Boer Soek ’n Vrou’s Damian lashes out at homophobic Christians
Damian Engelbrecht, the first openly gay contestant on dating TV show Boer Soek ’n Vrou, says he wants nothing to do with Christianity after becoming the target of anti-gay religious bigotry.
Mr Gay World returns to South Africa’s Garden Route
After an alleged lack of support from Cape Town, Mr Gay World has announced that Mr Gay World 2020 will still be hosted in South Africa but in Nelson Mandela Bay and Knysna instead.
Deputy President: SA must “shut up” about Uganda’s gay death penalty bill
Speaking on Uganda’s persecution of LGBTIQ people, South Africa’s Deputy President David Mabuza says that the country should not seek to impose its beliefs on others.
Scientists discover that famous ‘Lovers of Modena’ were men
The ancient skeletons known as the “Lovers of Modena” who were found holding hands and presumed to be a man and woman have turned out to be those of men.
Imagine Dragons condemn conversion therapy at Billboard Music Awards
American rock band Imagine Dragons used their win at the Billboard Music Awards to speak out for LGBTQ youth by condemning conversion therapy.
Transgender woman speaks out after horror mob attack video
A transgender woman has spoken of her pain and humiliation after she was attacked by a violent mob in the streets of Paris.
UN Human Rights Council backs Caster Semenya’s right to run
Spearheaded by South Africa, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has condemned efforts to restrict the rights of athletes like Caster Semenya.
LGBTQ South Africans are standing up and making an impact
From Zanele Muholi to Caster Semenya, LGBTQ South Africans are among the country’s most influential people, reveals two recent reports.
Gay genius Alan Turing named greatest person of 20th century
Alan Turing, the gay British mathematics genius who help create modern computing, has beaten out Nelson Mandela to be named the most iconic figure of the last century.
Most gay dads continue to face stigma for being parents
Being a parent is not easy but it’s even harder for same-sex parents faced with an unfriendly community, says a new study of gay dads.