Namibia: Government Oppressing LGBTIQ+ People “Like Apartheid”
As the government moves to ban same-sex marriage, Namibia’s former Ombudsman compares its oppression of LGBTIQ+ people to apartheid.
Fears Joburg Grindr Gang Seven Could Walk Free
The seven alleged Grindr Gang criminals arrested for kidnapping and almost killing a Johannesburg student could be set free without facing trial.
LGBTIQ+ Activist Steve Letsike Takes on Deputy Minister Role
In a milestone for SA’s LGBTIQ+ community, activist Steve Letsike is appointed Deputy Minister of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities.
Malawi: Regressive Step as High Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Intimacy
The LGBTIQ+ community in Malawi will continue to be criminalised after the country’s High Court upheld the ban on same-sex intimacy.
Is Virgin Active Leaving X Over Transphobic Changeroom Backlash?
There’s speculation that Virgin Active’s decision to leave X is due to the toxic backlash against its trans-inclusive changeroom policy.
Three Cape Town Grindr Gang Suspects Appear in Court
Three men, alleged to be part of the “Grindr Gang” syndicate that terrorised several gay and bisexual men in Cape Town, have been arrested.
Jubilation as Namibia High Court Decriminalises Same-Sex Love
In a landmark victory, the Namibia High Court declares that the country’s ban on same-sex intimacy is unconstitutional and must be repealed.
Martin Meyer Becomes First Out LGBTIQ+ MEC in KZN
Martin Meyer has been appointed as the first openly LGBTIQ+ MEC in KwaZulu-Natal, becoming the MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure.
Thailand Senate Legalises Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand’s Senate passes a same-sex marriage bill, setting the country on course to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex couples.
Mpox: New Cases Emerge in South Africa
The mpox outbreak in South Africa has claimed a second victim, while a Gauteng man has been diagnosed in the Western Cape.