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Wits University Students Stand for Grindr Attack Victim: Wits students joined LGBTIQ+ activists at the court hearing on Monday of seven men accused of the attack of a student lured through Grindr.
Hate Crime Murder of Gay 21-Year-Old Diego Jacobs in Cape Town: As Cape Town prepares to commemorate Pride, tragic news has emerged of the suspected hate crime murder of 21-year-old Diego Jacobs.
Russia: Woman jailed for wearing rainbow earrings: Three people in Russia have been prosecuted for displaying rainbow symbols in the country's latest crackdown on the LGBT+ community.
SA Election Guide Highlights Political Parties’ Stance on LGBTIQA+ Rights: As South Africa gears up for the upcoming elections, a new guide sheds light on the leading political parties' position on LGBTIQA+ rights.
Pope says “special case” African culture won’t tolerate homosexuality: Pope Francis has addressed the opposition from African Catholics to his more inclusive approach to homosexuality and same-sex relationships.
Not like father, like son? Duduzane Zuma backs LGBTQI+ rights: Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane, is set to launch a political party - one that backs LGBTQI+ rights, in contrast to his father's bigoted stance.
Nigeria: Police Threaten to Arrest LGBTIQ+ TikTokers: The celebration of LGBTIQ+ identities on TikTok in Nigeria sparks a disturbing response from police, who've threatened to arrest participants.
Queer Demographic Revolution: Almost 30% of Gen Z Americans Identify as LGBTQ+: There's a seismic shift in sexuality and gender identification among young Americans, with 28% of Gen Z adults identifying as LGBTQ+.
Alarming Findings in isiZulu LGBTIQ+ Online Search Results Study: A study into online search engine results for isiZulu LGBTIQ+ terms, reveals an "astonishing" amount of disinformation and hate content.
Dricus Du Plessis UFC opponent’s shocking anti-LGBTIQ+ rant: Sean Strickland, the man beaten by South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis in the weekend's UFC championship bout, is an unrepentant queerphobe.