Ramaphosa urged to address LGBTI+ issues in SONA
There are calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to address issues facing the LGBTI+ community in his SONA (State of the Nation Address).
Ghana | Anglican bishops soften support for anti-LGBTQI+ bill
The Anglican Church of Ghana has taken a small step back from its previously unfettered support for the country’s appalling anti-LGBTQI+ bill.
Smitten, awestruck, enchanted: 9 ways to say you’re in love
You might feel the need to express your love in a romantic social media post or greeting card in the coming days. We’re here to help!
Eudy Simelane: Is the LGBTQ community safer 14 years later?
The hate crime rape and murder of Eudy Simelane in 2008 was a tragically defining moment for SA’s LGBTQIA+ community.
New HIV variant shows urgent need for universal treatment
The discovery of a new fast-spreading HIV variant is highlighting the urgency of ensuring that everyone living with HIV is on treatment.
Frustration at Ceres male gang-rape sentence delay
The young gay man who was raped by three men in Ceres is forced to endure another wait as the sentencing of his assailants is delayed again.
35 out LGBTQ+ athletes competing in Beijing Winter Olympics
Thirty-five out LGBTQ+ athletes are taking part in the Beijing Winter Olympics, with at least one calling out China for human rights abuses.
LGBT+ suicides and mental health in the spotlight
In the wake of two recent suicides, alarms have been raised about a mental health crisis in South Africa’s LGBT+ community.
Anger grows at Census 2022 LGBTIQ exclusion
While Stats SA promises to meet with LGBTIQ representatives, anger continues to rise at the erasure of LGBTIQ+ identities from Census 2022.
Three new queer music releases to groove to
Queer music fans can thrill to new releases from the UK’s Years & Years, America’s Joy Oladokun and South Africa’s own Jamie-Lee Sexton.