SAHRC says LGBTQ+ ban shop owner must pay R500,000 in damages
The SA Human Rights Commission says the owner of the Gqeberha shop that banned LGBTQ+ people must pay damages and be criminally investigated.
Queer apartheid: Gqeberha shop bans LGBTQ people
In a blatant violation of the Equality Act, the owner of a shop in Gqeberha has declared that he will not serve or allow LGBTQ people onto the premises.
Tendai Thondhlana: Breaking Barriers and Amplifying Voices
Activist and communication guru Tendai Thondhlana opens up about his personal journey and his views on LGBTIQ+ activism in Africa.
EFF and Malema slammed for LGBTIQ+ rights hypocrisy
The EFF’s decision to host a virulently anti-LGBTIQ+ speaker at its upcoming 10th-anniversary lecture has been widely criticised as hypocritical.
LGBTQ+ corporate allies must show their true colours
Recent incidents in the US suggest that some companies are only LGBTQ+ corporate allies for as long as it doesn’t affect their bottom line.
ANC, EFF, and PA back Johannesburg mayor from anti-LGBTIQ+ party (again)
The ANC, EFF and PA have again shown that their LGBTIQ-allyship is easily discarded for political power in the city of Johannesburg.
Same-sex family forced apart by uncaring Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs has been accused of being unnecessarily cruel in separating a same-sex family by dragging out one of the men’s permanent residence application.
Helen Zille says people identify as gay or trans to be “woke”
Helen Zille, the Chairperson of the DA Federal Council, has made a statement revealing her true views on gay and trans people.
“We have the right to exist!” Protests against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Protestors gathered in Pretoria and Cape Town on Friday to condemn Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill and show solidarity with queer Ugandans.
Still no answers for family of gay school pupil who died by suicide
The family of gay 15-year-old Tiro Moalusi are still waiting for answers from the Gauteng Department of Education about what led to his suicide.