HEADLINES
CAPE TOWN VOTED SA’S GAYEST CITY:
A poll of over 1700 South Africans has found that an overwhelming number of people believe that Cape Town is the country's most gay-friendly city.
DURBAN’S BIGGEST PRIDE IN YEARS:
Last week's Durban Pride culminated in a parade and celebration in the city centre on Saturday with close to a thousand people taking part.
GAY KENYANS FIGHT HUNGER:
The gay and lesbian community in Kenya has launched a campaign to assist their starving countrymen who are facing one of the worst droughts in decades.
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS ADMITS TO SMALL PENIS – AGAIN:
In the midst of unusual on-stage antics, Enrique Iglesias has claimed once again that he has a very small penis.
CYPRIOT MEN ARRESTED FOR HAVING SEX:
Two men have been arrested in Northern Cyprus, allegedly for sharing a bed and engaging in “unnatural intercourse”.
RAPIST FACING DEPORTATION CLAIMS TO BE GAY:
A Ugandan man in Scotland, who was convicted of raping a woman, is fighting his deportation by insisting that he is gay.
TRUE BLOOD STARS SUPPORT GAY TEENS:
True Blood hunk Alexander Skarsgård has shot a video clip supporting the fight against the bullying of gay teens.
AMNESTY SLAMS ITALY’S WASTED OPPORTUNITY:
Amnesty International has joined LGBT groups in condemning Italy's failure to adopt a bill to protect LGBT people against homophobic crimes.
EX-GAY UGANDAN REGRETS BETRAYING LGBT PEOPLE:
A man who was used by homophobic preachers in Uganda to show that gay people could be ‘rehabilitated’ has admitted that he regrets what he did.
BEYONCE TALKS ABOUT HER GAY FANS:
Superstar Beyoncé Knowles rarely discusses her gay followers, but in a new interview the singer admits that most of her fans are women and gay men.
GAY INSURANCE OFFERING LAUNCHED:
A new insurance offering, specifically designed for the needs of the LGBT market in South Africa, has been launched.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN LEFT MONEY TO DOGS AND CHARITIES:
The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen has left much of his £16 million fortune to charities, as well as his beloved pet dogs.
INDIA’S FIRST LESBIAN MARRIED COUPLE GETS COURT PROTECTION:
Two women, the first lesbian couple to be married in India, have gone into hiding following threats against them by family members.
RICKY MARTIN NEW FACE OF MAC LIPSTICK:
Gay Latino singer Ricky Martin has, together with hip-hop star Nicki Minaj, been named the new face of MAC cosmetic’s Viva Glam campaign.
MALAWI ACTIVISTS IN HIDING:
Two human rights activists known for supporting LGBT equality in Malawi have reportedly gone to ground following threats by the country's president.
LGBTI GROUP GETS UN NOD:
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association has finally been granted consultative status once again by the UN Economic and Social Council.
RISQUÉ TO CLOSE ITS DOORS:
Risqué Lounge, the once extremely popular, gay and lesbian Johannesburg nightspot is set to close its doors after four and half years.
MOVES AGAINST NY GAY MARRIAGE:
A number of anti-gay groups are moving to reverse the state of New York's recently enacted same-sex marriage law.
JOBURG PRIDE EMBRACES SA GAY FLAG:
Joburg Pride has given its official support for the gay flag of South Africa which will feature at this year's event on the 1st of October.
OBAMA SIGNS OFF ON DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL REPEAL:
President Barack Obama signed off on the certification of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal on Friday, ensuring that the law will finally come to an end.