Thami Dish Is Married! Meet His Husband Dr Wesley Willis and Read Their Love Story
Thami Dish reveals his marriage to Dr Wesley Willis, their remarkable love story and plans to mark 20 years of same-sex marriage in South Africa.
Coalition Launched to Fight Growing Anti-Rights “Family Values” Movement
A new coalition has been launched to challenge the growing anti-rights movement in South Africa ahead of a “family values” conference in Cape Town next year.
A Record-Breaking 12% of US Adult Population Now Identify as LGBTQ+
A record 12% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+. We unpack what this means and look at how the figures compare with South Africa.
Edwin Cameron: “I’m Strongly in Favour of Family Values” — But Families Include Queer People Too
In a far-ranging interview, former Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron discusses family values, LGBTQ+ rights, Africa’s backlash and why queer people are not going anywhere.
Deadly Double Shooting Targets LGBTQ+ Community in Tucson
Two people have been shot dead outside an LGBTQ+ bar in the US city of Tucson, Arizona, in what’s believed to be a hate crime.
Outed, Hunted and Forced to Flee: A Ugandan Queer Activist’s Desperate Journey to Survive
A Ugandan queer activist says he was outed, attacked and hunted after being exposed by Red Pepper, forcing him to flee across East Africa for safety.
From Online Lies to Offline Harm: How Anti-LGBTQI+ Disinformation Is Fuelling Hostility in Southern Africa
Anti-LGBTQI+ disinformation is spreading across Southern Africa, fuelling hate and shaping how queer communities are treated online and offline.
Indonesia Urged to Reverse Defence Policy That Labels ‘LGBTQ+ Culture’ a National Threat
Indonesia faces calls to reverse a policy that labels the ‘spread of LGBTQ+ culture’ a national threat amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ repression.
Study Identifies Gaps Between Gender Identity and the Healthcare System
A new South African study reveals major barriers to gender-affirming care, including cost, long waits, limited services and discrimination.
“Just Don’t Go”: Texas Drag Ban Struck Down Again as Judge Rules Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled a drag ban in Texas is unconstitutional in a victory for drag performers, LGBTQ+ rights and free expression.