KZN Health MEC’s wife says young gay people possessed by evil spirits
As activists work to reduce LGBT stigma in the health sector, the wife of KZN’s MEC for Health has unbelievably used the launch of an HIV youth programme to say that gay people are possessed. According to a 9 June report by Berea Mail, Mrs Nono Dhlomo earlier this month attended the launch of the Cato […]
A world first! LGBTI-specific HIV national plan launched at Durban Aids conference
In what’s believed to be a first, a national HIV plan to address the specific needs of the LGBTI community was launched at the 8th South African Aids conference in Durban on Wednesday. Presented by the SA National Aids Council (SANAC), the plan is the culmination of a 10 year process, and will be included […]
LGBTI youth to stand proud on Youth Day with Young Heroes
On 16 June 1976, a group of young South Africans took a stand against the injustice and inequality of Apartheid, sparking an uprising that spread across the country like wildfire. Now, on 16 June 2017, young LGBTI people will once again have the chance to be part of a movement that ignites change, with the […]
Opinion: Objectifying Yourself? Sexual Object vs Sentient Being (or both?)
If you enjoy hookups and no-strings-attached sex with strangers, this article is probably not for you. If you find this satisfying, that’s awesome, and there is no judgment whatsoever. I am in no position to judge because I have also channelled my inner ‘Jezebel’ in the not too distant past, and I detest ‘slut-shaming’ (not crazy […]
PrEP | Experts call for calm after Aussie man becomes infected with HIV
Clinicians have called for calm following news that an Australian man has become infected with HIV, apparently while using PrEP. PrEP is a daily medication that has been proven to be highly effective in preventing HIV-negative people from getting HIV, if taken correctly. There are reports that the Melbourne man contracted the virus while participating […]
Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia behind high HIV infection rates
The WeTheBrave campaign says that the LGBTI community is bedeviled by high infection rates due to stigma and discrimination. In a statement to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17, the Anova Health Institute – the organisation behind WeTheBrave – cited troubling statistics. A recent survey, commissioned by the […]
Massive increase in life expectancy for HIV+ people in treatment
A new study says that life expectancy for people with HIV has increased by 10 years in the US and Europe since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy. It also indicates that early diagnosis and treatment, adherence and managing any other related conditions play a huge role. Published in The Lancet HIV, the study projects that […]
“Just listen!” Trevor Noah wins LGBTQ media award
South Africa’s Trevor Noah has been honoured with a GLAAD Media Award for helping to improve the visibility of LGBTQ people. On Saturday, Noah and his The Daily Show won the award for Outstanding Talk Show Episode for his interview with transgender actress, businesswoman and activist Angelica Ross in April last year. Noah and Ross accepted […]
Free PrEP now available in PTA for gay and bi men
As South Africa begins its roll out of PrEP for at-risk populations in the public health sector, the capital has become one of the first cities to offer the service. TEN81 Center in Hatfield, run by OUT LGBT Well-being, has announced that it now supplies free PrEP to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex […]
WeTheBrave: Homophobia can have deadly consequences
Many South Africans marked February as the month of love, treating significant others to gifts, dates and romantic getaways. But not everyone was able to openly celebrate their relationships – particularly those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) community, who continue to encounter prejudice and persecution due to their sexual orientation. […]