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  • The cast of 'Will & Grace'. Picture: nbc.com

    Power gays and pussy hats, but 'Will & Grace' puts funny first

    The Emmy-winning series was credited with bringing gay men and women into mainstream culture long before gay marriage became law across the US in 2015.

    1696 days ago
  • FILE: A small rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.XCHNG

    Uproar after schoolgirls forced to admit sexual orientation to parents

    A principal reportedly called in the teenagers' parents after two girls were found kissing in a bathroom.

    1897 days ago
  • Members of the LGBTI community are picketing outside the Grace Bible Church. Picture: Twitter/@leloe_m.

    LGBTI community call for gay rights dialogue with Grace Bible Church

    Gay rights activist Cameron Modisane says they want the church to stop perpetuating homophobia.

    1936 days ago
  • A cinema screen showing a Bollywood movie. Picture: Pixabay.com.

    [OPINION] MCQP: You changed your theme. What do you want? A bangra bash?

    Haji Mohamed Dawjee ‘throws spice’ at the Mother City Queer Project.

    2022 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com.

    Pardons for men convicted under old anti-gay British laws

    Those who are still alive will also be eligible to have their criminal records wiped clean.

    2036 days ago
  • Homophobic American pastor Steven Anderson. Picture: Facebook.

    What next for US pastor barred from SA?

    Yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba announced Steven Anderson isn’t welcome in the country.

    2074 days ago
  • Steven Anderson, American pastor. Picture: Screengrab via YouTube.

    [LISTEN] US pastor calls Archbishop Tutu perverted over gay views

    Controversial American pastor Steven Anderson has slammed some local religious leaders for supporting homosexuality, adding that South Africa is a demonic stronghold.

    2075 days ago
  • FILE: Steven Anderson, American pastor. Picture: Screengrab via YouTube.

    US pastor Steven Anderson bashes Tutu on gay views

    The controversial US pastor has slammed some local religious leaders for supporting homosexuality.

    2075 days ago
  • Catholic activists march to protest against President Enrique Pena Nieto proposal to legalise same-sex marriage, in Guadalajara, Mexico, on 10 September 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Mexicans march against president's proposal to allow gay marriage

    The marches were called by the National Front for the Family, a coalition of civil society organisations.

    2077 days ago
  • A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    [LISTEN] Can anti-gay pastor Steven Anderson be stopped from entering SA?

    In a YouTube video, Anderson can be seen accusing Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba of being a “wicked sinner” for threatening to impose strict conditions on his activities, when he visits South Africa later this month.

    2078 days ago
  • Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Home Affairs not prepared to entertain US gay-bashing pastor

    The pastor's homophobic teachings have sparked outrage from members of the LGBTI community.

    2079 days ago
  • FILE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Picture: AFP.

    Canada exploring gender-neutral ID cards

    Countries including Australia, New Zealand and Nepal already allow the use of the X gender indicator.

    2146 days ago
  • FILE: A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    Obama creates first US monument to gay rights at New York site

    Barack Obama has taken several important steps involving gay rights during his presidency.

    2155 days ago
  • People celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage on 26 June, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. The Supreme Court ruled today that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry nationwide without regard to their state's laws. Picture: AFP.

    OPINION: How do you know when you’re gay?

    Lisa Joshua Sonn is asked a tough question by her six-year-old son.

    2165 days ago
  • Picture: Stock.xchng.

    Gay rights activist killed in Bangladesh in suspected Islamist attack

    Xulhaz Mannanan was an editor of Bangladesh's first magazine for LGBT people, 'Rupban'.

    2215 days ago
  • FILE IMAGE: A small rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.XCHNG

    'Rights of black homosexuals still ignored in SA'

    Yonela Tyatyeka says she realised the danger of being openly gay in SA following her sister’s murder.

    2251 days ago
  • A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    “Seeds of hope” for gay rights in Africa, says special US envoy

    Homosexuality or acts of gay sex are outlawed in most of Africa’s 54 states.

    2304 days ago
  • Candles form a red ribbon during World Aids Day. Picture: AFP.

    ANALYSIS: Healthcare for men who have sex with men in Africa

    Across Africa, knowledge to guide HIV programming for men who have sex with men is only just developing.

    2384 days ago
  • A general view of St Peter’s basilica in the Vatican City. Picture: AFP.

    Vatican fires gay priest

    Polish priest says he made the statement because he wanted to bring attention to the issue of homosexuality.

    2420 days ago
  • Picture: freeimages.com

    New York St Patrick's Day parade allows second gay group

    Organisers had faced mounting criticism for excluding openly gay groups.

    2424 days ago
  • British singer Elton John. Picture: AFP.

    Russia's Putin calls Elton John, for real this time

    Weeks ago Russian comedians tricked John into thinking he was talking to Putin about gay rights.

    2429 days ago
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