Lance Stehr, of Ghetto Ruff Records
We can't be hiding things. Sithole's public disclosure will help to show that we have a problem as a nation. It's better for people to come out and face it
attacked student still fears police SOUTH AFRICA – September 22, 2006: OutRhodes – a Rhodes University gay and lesbian society, believes that police still loathe and ill-treat homosexuals. [more]
tutu’s book shows support of gay priests SOUTH AFRICA – September 22, 2006: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in the first authorized biography of the Nobel peace laureate, said he was ashamed of his Anglican Church's conservative position that rejected gay priests. [more]
sa to debate gay marriage SOUTH AFRICA – September 21, 2006: For most of the continent, the subject is strictly taboo, but a parliamentary roadshow to discuss a bill to legalise gay marriage has highlighted an appetite for debate. [more]
plot thickens against same sex bill SOUTH AFRICA – September 15, 2006: Demonstrations opposing same sex marriage and the Civil Unions bill tomorrow – that is taking place in major cities in South Africa will see various church delegates marching to different centres of power with view of protecting the ‘sanctity’ of heterosexual marriage. [more]
let's focus on real issues says ndungane SOUTH AFRICA – September 15, 2006: Njongonkulu Ndungane, the Anglican archbishop, says hunger, conflicts and wars should be the focus of the church. The bishop says issues that unite the Anglican Church in southern Africa far out-weight those that divide it. [more]
deaf at the peril SOUTH AFRICA – September 14, 2006: “Deaf people are dying without HIV testing or treatment, family or community support”, Judge Edwin Cameroon said recently at the exhibition a comic book – “Are your rights respected”, created by the Gay and Lesbian Archives (GALA). [more]
gay groups unsure of south african marriage law SOUTH AFRICA – September 13, 2006: It was hailed as a sign that the continent was becoming more tolerant towards homosexuality, but now campaigners are claiming South Africa’s gay union legislation falls short of what they were promised by the country’s highest court last year. [more]
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Editorial: Amend the Act not Bill
September 22, 2006: Public hearings on a Civil Unions Bill in this land – South Africa, are boisterously roaming the different provinces, and then what!
The Constitutional Court had last year mandated parliament to amend the existing Marriage Act (that blatantly leaves out homosexual couples), which is something imperative that needs to be done. Just to remind some, the Constitutional Court is the supreme court of law in South Africa. Read more...
Unsung star sees jo’burg pride as relief
ENTERTAINMENT: September 15, 2006: This year’s Johannesburg Pride parade could make a difference for an aspiring young gay musician Martin Machapa, should he secure himself a gig.
Taking place on 30 September, the annual gay event that treasures sexual diversity and heritage will take place during the South African heritage month celebrations which normally run throughout the September month.Read more...
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escape of gay couple leads to gov't inquiry February 18, 2005: (Lagos, Nigeria) The Nigerian government Thursday launch an inquiry into the disappearance from police custody of two gay men charged under the country's "crimes against nature" law. [more]
nigeria transvestite handed fine February,15, 2005: A Nigerian Islamic court has sentenced a man to six months in prison and fined him $38 for living as a woman for seven years in the northern city of Kano. [more]
Lance Stehr, of Ghetto Ruff Records
