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Zambia: Church and politicians ramp up anti-LGBTQ+ panic:
Politicians and religious leaders in Zambia are fuelling dangerous homophobic hysteria that’s seen at least one man sentenced to prison.
Steve Hofmeyr attacks “ridiculous” transgender community:
South African singer and self-styled social and political commentator Steve Hofmeyr continues to attack the LGBTQ+ community on social media.
Finally justice for gay survivor of gang rape hate crime:
After almost five years, the Worcester Magistrates Court has handed down sentences against three men who gang-raped a young gay Western Cape man.
Tiro Moalusi memorial service marred by school officials:
There were chaotic and emotional scenes on Tuesday as Tiro Moalusi was remembered by his grieving schoolmates and family.
Family mourns loss of Soweto gay teen bullied by teacher:
The family of 15-year-old Tiro Moalusi is desperate for answers after the gay teen took his own life in response to being humiliated by a teacher in class.
School reverses learner’s drag show punishment:
A matric student who was punished for celebrating her 18th birthday at a drag show is relieved that her high school has made a U-turn.
School punishes learner for attending drag show:
A matric student has been stripped of some of her school honours after teachers saw a video of her celebrating her 18th birthday at a drag show.
Poet Ntsiki Mazwai slams gay men for “competing” with women:
South African poet Ntsiki Mazwai has sparked a firestorm of queerphobia on social media with a bizarre attack on the LGBTQ community.
Hate speech complaint lodged against anti-gay preacher:
A Johannesburg preacher and former ACDP candidate has been slammed for his social media posts proclaiming that gay people are sinners equal to those who commit bestiality.
LGBTQ+ rights not a priority for most African youth:
A major survey of African youth across the continent has shown a small increase in support for LGBTQ+ equality but the vast majority still don't see it as important.