Kimberley LGBTIQ+ Community Shaken by Murder of Gay Man
The LGBTIQ+ community in Kimberley has been shocked by the murder of 50-year-old Lazarus Ikaneng Thomas, affectionately known as “Pankie.”
Zimbabwe: Two Men Face Jail on Sodomy Charges After Approaching Police
Two men in Zimbabwe have been arrested on sodomy charges after seeking police assistance to resolve a domestic dispute.
Video: Renaldo Gouws and Roman Cabanac’s Homophobia Slammed
A newly shared video conversation between controversial DA appointees Renaldo Gouws and Roman Cabanac has highlighted their homophobic views.
Murder of Lesbian Couple in KZN Highlights Persistent LGBTIQ+ Hate Crimes
A young lesbian couple were brutally murdered in KwaZulu-Natal, allegedly by the former male partner of one of the victims.
Still No Trial Date in Johannesburg Grindr Gang Case
The men accused of the Grindr Gang kidnapping of a Johannesburg student still do not have a trial date, with the victim no closer to justice.
Young Gay Man Senselessly Murdered in Suspected Hate Crime in Gqeberha
A family is in mourning after Xolani Xaka, a 32-year-old member of the LGBTIQ+ community, was stabbed to death outside his home.
African AIDS Society Calls for Urgent Free Mpox Vaccines
Calls are intensifying for the widespread distribution of mpox vaccines in Africa amid fears that Western countries will again claim the lion’s share.
Joburg Murder Sparks Transphobic Victim Blaming
The horrific murder of Clement Hadebe, a queer individual in Johannesburg, has sparked a flood of victim-blaming bigotry on social media.
End of an Era: Beefcakes Shuts Down
After 15 years as a veritable fixture in South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ community, the Beefcakes chain is closing its doors for good.
Gay Man Jailed After Police Grindr Trap Allowed to Leave Qatar
A gay British-Mexican man, entrapped by Qatari police who denied him his HIV medication, has been allowed to leave the country.