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» South African Jazz Legend Miriam Makeba Dies On Stage
While singing in Italy, the 76 year old, who was banned in South Africa under apartheid collapsed while singing one of her hits. [CNN] |
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You'll recall that a school deputy principal brought three students to court after the juvenile jokesters fabricated photos of him and another educator in provocatively bent positions. The principal, Louis Dey, described the situation as "humiliating" and cried to the judge that he was "belittled." And the judge agreed! A former Waterkloof High School deputy principal has been awarded R45,000 for defamation after three pupils in 2006 distributed a doctored picture of him masturbating with the principal. This shit makes us sick. Obviously these kids were in the wrong - you shouldn't be doctoring photos to show someone doing something they didn't do - but the fact that the judge took Dey's side only perpetuates ideas that being gay is something to be ashamed of - not the type of lesson a judge should be spreading. |
» New Frontier.
"A million text messages a day will be sent as part of a new scheme to encourage South Africans to be tested for HIV. Project Masiluleke has been described as the largest use of mobile phone technology for health promotion." [Pink News] |
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The openly gay law-lover stands alongside four finalists for a seat on the nation's Constitutional Court. His HIV-positive status, however, may complicate matters: [Cameron] was grilled on Monday by the Judicial Services Commission with a series of tough questions. President Kgalema Motlanthe will make the final decision on whether Cameron gets the slot. |
» Sex, Lies, Videotape.
"A 39-year old man has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing a Port Elizabeth [South Africa] businessman with gay sex video footage. The 44-year-old businessman, who has not been named, has already paid out more than R40000 in cash after being filmed at a Summerstrand home. Police believe more men may have been targeted. Zimbabwe-born Shepard Tito appeared in the Port Elizabeth magistrate‘s court yesterday on charges of extortion after he allegedly targeted high-profile businessmen to set up meetings where they were taped engaged in sexual acts with men." [The Herald] |
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South African educator Dr Louis Dey has filed a defamation lawsuit against three high schoolers after the boys distributed a doctored porn picture featuring Dey and a colleague "masturbating." Dey was so "humiliated" that he had to leave his gig at the school and move elsewhere: A former vice-principal of Hoërskool Waterkloof became extremely emotional on Thursday as he told the Pretoria High Court how three pupils manipulated a picture of two naked gay men - sitting snug together on a couch while masturbating - by substituting their faces with those of the school's principal and vice-principal. Though the boys have been punished at school and have been assigned community service, Dey's still asking for monetary compensation. So, basically, this whiner is trying to take these kids' milk money. And, of course, setting a bad example by claiming being "gay" counts as something inhumane. |
» Getting Off…
"Charges against one of the five men accused of raping and killing Banyana Banyana soccer player Eudy Simelane have been withdrawn in the Springs Regional Court today. Lack of evidence against the 24-year-old was cited as a reason… The trial is expected to start on February 11 next year, and the three men, who cannot be named because they have not pleaded, will be facing charges of murder with aggravating circumstances, two charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, and rape." Prosecutors and activist claim the alleged killers targeting Simelane because she was a lesbian. [The Times] |
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» Atonement.
"The Dutch Reformed Church Moreleta Park has decided to abide by the court ruling, and will pay gay music teacher Johan Strydom about R87 000 in damages and loss of income, as well as make a public apology to him, minister Dirkie van der Spuy said on Tuesday… The church was last month ordered to unconditionally apologise to Strydom for unfairly discriminating against him on the grounds of his sexual orientation." [Independent] |
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» Bed Bugging?
Two gay South African men claim a Pretoria-area hotel refused them a shared room because they're gay. The hotel says the room was already booked. [Mamba] |
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» Lamenting.
A South African church must apologize to Johan Strydom, whom they fired for being an active homosexual. [SABC] |
» Hold Up…
"The trial of nine men accused of murdering a young lesbian more than two years ago has been postponed because one of the accused now wants a new attorney… Zoliswa Nkonyana, 18, was kicked, beaten and stabbed to death by a mob of about 20 young men in Khayelitsha in February 2006, allegedly because of her sexual orientation. Only nine of her alleged killers have been arrested." [Cape Times] |
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» Sporty!
"…The Federation of Gay Games will be headed to South Africa for its 2008 annual meeting. This year’s forum will take place from October 20-25 in Cape Town and will feature two days for board meetings, one day for various committee meetings and three days of meetings for the General Assembly." [Gay Wired] |
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» Mulling…
A South African judge is currently considering a verdict in Johan Strydom's discrimination suit against the Dutch Reformed Church, which he accuses of firing him for being gay. [Mamba] |
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» International Standards…
Trans South African woman Lindiwe Ringane claims the Miss South Africa competition made her feel uncomfortable about enrolling, but organizers defended themselves by pointing the finger at the international Miss World ring leaders, who say competitors must be natural born woman. [Mamba] |
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» Justifications.
A South African church accused of firing a gay employee insists the staffer's sexuality could have been "rectified." [Mamba] |