Portugal approves adoption for same-sex couples
After repeated failed attempts, the Portuguese parliament has finally extended full adoption rights to same-sex couples. On Friday, a majority of lawmakers voted to approve the laws, which also make it legal for lesbian women to obtain medically assisted fertilisation. ILGA-Europe’s Executive Director Evelyne Paradis said she was “delighted” at the outcome of today’s vote, […]
LGBT groups demand justice for David Olyne
LGBT and human rights groups have demonstrated outside the Ceres Magistrates’ Court, calling for justice for David Olyne, the young gay man who was tortured, murdered and set on fire last year. Die Son reported that activists from Rainbow Angels, Sonke Gender Justice, Triangle Project and Witzenberg Rural Development on Tuesday held up signs that […]
UK gay and bi boys and men to get HPV vaccine
The UK government has announced that it will offer the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine to Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) aged up to 45 via at its GUM (sexual health) clinics. This group is the most likely to acquire HPV among men, which can lead to penile, anal and throat cancers, as well as […]
NG Kerk confirms two year gay union delay
It’s been confirmed that the decision by the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) or NG Kerk to recognise same-sex relationships and non-celibate gay ministers has been put on hold. The church was applauded for the historic vote by its General Synod last month, allowing individual congregations to apply the more progressive policy. The decision was then appealed […]
Nelson Mandela Bay to mark 2015 Pride “Out Loud”
Port Elizabeth is marking the fifth annual Nelson Mandela Bay Pride on Saturday 28 November, under the theme of “Out Loud.” The event takes place at The Boardwalk Lawns and will include a parade along the beachfront, live music and entertainment, and a parade after party. The proceedings start at 1pm with music and performances at […]
Final stretch for gay community’s sexiest male celeb poll
There’s just a week left for the gay community (and their friends and supporters) to choose their favourite South African male star, in the Mambaonline Sexiest Man Survey 2015, brought to you by WeTheBrave.co.za. The 13 home-grown hot and gay-friendly celebrity finalists, who include actors, singers, dancers and TV celebs, have been competing for the […]
Ugandan artist challenges church homophobia
A Ugandan artist has daringly included an artwork addressing Christian homophobia in his new exhibition in Kampala. Paul Ndema’s colourful piece shows a woman wearing a sleeveless t-shirt that proclaims: “I love gals that love Jesus.” The painting is on display at the Margaret Trowell Gallery at Makerere University. According to the gallery’s website, “Ndema […]
Was this Limpopo’s “first gay wedding”?
The Sowetan has covered, what it’s called, “Limpopo’s gay wedding drama.” On Monday, the newspaper reported, in a front page article, on Given Vhuromo and Nthabiseng Sello Rachoene’s wedding on the weekend. It said the celebration was “believed to be Limpopo’s first gay white wedding ceremony.” However, as same-sex marriage has been legal for a decade […]
Feather Awards 2015 gallery
The glittering 2015 Chevrolet Feather Awards at the Johannesburg City Hall was a heady mix of celebrity, fashion, politics, performance and activism. After the many awards were handed out, the event concluded with a surprise performance by iconic kwaito group Boom Shaka. Mambaonline photographer David Penney was there to capture the outfits, the poses and […]
US Congress told of epidemic of anti-trans violence
As the FBI reveals that hate attacks against transgender people have tripled, US congress members have heard testimony on the disturbing spike in transphobic violence. On Tuesday, the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus held the first-ever Congressional Forum on Violence Against the Transgender Community. The event followed Monday’s release of the FBI’s Hate Crime Statistics for 2014, […]