Nedbank lights up Joburg office in Pride Month rainbow colours
Nedbank, one of South Africa’s leading banks, shows its support for Pride Month by lighting up its Joburg office in rainbow colours and committing funds to LGBTQI+ causes. On Monday night, the Nedbank head office in Rivonia was bathed in the rainbow colours as the country’s LGBTQI+ community continued to commemorate Pride Month. The building […]
PTA theatre apologises for banning LGBTQ-affirming children’s show
After almost a year of mediation, a Pretoria theatre has apologised for cancelling a children’s puppet show that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Eswatini | A year later, still no ruling on LGBTI registration
The High Court in Eswatini is accused of “disinterest in the human rights of LGBTI citizens” after delaying a vital equality ruling for a year.
Idols SA winner Heinz Winckler in school transphobia storm
Pop singer-turned-preacher Heinz Winckler is said to be among parents challenging a Western Cape school fully embracing a transgender pupil.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola admits LGBTIQ+ equality still not a reality
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says that members of the LGBTIQ+ community have yet to see their constitutional equality made a lived reality.
Namibia | Court grants citizenship to gay couple’s child
In a major legal victory for same-sex families in Namibia, the Windhoek High Court has recognised a gay couple’s son as a Namibian citizen.
Fury and joy as new Superman comes out as bisexual
DC Comics has caused a firestorm after revealing that the new Superman, who is the son of the original iconic character, is bisexual.
Condom ‘stealthing’ is now illegal in California
With reports that so-called condom stealthing is on the rise, California has become the first US state to make the practice a civil crime.
Bujy Bikwa admits throwing glass, alleges he was assaulted first
Bujy Bikwa has issued a public statement with his “side of the story” after being charged with assaulting entertainer Boity Thulo.
Reports of more violent LGBTIQ+ attacks (graphic)
There are reports that more LGBTIQ+ individuals have become victims of suspected hate crime violence in Gauteng and KZN the last few days.