LGBTQ travel | South Africa among safest LGBTQ+ destinations

Nigeria has again been rated the most dangerous place on the globe for LGBTQ travel, while South Africa drops six places.
Twins in limbo – Namibia tears apart same-sex family

Two newborn baby girls have been cruelly separated from their father because the Namibian government is refusing to recognise their same-sex family.
LGBTIQ+ rights highlighted on Human Rights Day

The rights of intersex children and tools for survivors and victims of discrimination were highlighted by LGBTIQ+ groups on Human Rights Day.
Nation mourns Zulu King accused of homophobia

For many in South Africa’s LGBTQ community, the late King Goodwill Zwelithini will be remembered for perpetuating cultural homophobia.
Elton John accuses Catholic Church of hypocrisy

Elton John has called out the Catholic Church for denouncing same-sex unions despite making money from investing in his hit biopic, Rocketman.
Japan | Court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

The LGBTQ community in Japan is celebrating its first court victory finding that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Calls for release of Cameroonian trans celebrity Shakiro

Activists call on Cameroon to release trans social media star Shakiro who was arrested with a friend last month on charges of homosexuality.
Shock as Vatican condemns gay unions as “sinful”

In a rejection of tolerance, the Vatican declares that gay people are aberrant and that same-sex unions are a sin that can never be blessed.
Watch: 7de Laan’s new sizzling gay kiss

After making history four years ago with its first gay kiss, SA soapie 7de Laan has again delighted LGBTQ fans with another same-sex smooch.
Report | Lesbian woman murdered in Pietermaritzburg

Another queer South African woman has been lost to violence. Nonhlanhla Kunene, 37, was raped and murdered in Pietermaritzburg.