Pope Apologises For Using Anti-Gay Slur
Pope Francis has apologised for using a homophobic term in a meeting in which he told bishops to reject gay candidates for the priesthood.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in April 2024, collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
Upington Transgender Woman Murdered in Suspected Hate Crime
The LGBTIQ+ community in the Northern Cape has been shaken by the brutal murder of a 27-year-old transgender woman, Jo-Ann Isaks.
Gay Man Stabbed in Horrific Dating App Attack
A 28-year-old gay man in Johannesburg recounts how he was lured to meet a love interest via a dating app before being robbed and stabbed.
South Africa’s Queer Community Marks IDAHOBIT 2024
Several events were held across South Africa to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT).
European LGBTIQ+ Groups Back Caster Semenya in Human Rights Court
European human rights groups file a submission before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in support of Caster Semenya.
Queer Kenyans and Nigerians Also Plagued by Dating App Criminals
The targeting of LGBTQ+ people by dating app criminals is well known in South Africa, but it’s also a reality in other African countries.
President Ramaphosa Signs Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill
In a historic development, President Ramaphosa has signed the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill into law, after almost two decades of advocacy.
Meet Anastasia K Boney, The First Trans Miss Drag South Africa
A 33-year-old Northern Cape police constable has made history by becoming the first transgender woman to win the Miss Drag South Africa title.
Namibia: Rise in Deadly Hate Crimes Against LGBTQIA+ Community
A 30-year-old transgender woman is the latest victim in a spike in hate crime murders of queer people in Namibia, with politicians blamed for the crisis.