Professor Ehud Qimron, head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Tel Aviv University and one of the leading Israeli immunologists, has written an open letter sharply criticizing the Israeli – and indeed global – management of the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the biggest shocks of South Africa’s local elections in November was the victory by the Democratic Alliance in the 67% Zulu-speaking, previously ANC-supporting uMngeni municipality. The surprise victory – the DA’s first in KZN – owes much to the efforts of multilingual Chris Pappas who, although only 30, is already something of a veteran at the DA. Pappas, born in Mooi River and the son of KZN Midlands farmers, describes himself as pragmatic but also “a hopeless idealist”. He may well reflect a political future few South Africans believe possible. Here is his unlikely story. – Alec Hogg
The federal chairperson of the Democratic Alliance has never been a shrinking violet. But in this powerful interview, Helen Zille surpasses her own direct approach by launching a bare knuckled attack on South Africa’s ruling political party whose “cadre deployment” strategy exposes it as the true architect of State Capture. Zille believes recent expose’s contained in the Zondo Commission’s report and recommendations show ANC-instigated crimes against the country are worse than even she imagined – but looks ahead with some optimism to a change in SA’s government after the 2024 National Elections. – Alec Hogg
The past year ended on a dramatic note, with Parliament failing to pass the Bill to Amend Section 25 of the Constitution. This was a good day for the country. But it was not the final day of the saga and facing the new year should be done with a firm recognition of what is in store.
When it comes to diversity in the Bundestag, last year’s federal elections in Germany produced the most diverse parliament in the country’s history. The 2021-2025 Bundestag contains a record number (83) of parliamentarians from migrant communities – legislators who are not, or have at least one parent who is not, a German citizen. Moreover, over a third (35%) of legislators are now women, including the legislature’s two first openly transgender lawmakers.
Euphoria returned with a bang this week, as fans were once again treated to several scenes featuring full-frontal male nudity.
As HBO moves forward with a new season of creator Mike White’s satire The White Lotus, the network has announced the queer actor set to step into the leading role.
Poland could be on the verge of voting in a devastating “LGBT+ propaganda” law similar to those seen in Hungary and Russia.
The stickers showed the Virgin Mary with a rainbow-colored halo around her head.
France has lifted restrictions on blood donations for gay and bisexual men, and will no long require sexual abstinence.
Also, Being Dubbed a “High-Risk Homosexual”.
Discrimination against women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and racial and ethnic minorities is pervasive in South Korea, a new report from the Human Rights Watch said on Thursday.
Olly Alexander has vowed to be even sexier after the Years & Years BBC New Year’s Eve concert courted complaints for being “overly sexualised”.
In a recent poll by the Trevor Project, over two-thirds of LGBTQIA+ identifying youth said recent debate over laws that target transgender and non-binary people
The adult model was arrested and charged in December after joining OnlyFans last year.
Safeline says last year saw a big rise in the number of men coming forward to access their services.
This summer, Southampton will be hosting not one but two pride events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities.
The State Capture Report released by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is a scathing account of collusion between the State and politically connected cronies.
After complaints from many OUTA members, Wayne Duvenage’s organisation took a close look at the reasons for the delay in the issuing of an estimated half a million driver’s licenses. The investigation exposed a money-making racket at a government department – where officials are more interested in raking in cash than serving the public – with disastrous consequences as the ancient machine that produces the cards has broken down. – Alec Hogg
As we enter 2022, the latest results from the Henley Passport Index show record-breaking levels of travel freedom for top-ranking nations Japan and Singapore, but also the widest recorded global mobility gap since the index’s inception 17 years ago.
For her heartrending performance in the landmark series “Pose,” Michaela Jaé Rodriguez won her first Golden Globe — and made history.
A judge in Taiwan has ruled in favour of a gay man who wants to adopt his husband’s non-biological child, in a historic step for LGBT+ rights.
Tom Daley has been awarded the second-highest ranking award in the United Kingdom’s Order Of Chivalry, an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire,) for his services to sport, LGBTQIA+ advocacy and other charitable work, reports Out Sports.
Consumers need not panic due to Pfizer’s inability to supply Depo Testosterone. By Rubin van Niekerk
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve not yet been able to entice Clem Sunter to participate at the BizNews Investment conference. At 77, the doyen of South Africa’s scenario planners is in the most vulnerable group. Sensibly, he prefers to stay away from crowds. With Omicron’s spread and low mortalities signalling the end of the crisis, I’m hopeful we’ll get Clem to grace us with his presence at BNIC#4 in September. Which would be an excellent time to look back on the flags he has identified for this New Year – the closest thing you’ll find to a credible crystal ball for 2022. – Alec Hogg
“Everyone should be able to live free, safe and with equal rights.”
Pope Francis’ comments this week that couples opting for pets instead of children were acting selfishly, has reinvigorated an important and timely debate about the future of our species. The pontiff’s comments, however, are wholly wrong.
Following the resignation of Mr Gay World™ 2021 Louw Breytenbach from South Africa, the
organisation is delighted to announce that first runner-up Joel Rey Carcasona from the
Philippines will take over the role for the remainder of the reign.
Garfield, who’s previously spoken about his dissatisfaction with the Amazing Spider-Man movies, donned Spidey’s web-shooters once again in the MCU’s new Spider-Man action movie to the delight of fans across the world.
Openly gay entertainment reporter reveals the one question about his relationship he’s tired of being asked: ‘We actually get this a lot’.
The existing pardoning scheme, known as the Turing Law, was introduced in 2016 following the 2013 posthumous royal pardon for second world war code breaker Alan Turing.
We’re giving our users a little something extra to open this holiday season with Grindr Unwrapped, an informal stats report that sheds some light on the year in Grindr activity.
Anticipation for the debut of a new queer Marvel superhero has ramped up after Disney unveiled new merch celebrating the character’s LGBTQ+ identity.
Israel will allow surrogacy for same-sex couples, single men and trans people from next week after a decade-long legal battle.
The out rapper says LGBTQ+ artists are expected to “sanitize” their sexuality.
