What is ‘heteroactivism’? How sports became a battleground for opposing LGBTIQ+ progress
The impact of heteroactivism in sport is profound, and has been very successful in halting progress for LGBTIQ+ people in that world.
Turkey’s crackdown on Pride marches triggers mass detentions
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Turkish government’s aggressive actions against Pride marches after police detain 113 individuals.
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.
Making friends and meeting other queer people
Meeting fellow queers can be a challenge. Sometimes we want a friendship instead of a hook-up. Here are some ideas on how to do it.
Steve Hofmeyr funds to benefit Eastern Cape LGBTIQ+ community group
A portion of the money Steve Hofmeyr had to pay in his hate speech settlement is going to support an LGBTIQ organisation in the Eastern Cape.
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.
Report showcases resilience of global LGBTIQ Pride movement
Outright International’s Pride Around the World Report finds that Pride events are held in 105 countries across the globe.
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.
Report: Queer teenager takes own life in Limpopo after alleged abuse
A tragic incident has occurred in Limpopo, where a queer teenager is believed to have taken his own life following alleged anti-LGBTQ abuse.