Hundreds party at Soweto Pride but fewer march
Soweto Pride was marked by hundreds of party-goers celebrating their identity during a weekend-long festival, but far fewer took to the streets to march for equality.
Durban | Speaker rejects LGBTI motion for third time
Durban’s EThekwini Municipality Council Speaker, William Mapena, has for the third time refused to allow LGBTI issues to be discussed in council, reportedly calling these “special rights.”
Shameful! Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats
What was meant to be an affirming and landmark moment for LGBTQ people in Zimbabwe has ended in abuse and hate, forcing a teacher to resign after 15 years of exemplary service.
Feather Awards drop Hunk of the Year nominee over homophobic tweets
One of the Feather Awards’ nominees for Hunk of the Year has been accused of posting homophobic comments on social media.
Anger as lesbian group snubbed by African human rights commission
In a blow to human rights on the continent, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has withdrawn the observer status of the Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL).
This brave Zimbabwe teacher just came out to his students to tackle homophobia
A heroic teacher has caused a firestorm in Zimbabwe after he came out as gay to his students at a top Harare private school.
Minister Gigaba commits to resolving LGBTI issues at Home Affairs
The Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, has once again promised to address the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTI South Africans when dealing with the Department of Home Affairs.
Why did Sesame Street have to deny that Bert and Ernie are a gay couple?
The producers of Sesame Street have again refuted claims that Bert and Ernie are a gay couple. But why did they feel the need to do so?
Rafiki director sues Kenyan government over lesbian love story ban
Wanuri Kahiu, the director of the groundbreaking lesbian love story Rafiki, is suing the Kenyan government in a bid to overturn the acclaimed film’s ban.
The first South African LGBTI Business Summit was a groundbreaking success
South African LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) entrepreneurs, business owners and employees came together to flex their economic muscle on Tuesday at the country’s first landmark LGBTI Business Summit.