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QUEEN GIVES NOD TO GAY MARRIAGE: In a largely symbolic move, Queen Elizabeth has officially given her royal assent to same-sex marriage being legalised in England and Wales.

MEET HEAT’S SEXY MANWATCH WINNER: For the first time in the history of the popular heat ManWatch competition, the winner of the 2013 title hails from the Mother City. Meet him here.

CAMEROON GAY GROUPS TOO SCARED TO OPERATE: Following the murder of activist Eric Ohena Lembembe, terrified LGBT groups in Cameroon have said that they are suspending their vital work in combating HIV/AIDS.

MUGABE SLAMS SOUTH AFRICA OVER GAY RIGHTS: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has continued to attack gays ahead of the country's elections, this time targeting South Africa's support for gay rights and also threatening to decapitate gay men.

COULD SA GET A GAY TV CHANNEL?: A new player in the pay-TV market in South Africa hopes to launch with the country’s very first gay television channel.

JAMAICA GAY GROUP CONDEMNS HORROR TRANS MURDER: Jamaica's leading gay rights group has reacted with shock at the recent mob killing of a gender non-conforming teen who was stabbed, shot and chopped to death near Montego Bay.

TOURISTS ARRESTED IN RUSSIA OVER GAY BAN LAW: Three Dutch tourists visiting the city of Murmansk have become the first foreign victims of Russia's gay propaganda law.

CAMEROON SLAMS MEDIA OVER GAY ACTIVIST MURDER: Instead of focusing on solving the murder of gay activist Eric Ohena Lembembe, the Cameroonian government has instead criticised the media for its "provocative commentary".

Gay friendly Isidingo celebrates 15 years: Isidingo, the groundbreaking South African soapie, which featured the country’s first gay TV kiss and gay wedding, is celebrating its 15th birthday.

OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ‘OPPOSES’ RUSSIAN GAY BAN: An openly gay athlete plans to wear a rainbow pin in defiance, while the IOC says it will oppose discrimination against gay sportsmen and spectators during the Russian Winter Olympics.