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Mohale Motaung adds some colour to the Mbombela Pride March [photos]

Pink Loerie
LGBTQIA+

UK singer Cassa Jackson to headline Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Fest

marriage
LGBTQIA+

Ship stewards make history with same-sex marriage in Antarctica

pride
LGBTQIA+

Mohale Motaung adds some colour to the Mbombela Pride March [photos]

Pink Loerie
LGBTQIA+

UK singer Cassa Jackson to headline Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Fest

marriage
LGBTQIA+

Ship stewards make history with same-sex marriage in Antarctica

Turning Tides queer shelter
LGBTQIA+

Finding belonging at SA’s new queer shelter, Turning Tides

By New Frame26-01-2022 12:56

The mother and daughter behind the new LGBTQIA+ shelter in Ekurhuleni have created a sanctuary for those seeking a sense of home.

Superman
LGBTQIA+

‘Superman’ writer turns death threats into LGBTQ+ donations

By Naledi de Wee25-01-2022 21:20

Tom Taylor responded with a donation to LGBTQI+ charity Minus18 after a fan sent him a death threat following the bisexual ‘Superman’.

Ivory Aquino
LGBTQIA+

‘Batgirl’ casts Ivory Aquino as first trans character in a DC film [photos]

By Naledi de Wee25-01-2022 13:02

Ivory Aquino has been cast as the first openly transgender character in a DC Comics feature film. She will play Alysia Yeoh in ‘Batgirl’.

US LGBT community draws on AID
LGBTQIA+

US LGBT community draws on AIDS experience to fight Covid

By Agence France-Presse25-01-2022 08:57

From the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, as fear and isolation spread, Dave Perruzza had one thought – he had seen it before.

Jojo Siwa
LGBTQIA+

‘More love than ever’: JoJo Siwa celebrates her anniversary of coming out

By BANG Showbiz24-01-2022 14:37

JoJo Siwa is celebrating her one-year anniversary of coming out and she hopes to be a role model for young kids.

LGBT Catholic officials stage
LGBTQIA+

LGBT Catholic officials stage mass coming-out in Germany

By Agence France-Presse24-01-2022 14:25

More than 100 Catholic church officials in Germany came out as LGBT, queer or non-binary on Monday, adding to calls for reform within the crisis-hit church.

Finnish ex-minister in court o
LGBTQIA+

Finnish ex-minister in court over anti-gay Bible tweet

By Agence France-Presse24-01-2022 14:09

A Christian Democrat MP said Monday she is defending “freedom of speech and religion” on the first day of her hate speech trial in Finland over social media posts condemning homosexuality.

Marlon Bundo
Live
LGBTQIA+

RIP Marlon Bundo: Pence family rabbit was unexpected star of gay rights

By AFP21-01-2022 14:58

Mike Pence’s family rabbit, Marlon Bundo, was known for a children’s book series and a parody version supporting gay rights.

Disappointment as Namibia cour
LGBTQIA+

Disappointment as Namibia court refuses to recognize same-sex marriages

By Agence France-Presse20-01-2022 16:09

A Namibian court Thursday refused to recognise same-sex marriages performed in other countries, even as the judge expressed sympathy for the couples who brought the case.

Acropolis sex scene
LGBTQIA+

Gay sex scene on Athens’ Acropolis sparks outcry in Greece

By AFP12-01-2022 10:55

A gay sex scene from a short film ‘Departhenon’ shot on the Acropolis site in Athens has sparked outcry in Greece.

MJ Rodriguez
LGBTQIA+

MJ Rodriguez makes history as first trans actress to win a Golden Globe

By Naledi de Wee10-01-2022 09:41

‘Pose’ star MJ Rodriguez has made history as the first transgender actress to win a Golden Globe. Take a look at the full list of winners.

homophobic murder lesbian woman murdered
LGBTQIA+

Rights court throws out UK gay wedding cake case

By Agence France-Presse06-01-2022 14:26

The European Court of Human Rights on Thursday rejected a case brought over a UK bakery’s refusal to bake a gay wedding cake, saying British legal options had to be exhausted before it would get involved.

Lil Nas X
LGBTQIA+

‘Be gay without being gay’: Lil Nas X says industry ‘sanitises’ queer artists

By Naledi de Wee05-01-2022 11:53

‘It’s always been, Okay, if you’re gay, this needs sanitising’: Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X says the industry ‘censors’ LGBTQI+ artists.

Mr Gay World 2021
LGBTQIA+

Joel Rey Carcasona replaces Louw Breytenbach as Mr Gay World 2021

By Naledi de Wee30-12-2021 10:34

Joel Rey Carcasona from the Philippines has officially replaced South Africa’s Louw Breytenbach as Mr Gay World 2021.

April Ashley
LGBTQIA+

RIP: Tributes pour in for British trans pioneer April Ashley

By AFP30-12-2021 10:20

British trans icon April Ashley has died aged 86. The late actress and model was regarded as ‘the great trans trailblazer’ for decades.

Desmond Tutu
LGBTQIA+

‘I would not worship a God who is homophobic’: Tutu’s LGBTQI+ fight

By Naledi de Wee27-12-2021 14:01

‘I am as passionate about this campaign as I ever was about apartheid’: Archbishop Desmond Tutu was quoted as saying about LGBTQI+ rights.

Qatar seizes rainbow-coloured
LGBTQIA+

Qatar seizes rainbow-coloured toys it deems ‘un-Islamic’

By Agence France-Presse21-12-2021 12:04

Authorities in Qatar, host of next year’s football World Cup, have confiscated a line of children’s toys from stores deeming their rainbow colours “contrary to Islamic values”.

Aaron Sorkin
LGBTQIA+

‘Empty gesture’: Aaron Sorkin hits out at casting of gay actors in gay roles

By BANG Showbiz20-12-2021 14:38

Aaron Sorkin thinks only casting gay actors as gay characters is ‘the mother of all empty gestures’ and a ‘bad idea’.

Christmas movies
LGBTQIA+

Tis’ the season! Five LGBTQI+ Christmas movies to enjoy [watch]

By Naledi de Wee18-12-2021 12:00

From ‘Single All The Way’ to romantic drama ‘Carol’, here are five LGBTQI+ Christmas movies to watch this festive season.

Taariq Jaftha
LGBTQIA+

Triangle Project slams Taariq Jaftha’s hateful homophobic remarks

By Naledi de Wee14-12-2021 15:11

‘Real consequences for people who are LGBTQIA+’: The Triangle Project says Taariq Jaftha ‘would do well’ to critically think about his harmful homophobic remarks.

Beatrice Gomez
LGBTQIA+

Beatrice Gomez: Praise for Miss Philippines’ top-five Miss Universe finish

By Naledi de Wee13-12-2021 17:25

‘Thank you for bringing us back in the Miss Universe limelight’: Twitter users have applauded openly bisexual Miss Philippines, Beatrice Gomez, for her performance at the pageant.

non-binary Bond
LGBTQIA+

‘Be a proper man’: Piers Morgan lambasts possibility of non-binary Bond

By Naledi de Wee13-12-2021 15:51

‘Leave the poor man alone’: Producer Barbara Broccoli hinted at the possibility of a non-binary James Bond but Piers Morgan shut it down.

Johannes Radebe
LGBTQIA+

Johannes Radebe, John Whaite humbled by love as ‘Strictly’ male pair

By Naledi de Wee13-12-2021 13:51

‘Overwhelming love’: ‘Strictly’s’ first all-male pair Johannes Radebe and John Whaite thanked their fans for their undying support.

Tony McPherson
LGBTQIA+

Tony McPherson to campaign for LGBTQI+ rights at Namibia Pride Week

By Naledi de Wee01-12-2021 11:49

Young CEO Tony McPherson will be campaigning for LGBTQI+ rights during Namibia Pride Week with Mr Gay World, Louw Breytenbach.

Botswana loses court bid to re
LGBTQIA+

Botswana loses court bid to revoke gay rights

By Agence France-Presse30-11-2021 18:20

Homosexuality had been banned since 1965 in conservative Botswana, where offenders could face up to 7 years in prison, the 2019 judgement

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