SAHRC & Gender Commission slam “injustice” against Caster Semenya
The SA Human Rights Commission and the Commission for Gender Equality say that demanding that Olympian Caster Semenya medically reduce her testosterone levels to compete could amount to torture.
Somizi accused of ‘stealing’ cooking show concept
LGBTQ entertainer Somizi Mhlongo is embroiled in a plagiarism row over claims that he “stole” the idea for his popular Dinner at Somizi’s show.
Transgender rights | British doctors back easier gender identity change
The British Medical Association (BMA) has backed the right of transgender and non-binary people to self-identify without being diagnosed by a doctor.
Transgender PE woman assaulted and driven over in transphobic attack
Attacks on LGBTQ+ people have been on the rise over the past few weeks, including the serious hate crime assault of a transgender woman in Port Elizabeth.
Drag diva Manila von Teez honoured in M&G 200 Young South Africans list
Cape Town’s Manila von Teez is thought to be the first drag star to be included in the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans list.
Oscars push for racial, gender and queer inclusion
Contenders for the Best Picture category at the annual Oscars will have to show meaningful racial, gender and LGBTQ representation and inclusion to quality for the award, arguably the most prestigious in the film world.
Gay man shot dead in Soweto in suspected hate crime
The LGBTIQ community in Soweto is in mourning following the brutal murder of a gay man, Simangaliso Dyasi, in a suspected hate crime.
LGBT community still faces public healthcare discrimination in South Africa
25% of LGBTQ South Africans say they’ve been subjected to moral and religious-based lectures by public health staff when disclosing their sexuality and/or gender identity.
“How do I move on?” Raped gay man says he was victimised by SAPS
In an all-too-familiar scenario, a gay Free State man who was raped says he was treated with contempt by police when reporting the incident.
Caster Semenya to continue to fight for her human rights
Despite a new blow to her legal bid to be allowed to run competitively just as she is, Caster Semenya says that she won’t back down.