New book looks at the rise of the “brojob”
A new book explores the ways in which some men are being sexual with each other without identifying as gay or bisexual. The book Not Gay: Sex between Straight White Men by Jane Ward is making waves for its honest look at “straight guy-on-guy action.” “A straight white girl can kiss a girl, like it, and still […]
Zim minister blames gays for HIV in prison
Zimbabwe’s health minister says that ‘out of control’ homosexuality is behind the high rate of HIV infections in the country’s prisons. The Herald reported that the HIV prevalence rate among inmates is estimated to be at 28 percent. The newspaper quoted Health and Childcare Minister David Parirenyatwa as saying: “The rise of HIV prevalence in […]
Sowetan doesn’t know difference between gay men and trans women
In an astonishing display of ignorance, the Sowetan newspaper has revealed that it believes that gay men are transgender women. On the weekend, the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) announced at its 12th National Conference that it will welcome transgender women in its ranks. The Sowetan on Tuesday, however, reported the news under the bizarre front page […]
Aussies could be next to vote on gay marriage
Australia’s LGBT community has reacted with anger at Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s shock refusal to let MPs freely vote on same-sex marriage. It’s now become clear that he plans to instead hold a referendum on the issue, further delaying marriage equality in Australia. Abbott called a surprise meeting of the coalition government on Tuesday night […]
Judge Cameron: Coming out key to African LGBT equality
Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron says that increased visibility of LGBT people is the key to ensuring equality in Africa. Justice Cameron made the statement at a rousing talk and discussion last week at Wits University in which he spoke about his own coming out as well as his thoughts on the state of LGBT […]
Defiant LGBT community holds fourth Uganda Pride parade
Dozens of LGBT Ugandans have taken part in a discreet but defiant Pride parade in the town of Entebbe under the theme of “We are family”. Over the past week, the fourth annual Uganda Pride festival featured parties, pageants, a movie screening and discussions. The highlight was Saturday’s parade. It was held in the botanical […]
Ugandan students force school to close over gay claims
Anti-gay hysteria has gripped an all-boys school in Uganda after two male pupils were allegedly discovered having sex. According to local media, the incident at the Ntare School in Mbarara led to fellow students attempting to lynch the boys and forced the school to shut down. Teachers intervened and were able to save the pupils […]
Shock as SA’s Mr Gay World 2010 Charl Van Den Berg dies
Multiple sources have confirmed that Charl Van Den Berg, Mr Gay South Africa 2009 and Mr Gay World 2010, passed away on Thursday night. Van Den Berg was in hospital at the time of his tragic death at the age of just 33. It’s understood that he had been battling lymphoma (cancer). Coenie Kukkuk, Mr […]
Calls to boycott new Pride movie grows
Activists are calling for a boycott of a new film about the birth of the gay rights movement, claiming that it has “whitewashed” history by placing a fictional white male at the centre of the action. The controversy comes in response to the release of the first trailer for the film Stonewall. It tells the […]
Uganda Pride 2015 is now under way
Risking arrest and abuse, LGBT Ugandans are bravely taking part in a low-key five-day-long Pride event, culminating in a march on Saturday. Now in its fourth edition, the 2015 outing is being held under the banner of “We Are Family”. This year it takes place on the first anniversary of the annulment of the country’s […]