Home Affairs says it can’t stop gay hate preacher coming to South Africa
There’s been frustration after the Minister of Home Affairs said that he can’t stop kill-the-gays pastor Steven Anderson from entering South Africa. Minister Malusi Gigaba has responded to a petition urging the government to take action against the preacher’s 18 September “Soulwinning Marathon” in Johannesburg. Department of Home Affairs spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete told Times Lives: “The […]
Must watch: Gay acrobats in stunning art video
A breathtaking depiction of same-sex love has been released in honour of the victims of the Orlando massacre. The short film features two acrobats who impossibly spin around each other in a large metal hoop to the sound of Arrow by The Irrepressibles. They touch, embrace and kiss in a dance that is full of […]
South Africa’s LGBTI community much more likely to suffer from depression
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group reports that the LGBTI community is three to four times more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and depression. While these conditions affect around 10% of the general South African population, the rate amongst LGBTI people is between 31% and 45%. The statistics were highlighted this July, which […]
France eases gay blood donation ban
France is for the first time in 30 years allowing gay men to donate blood, but with a major proviso. The move to lift the gay blood donation ban was first promised in November by Health Minister Marisol Touraine. She said at the time that donating blood should not be conditional on someone’s “sexual orientation”. […]
First gay Bachelor-style reality show being made
A first of its kind television reality show will see a group of men vying to win the heart of a hunky gay bachelor. Titled Finding Prince Charming, the new dating show is currently in production and will début on America’s Logo network. Hosted by former ‘N Sync member Lance Bass, the series will see […]
Canada: Stunning reversal as Anglican Church rejects then accepts gay marriage
Following a controversial voting glitch, the Anglican Church of Canada has within a day rejected and then affirmed same-sex marriage. On Monday, over 200 delegates narrowly voted at the General Synod in Toronto against a resolution, by one vote, which would have allowed same-sex marriage in the church. The next day, concerns were raised that […]
Wimpy comes to the party – also bans gay hate pastor
Wimpy has taken a more forceful stance against Steven Anderson, the gay hate pastor planning to visit Johannesburg in September. In a new statement issued on Wednesday, the restaurant chain said that it “firmly endorses the South African constitution and prides itself on its non-discriminatory policy across gender, sexual orientation, race and creed”. Marketing Manager […]
Hotel applauded for cancelling gay hate American pastor’s reservation
The Premier Hotel OR Tambo has laudably rejected a booking by American pastor Steven L Anderson who believes that gay people should be executed. Anderson is set to visit Johannesburg in a missionary style excursion to “win souls” for his hateful cause. Following a campaign to block the trip, the Premier Hotels & Resorts Group […]
Jamaica Supreme Court shows religious bias in LGBT rights case
In a blow to a bid to overturn Jamaica’s anti-gay law, the country’s Supreme Court has said that religious views must be considered in the matter. Last week, the court ruled that it would allow nine religious groups to be interested parties in the legal challenge of Jamaica’s sodomy law by lawyer Maurice Tomlinson. However, it […]
Zachary Quinto defends gay Sulu
Openly gay Star Trek star Zachary Quinto has backed the decision to make the character of Sulu gay. It was recently revealed that Sulu (John Cho) will be shown in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond as raising a daughter with a male partner. Many were taken aback when LGBT activist and actor George Takei, who […]