Grindr executive resigns over company head’s gay marriage comments
A senior Grindr employee has resigned and spoken out against recent comments made by the dating app’s president that appeared to oppose marriage equality.
Namibia celebrates LGBTI+ Pride in Windhoek and Swakopmund (Pictures)
Dozens of people have marched in the cities of Windhoek and Swakopmund to assert the rights of the LGBTI+ community in Namibia.
Botswana | New president acknowledges LGBTI people’s rights
The recently appointed President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has been applauded for publicly speaking out in support of LGBTI people.
This Cape Town school library now has an LGBTQ books section
In what could be a first in South Africa and Africa, the library at a leading Cape Town high school has introduced an LGBTQ books section.
Kevin Hart quits as Oscar host over homophobic tweets
American comedian and actor Kevin Hart has quit as the host of next year’s Oscars because of a furore over his past homophobic tweets and jokes.
The 1st LGBTI AfroGames taking place in Durban
The inaugural LGBTI AfroGames are being held in Durban from the 8th to the 10th of December, and LGBTI athletes, fans and allies are invited to compete and observe.
ME1st campaign heads for East London
The ME1st campaign is heading to the Eastern Cape this weekend, spreading its message of self-care and support to MSM in the region.
Botswana High Court sets new date to consider decriminalising homosexuality
After a long delay, the Botswana High Court has announced that it will finally hear a case on the decriminalisation of homosexuality next year.
Activists call for SA to condemn Tanzania anti-queer witch-hunt
More activists are calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to publicly condemn the Governor of Dar es Salaam’s assault on the civil liberties of queer people in Tanzania.
Family’s dismay as Lerato Moloi trial moved without notice
Activists are furious after the trial of the men accused of murdering Gauteng lesbian Lerato Moloi was moved to a different court, without notifying her family.