Pope Francis calls for Catholic Church to oppose anti-gay laws
The Catholic Church must put Pope Francis’ historic words into action by supporting efforts to repeal laws criminalising homosexuality.
LGBTI-inclusive fairy tales suitable for children, rules European court
Placing a warning label on an LGBTI-inclusive fairytale book for children is unjustifiable and violates the right to freedom of expression.
“God is against you guys”: LGBTQ+ stigma in Gauteng clinics
A study has found that many members of Gauteng’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face stigma and discrimination at public health clinics, with some even being refused services.
Beyoncé accused of LGBTIQ+ hypocrisy over Dubai performance
Beyoncé has coined millions of dollars for a spectacular once-off performance in Dubai, but did she sell out her queer fans in the process?
I was a victim of the Grindr Gang
Hendrik, a gay Johannesburg man, was a recent victim of the so-called Grindr Gang. He writes about his harrowing experience of being held captive and robbed.
Activists slam Church of England’s “hollow” LGBTQI+ apology
The Church of England has apologised for its treatment of LGBTQI+ people while proposing limited blessings for same-sex couples.
Russia now set to ban LGBTI+ content from streaming platforms
Russian media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, plans to ban TV series and movies that include LGBTI+ characters or references from streaming services.
Khayelitsha lesbian hate crime murder case postponed 14 times since May
The trial of the man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly fatally stabbed Phelokazi Mqathanya, is set to finally start.
Reviled, reclaimed and respected: the history of the word ‘queer’
The word queer is not without controversy. While it has a clear history as an insult, its use has never been singular, simple or stable.
Ntsiki Mazwai tells “sick” trans women to stop calling themselves women
South African poet and commentator Ntsiki Mazwai is again targeting the LGBTIQ+ community, this time denying that transgender women are women at all.