World Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day
To many, Nelson Mandela was the nonpareil example of a leader. Today, the first black South African president would have…
Dreamscape: The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town’s bountiful panoramas and rich culture have found a home in a hotel that manages to be unconventional and…
Stunning Portraits of Cape Town, South Africa’s Pride
There were rugby players and roller skaters, politicians and sex worker, religious groups and the cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.…
Celebrate the Holidays with These 3 Queer Events Around the World
GERMANY MUNICH This year Santa slays and his reindeer prance down the runway at Munich’s annual Pink Christmas. Join LGBT…
Here’s Why You Should Book a Trip to Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa
The sun gives its best last-minute effort to light the African bush, oranges and reds ignite the sky in perfect…
Gay Travel: Tearing Down Walls in Johannesburg, South Africa
A carnival-like atmosphere in the Johannesburg township of Soweto surrounds me. Straight from the airport, I find myself in the…
Gay Travel: South African Safari through Madikwe Game Reserve
The sun gives its best last-minute effort to light the African bush, oranges and reds ignite the sky in perfect…
South Africa’s Gay-Inclusive Rugby Team, Wants to #BTheWhistle to End Homophobia in Sport
South Africa’s first LGBT-inclusive rugby team, made international news this year when it debuted an ad campaign that debunked gay stereotypes, now…
Pastor who Cheered Orlando Massacre Banned from Entering South Africa
A hate pastor who celebrated the Orlando massacre that left 49 people dead, will not be allowed to enter South Africa.…
South African Gay Couple Became First in Nation to Have Biological Triplets
A same-sex couple in South Africa recently became fathers to triplets, and the children may be the first in the country…
Africa’s First LGBT-Inclusive Rugby Team Launches Sexy and Controversial New Campaign
Debunking LGBT stereotypes, Africa’s first gay-inclusive rugby team, the Jozi Cats, has launched a new campaign showing that queens, fairies,…
Cocktail Music: Quite a White Ou
Language is a bridge, and at Ubuntu Bridge, a Xhosa and Zulu language learning organization, Craig Charnock works to encourage others to preserve…
Should this South African HIV/AIDS Advert be ‘Toned Down?’ Media Says Yes
In a country where complications from AIDS continues to kill around 200,000 people a year, you would think the South…
IGLTA Global Convention to Honor Desmond Tutu
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Chair Award for 2016 will be given to Archbishop Desmond Tutu in honor…
South Africa’s SOWETO Pride Advocates Advancing Rights of Black LBT Women
While most of the world has wrapped up pride season, SOWETO Pride has only just begun. Culminating on September 26th,…
Penis Transplant a Success in South Africa!
This just in from Sky News Doctors have performed the world’s first successful penis transplant. The nine-hour operation by surgeons…
South Africa Allows Gay Men to Donate Blood
In a stunning new development for the rights of gay men worldwide, South Africa has implemented a new policy on…
President Obama Defends Gays at Nelson Mandela Memorial
In speaking at Nelson Mandela’s memorial in South Africa, President Barack Obama discussed continued global oppression and that Mandela’s life…
Nelson Mandela, Champion of Human Rights, Passes Away
Nelson Mandela who became South Africa’s first black president after the end of apartheid in 1994 has passed away. Mandela’s…
Happy Birthday Desmond Tutu!
Few people have inspired me more than Desmond Tutu. He has dedicated his life to bringing peace and justice to…
South Africa to Introduce Hate-Crime Legislation
South Africa’s Minister of Justice said that the government intends to introduce hate crimes legislation for the first time after…
Gay Travel: One&Only Cape Town, South Africa
One&Only Cape Town is a destination unto itself. Check into one of the 131 spacious rooms, many with balconies where Table…
South Africa Officially Recognizes Rainbow Flag
The nation of South Africa has officially become the first country in the world to officially recognize the rainbow flag…
Transgender Man Wins “Big Brother UK 2012”
A transgender man, Luke Anderson, was named the winner of Big Brother U.K. last night, after spending 70 straight days…
South Africa Welcomes Record Numbers of Gay and Lesbian Tourists
With over 2/3 of African countries criminalizing homosexual acts, South Africa, appropriately called “Rainbow Nation,” is looking to overtake Rio, Toronto, and…
SANCTUARY SPA IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town, by many standards the gay-friendliest city in Africa, is also noteworthy for the quality of its hotels and…
Take an Extraordinary Journey to South Africa’s Pride
Extraordinary Journeys Africa, specialists in bespoke customized safaris to Africa, is offering an eight-day safari in honor of Cape Town’s…
Gay Travel: David Ryan Founder of Out2Africa
David Ryan, the founder of Rhino Africa, as well as its gay spinoff brand, Out2Africa, has already made quite a name for…
Jacques Snyman Shows off his Many Talents
Screen Shot Image via Youtube. Not only is former rugby star, Jacques Snyman, a total beef cake, but he also…