Topics :: South Africa
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Taxi Violence Threatens South African Tourism
The South African government says violence between metered taxi drivers and drivers who use Uber's ride-hailing app threatens the country's tourism industry.
Bird-Riding Loses Luster in South Africa's Ostrich Capital
Clambering onto an ostrich for a ride used to be popular among tourists in a South African town known as the "ostrich capital of the world." Not so much anymore.
Photo Essay: Discovering South Africa
Over two decades of political change and a burgeoning LGBT scene make South Africa a must for the adventurous queer traveler.
International AIDS Conference 2016: A Personal Perspective
My husband Trey and I had the honor of representing North Carolina as delegates to the 2016 International AIDS Conference (IAC) held recently in Durban, South Africa.
Toya Delazy's 'Forbidden Fruit' Gets 3 Noms at OUT Music Awards
Zulu pop princess Toya Delazy, who took on the anti-gay laws wave in Africa with a daring new music video, was nominated at the 9th OUT Music Awards in 3 categories: Best Alternative Song, Best International Song and Best Single of the year.
Where to Go in 2015: Cape Town
Wondering where to go in 2015? EDGE's hot list continues. For the third installment in our seven-part series, we head to Cape Town, South Africa.
Zulu Pop Princess Toya Delazy Takes on Africa's Anti-Gay Laws
After gaining recognition both sides of the Atlantic, this Zulu royal is pushing boundaries which shows in the album's first single and music video, "Forbidden Fruit," a controversial and daring video.
Gay South African Man Reportedly Stoned to Death
A gay man from South Africa was reportedly stoned to death this week.
S. African Security Guard Says He Was Fired Because He's Gay
A security guard at a prominent private school in Johannesburg, South Africa, says he was fired after his boss found out he's gay.
Circumcision Doesn't Promote Risky Behavior By African Men
Men do not engage in riskier behaviors after they are circumcised, found a study in Kenya by University of Illinois at Chicago researchers.
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