Zimbabwe | Despair as landmark LGBTIQ billboard vandalised
Jubilation at the historic placement of a billboard affirming LGBTIQ equality in the Zimbabwe city of Bulawayo has been marred by vandalism.
Namibia | Landmark moment as Judge rules queer discrimination unconstitutional
A recent court decision in Namibia has seen a judge rule for the first time that sexual orientation discrimination is unconstitutional.
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.
Apple Music enlists 3 SA artists to take over Pride Playlists
To celebrate Johannesburg Pride Month, Apple Music has enlisted three South African artists to take over their flagship Pride Playlists.
Here are 12 LGBTQIA+ highlights on Showmax
From lesbian superheroes to a gay coming-of-age horror, here are 12 LGBTQIA+ shows and movies on Showmax this Pride Month.
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.
“It’s not talked about”: Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe on queer mental health
The LGBTIQ+ community faces high rates of mental health challenges. Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe talks about dealing with the crisis in South Africa.
What are gender pronouns and why is it important to use the right ones?
On International Pronouns Day we look at the impact of using a person’s correct pronouns, with seven tips for getting pronouns right.