On Friday night in Cape Town, South Africa's first gay-friendly mosque suffered fire damage due to a suspected arson attack. Speaking with AFP, … [Read more...] about Arson Suspected in Latest Setback for Gay-Friendly Mosque: VIDEO
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Shrien Dewani, Bisexual British Multimillionaire, Stands Trial For Murdering Wife: VIDEO
The trial of Shrien Dewani, a multimillion dollar businessman from Bristol accused of hiring hitmen to kill his wife, began today with Dewani pleading … [Read more...] about Shrien Dewani, Bisexual British Multimillionaire, Stands Trial For Murdering Wife: VIDEO
United Nations Human Rights Council Approves LGBT Rights Resolution: READ
Earlier today the United Nations Human Rights Commission approved 25-14 a resolution opposing anti-LGBT violence and discrimination, The Washington … [Read more...] about United Nations Human Rights Council Approves LGBT Rights Resolution: READ
South Africa LGBT-Friendly Mosque May Close Down Barely A Week After Opening – VIDEO
South Africa’s first gay-friendly mosque could be shut down barely a week after it opened because it has violated municipal by-laws by not having any … [Read more...] about South Africa LGBT-Friendly Mosque May Close Down Barely A Week After Opening – VIDEO
Will South Africa Become a Roadblock To International LGBT Rights?
South Africa, which was once an essential nation to advancing LGBTI rights in international diplomacy, has since become a potential roadblock South … [Read more...] about Will South Africa Become a Roadblock To International LGBT Rights?
Muslim Academic Receives Death Threats Over Plans For Gay-Friendly Mosque – VIDEO
Death threats have been sent to organizers of a planned women- and gay-friendly new mosque in Cape Town, South Africa Death threats have been sent to … [Read more...] about Muslim Academic Receives Death Threats Over Plans For Gay-Friendly Mosque – VIDEO
South Africa To Evacuate 500 Rhinos To Save Them From Poachers
The South African government has announced it will relocate as many as 500 rhinos form the Kruger National Park, a large nature reserve comparable in … [Read more...] about South Africa To Evacuate 500 Rhinos To Save Them From Poachers
South African President Appoints Country’s First Gay Cabinet Minister
South African President Jacob Zuma has named Lynne Brown as his public enterprises minister. Brown will be the first openly gay cabinet minister in … [Read more...] about South African President Appoints Country’s First Gay Cabinet Minister
South Africa Swears In First Openly Gay, Black Member Of Parliament
South Africa's parliament made history this week, swearing in the country, and the continent's first openly gay, black member. Zakhele Mbhele … [Read more...] about South Africa Swears In First Openly Gay, Black Member Of Parliament
Gay Men Now Allowed to Donate Blood in South Africa
South Africa has ended its ban on blood donation by gay men, Mamba Online reports: On Tuesday, Vanessa Raju, SANBS Communications Manager, confirmed … [Read more...] about Gay Men Now Allowed to Donate Blood in South Africa