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Mob attack on LGBT community in Liberia:
A party hosted by members of the LGBT community in Liberia ended in violence when they were attacked by a mob in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Opinion | Silence is evil, Mr Deputy President:
The Rev. Teboho G, Klaas, a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, speaks out about the furore surrounding Deputy President David Mabuza's comments that South Africa does not have the right to interfere in Uganda's persecution of LGBTI+ people.
Queer Books | Nataniël’s bio and two collections of stories:
Three new South African queer books were recently unveiled, including Nataniël's first full autobiography and two collections of African queer life and stories, in both graphic and written formats.
LGBTQ characters on US TV at an all-time high:
There are more LGBTQ characters on American broadcast television than ever before, and, for the first time, LGBTQ women outnumber men.
America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus:
Conservative “pro-family” advocacy groups with US ties are targeting increasingly inclusive sex education lesson plans being developed by the South African education department as part of the life orientation curriculum.
Deputy President: SA must “shut up” about Uganda’s gay death penalty bill:
Speaking on Uganda's persecution of LGBTIQ people, South Africa's Deputy President David Mabuza says that the country should not seek to impose its beliefs on others.
Civil Union Amendment Bill | Journey to Equality Not Over:
After its passage in the National Assembly last year, the Civil Union Amendment Bill now faces its next hurdle; approval in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride Street Party Gallery 2:
One of Sandton's busiest thoroughfares was turned into a massive street party to celebrate the LGBTQI community as part of the 2019 Johannesburg Pride festivities.
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride Street Party Gallery 1:
One of Sandton's busiest thoroughfares was turned into a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQI community for the 2019 Johannesburg Pride street party.
FEATURES
Opinion | Silence is evil, Mr Deputy President: The Rev. Teboho G Klaas, a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was recently reinstated
Queer Books | Nataniël’s bio and two collections of stories: Three South African queer books were recently unveiled, including Nataniël’
America’s right is lobbying against South Africa’s sex education syllabus: Conservative “pro-family” advocacy groups with US ties
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride Street Party Gallery 2: One of Sandton’s busiest thoroughfares was turned into a massive street party to celebrate
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride Street Party Gallery 1: One of Sandton’s busiest thoroughfares was turned into a massive street party to celebrate
Edwin Cameron | The Mamba Interview: As an openly gay and HIV positive (recently retired) Constitutional Court Justice, Edwin Cameron is widely acknowledged
5 things you might not know about Oscar Wilde: Oscar Wilde was born in 1854, but is still considered a literary and cultural icon who paved the way for LGBT
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride Parade Gallery 2: Marking 30 years since the inception of Johannesburg Pride, Saturday’s parade through Sandton
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride Parade Gallery 1: Saturday’s Johannesburg Pride Parade was one of the largest in years, with thousands of LGBTQI+
Entertainment
#StayStrong campaign to assist victims of violence and bullying: The Gateway Health Institute is launching its #StayStrong campaign at the annual
For The Boys Brunch in Jozi and Cape Town: Summer is here! To celebrate, For The Boys will host their stylish LBGTQ+ brunches in Johannesburg and, for the
LGBTQ characters on US TV at an all-time high: There are more LGBTQ characters on American broadcast television than ever before, and, for the first
Queer film | Confessions premiere: Confessions, a local short film about a broken gay man in search of a guiding light in a homophobic society, premieres at
Jozi Theatre: Gertrude Stein and A Companion: The international award-winning production of Gertrude Stein and A Companion, about the lesbian relationship
Nakhane finally bringing his ‘You Will Not Die Tour’ to SA: After wowing audiences around the world, singer, songwriter, author
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Mob attack on LGBT community in Liberia
A party hosted by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Liberia ended in violence
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Opinion | Silence is evil, Mr Deputy President
The Rev. Teboho G Klaas, a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was recently reinstated
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Queer Books | Nataniël’s bio and two collections of stories
Three South African queer books were recently unveiled, including Nataniël’
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#StayStrong campaign to assist victims of violence and bullying
The Gateway Health Institute is launching its #StayStrong campaign at the annual
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