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BANK COMMENDED FOR GAY COUPLE IN TV AD: Gays for Equitable Media (GEM), a lesbian and gay South African media advocacy group, has commended Nedbank for its home loans television advert, which includes a gay couple.

ALL-WOMAN SOCCER TEAM SET FOR GAMES: The Chosen FEW, a Johannesburg based women’s soccer team will be the only lesbian team from Africa to compete in the Gay Games.

NIGERIA: GAYS BLAMED FOR HIV RISE: Nigeria's National Action Committee on AIDS has accused homosexuals of being an obstacle in its efforts to tackle HIV/AIDS.

CIRCUMCISION TOUTED AS HIV PREVENTION: A new report published this week adds to research suggesting that male circumcision can help prevent the transmission of the HI Virus in Africa.

BIGOTED POPE AT IT AGAIN: Pope Benedict XVI’s determined crusade against same-sex marriage continued with a visit to Spain, where gay marriage has been legalised.

HOMOPHOBIC REGGAE CONCERTS AXED: Concerts by reggae stars Buju Banton and Beenie Man in the UK have been cancelled after complaints about their homophbic lyrics.

JOBS AT OUT: OUT, the Tshwane-based LGBT NGO, is advertising two job openings: a Sexual and Mental Health Services Manager and a Sexual Health Officer.

COPPÉLIA: Moira, the Faerie Godmother takes to the State Theatre Opera House in Pretoria to experience Coppélia performed by the South African Ballet Theatre.

KZN MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING MALE LOVERS: A man has been accused of the murder of two men with whom it has been alleged he had sexual liaisons.

TRANSGENDER ORGANISATION LAUNCHED: A non-profit organisation catering to the needs of transgendered South African people was established this past weekend.