Acclaimed lesbian film ‘Rafiki’ comes to the big screen in South Africa

Director Wanuri Kahiu’s acclaimed lesbian-themed love story, Rafiki – which was banned in Kenya – opens in South Africa on 30 August.
Edwin Cameron lauded as a queer South African hero

South Africans from all spheres of life have praised activist, jurist and judge Edwin Cameron as he stepped down as a Constitutional Court justice.
Singer endures homophobic abuse from Durban bar owner

A straight Cape Town-based musician has experienced both a gay-bashing in PE and then days later homophobic verbal abuse from the owner of a Durban pub in which he was performing.
Palestinian LGBTQ group ban condemned

A Palestinian LGBTQ group has been banned by the state’s leaders and warned that its members will be arrested if they continue with their activities.