Ghana: MPs back anti-LGBTQ bill in fiery debate
The Parliament of Ghana has overwhelmingly supported a bill that aims to crack down on the LGBTQ community, with some MPs threatening to target US business interests.
Slain LGBTQ+ netballer and drag queen Alfredo April remembered
The LGBTQ+ community in Cape Town is remembering Alfredo April, a beloved netball player and drag performer who’s been brutally murdered.
DRC censors jump on anti-LGBTQ+ bandwagon
Censors in the DRC join the anti-LGBTQ+ movement, raising further concerns about the freedom of expression and LGBTQ+ rights in the region.
Transgender former-learner takes on Western Cape school’s discrimination
The Women’s Legal Centre has taken up the case of a transgender former-learner fighting for her right to education without discrimination.
US Supreme Court rules that LGBT discrimination is “free speech”
The US Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Friday allowing service providers to discriminate against LGBT individuals.
Con Court rules Children’s Act discriminates against same-sex couples
In a victory for unmarried and same-sex couples, the Constitutional Court has ruled that a section of the Children’s Act is unconstitutional.
Starbucks defends LGBTQ+ allyship after queer workers strike
Starbucks has defended its commitment to LGBTQ+ allyship after striking workers alleged that the company had restricted Pride decorations.
Same-sex family to reunite after Home Affairs approves residency permit
A binational same-sex family is on the verge of being reunited after Home Affairs finally granted a residency permit to one of the men.
Club Q shooting killer sentenced to more than 2000 years in prison
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who killed five people in the Club Q shooting in Colorado last year, has been sentenced to a very lengthy prison term.
Are South Africans hardening their views on same-sex marriage?
A new report suggests that South Africans have hardened their attitudes towards same-sex marriage with a majority still opposed to it.