Anti-Homosexuality Bill: ANC, DA, ActionSA condemn SA’s silence
While the EFF, the DA and ActionSA have condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the ANC and the South African government have remained silent.
Adoption of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill welcomed
The passage of the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill in the National Assembly has been lauded as a major milestone
Grindr Gang attack: new victim tells his story
Despite recent arrests, we can confirm that queer men are still being actively targeted by the “Grindr Gang” after a new victim came forward.
Why is the DA so opposed to the Hate Crimes Bill?
The DA doubles down on its opposition to the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, a stance that seems to contradict its claim to be an LGBTIQ+ ally.
New Johannesburg mayor is from openly queerphobic party
The man now heading the city of Johannesburg, Mayor Thapelo Amad, is a representative of the fervently queerphobic party, Al Jama-ah.
Pope Francis calls for Catholic Church to oppose anti-gay laws
The Catholic Church must put Pope Francis’ historic words into action by supporting efforts to repeal laws criminalising homosexuality.
Ntsiki Mazwai tells “sick” trans women to stop calling themselves women
South African poet and commentator Ntsiki Mazwai is again targeting the LGBTIQ+ community, this time denying that transgender women are women at all.
SA Methodist Church condemns EC pastor’s queerphobic sermon
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa has apologised to the LGBTIQ+ community for queerphobic statements made by one of its pastors in the Eastern Cape.
Was Edwin Chiloba the victim of intimate partner violence?
Five people have appeared in court in connection with the murder of well-known Kenyan model and activist Edwin Chiloba, including his partner.
Uganda | Dangerous claims that LGBTQ+ people are “recruiting” schoolchildren
Government officials and religious leaders stir up dangerous anti-queer hysteria in Uganda by claiming that LGBTQ+ people are “recruiting” children.