Gay couple denied child because one partner’s in the closet

The High Court in Pretoria has denied a gay couple their application for surrogacy because one of the partners is still in the closet. The Star reported that Judge Ronel Tolmay ruled that it would not be in the best interest of the child born from the surrogacy to agree to the application. The couple, […]
Zanele Muholi knighted by France for her groundbreaking queer art

Zanele Muholi, South Africa’s most acclaimed queer photographer, has been knighted by France for her groundbreaking work. On Wednesday, Muholi was honoured with France’s top cultural award, the Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters, by French Ambassador Christophe Farnaud. The event in Pretoria was attended by activist, friends, dignitaries, and Muholi’s mentor, photographer David […]