DUDUZILE’S MOTHER SPEAKS OUT
As the government and the hate crime task team step in, the grieving mother of murdered lesbian Duduzile Zozo has spoken of how her worst fears have come true.
UGANDAN GAY GROUP SUSPENDS ACTIVITIES AFTER THREATS
An LGBTI group in Uganda has been forced to relocate offices as a result of ongoing threats after being outed by the anti-gay Red Pepper tabloid.
MEN’S HIV ERADICATED AFTER STEM-CELL TRANSPLANTS
It’s been reported that two HIV-positive men who underwent stem-cell transplants to treat cancer now show no trace of the virus.
GAY RAP ANTHEM MOVES UP BILLBOARD CHART
US rappers Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s powerful song Same Love, which promotes gay equality, continues to move up the Billboard singles chart. Watch the video here.
GAUTENG, COSATU & DA CONDEMN LESBIAN MURDER
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, Cosatu and the DA have all condemned the brutal sexual assault and murder of lesbian Duduzile Zozo.
GAY ARROW STAR MARRIES PARTNER
Scottish-American actor John Barrowman, known for his roles in Arrow and Torchwood, has married his partner in California.
MR GAY SA & DRAG DIVAS HELP LESS FORTUNATE
Mr Gay South Africa and a group of drag divas have helped make life a little better for people in the Coronation Park informal settlement.
NEW GAY BUSINESS DIRECTORY LAUNCHED
A new online gay business directory has been launched with the aim of listing gay owned and run businesses and services in South Africa.
ARCHBISHOP URGES KENYA TO RESPECT GAYS
In a welcome move, the Pope’s representative to Kenya, Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, has urged the country not to discriminate against gays and lesbians.
GAGA & CHER SING AT NEW YORK PRIDE
Lady Gaga made an impromptu appearance at the start of the weekend’s New York City Pride celebrations, while Cher closed off the party with a show stopping performance. (Video)