SA Catholic Group Removes Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric From Website
A Catholic group removes material from its website describing LGBTQ+ people as mad, sinful, a form of child abuse, and enemies of the family.
Minneapolis School Shooting Exploited Against Transgender Community
Right-wing figures are exploiting the horrific shooting of children in a Minneapolis catholic school to vilify the trans community.
SA Govt Plans to Roll Out Injectable PrEP to MSM and Trans People
The SA government plans to introduce a twice-yearly injectable form of PrEP to HIV-vulnerable communities, including MSM and trans people.
Far Right Group Fuels Anti-LGBTQ Panic Over Comprehensive Sexuality Education
An international far-right group is fueling panic in South Africa with a fearmongering campaign against Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
Kenya: Court Orders Transgender Rights Bill After Historic Ruling
In landmark victory for LGBTQI+ rights in Kenya, a court has ruled that the government must implement laws to protect transgender rights.
Drag Star Tollie Parton Targeted in Online Religious Hate Speech
South African drag star Tollie Parton and the art of drag come under attack from a religious extremist on Facebook, triggering a wave of anti-LGBTQ hate speech.
Litigating for Liberation: 20 Years of SALC’s Fight for LGBTIQ+ Equality
Marking 20 years of legal change, SALC reflects on its groundbreaking work defending LGBTIQ+ rights through strategic litigation across Southern Africa.
History Made as Wales Elects First Lesbian Anglican Archbishop
Conservative Anglicans are outraged after Cherry Vann, an openly queer woman, was elected as the new Archbishop of Wales.
Call for Accountability: Is the NTT Delivering for LGBTIQ+ South Africans?
A petition is raising questions about accountability and transparency from South Africa’s National Task Team to address violence against the LGBTIQ+ community.
Opinion | Are Brands in South Africa Backing Away from Pride Month?
Are South African brands backing away from Pride Month? This op-ed explores rainbow-washing, allyship, and what corporate support really means in 2025.