Community to march over horror murder of lesbian matriculant
The horrific murder of a young lesbian woman who had just passed matric has left the LGBTI community in the Vaal Triangle up in arms. Cedric Davids, from the Young Communists’ League (YCL), told Mambaonline that the body of Motshidisi Melamu was discovered in an open field near her home on 18 December in Gauteng’s Evaton […]
Shock as “bisexual” music icon David Bowie dies
Pop legend David Bowie has died at the age of 69, following a remarkable and influential career in which he flouted gender “norms” and claimed to be gay and bisexual. According to official reports, Bowie passed away on Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was at home with family at the time. His […]
Six Tunisians jailed for gay sex released – for now
Following international condemnation, six young men jailed for homosexuality for three years in Tunisia have been granted their freedom, at least for now. According to local media, the men were released on bail of 500 Tunisian dinars ($245 / R3960) each. It is understood that they will face a new trial. In addition to being imprisoned […]
Botswana gays return to court to fight government discrimination
Botswana’s LGBT rights group will return to court this month to oppose a government move to overturn a historic legal victory. In November 2014, the Gaborone High Court ruled that the government must register LEGABIBO (Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana) as an NGO after repeatedly refusing to do so. The court found that the […]
Number of people identifying as bisexual grows in the US
According to a new report, more Americans than ever are acknowledging that they are sexually attracted to more than one sex. The study, Sexual Behaviour, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Orientation Among Adults Aged 18–44 in the United States, was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. It found that, especially among […]
Mail & Guardian offers LGBTI journalist fellowship
With limited resources and almost no support from advertisers, LGBTI media outlets in South Africa have struggled to produce and employ journalists in the field. Now, the Mail & Guardian newspaper, together with The Other Foundation, has announced a journalism fellowship focusing on LGBTI and related issues. The “Rainbow Fellowship” will be awarded to a […]
Outrage as judge tries to stop gay marriage in Alabama
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has joined those outraged by Alabama’s Chief Justice, who’s ordered other judges in his state to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. On Wednesday, Roy Moore – Alabama’s senior judicial administrator – said judges must ignore the US Supreme Court’s historic June 2015 decision expanding marriage equality across the country. According to […]
15-year-old sets self on fire over gay teasing
A teenager in India has set himself on fire after he was discovered being sexually intimate with another boy in a local park. According to The Times of India, the 15-year-old, a top school student in the city of Agra, was “caught” by a neighbour who spread the word within the community. The youth then […]
Lesbian activist declines Queen’s MBE honour
An LGBT rights activist has told the UK’s Queen that she’s not interested in being honoured by her or her empire. Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, who is of Ghanian decent, was among more than 1,000 people awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. She has, however, declined the accolade because, as “a trade unionist, […]
New gay dating app rejects 8 out of 10 applicants
Are you “sexy enough”? A new “exclusive” gay dating app has been launched that only allows applicants approved by other members. According to Hanky’s co-founder, Jonas Cronfeld, to be accepted you need to either be invited by an existing member or your application to join must be approved by at least three members. The result […]