Triangle Project concerned by delayed hate crimes bill
Even as Pride Month comes to a close, gay people still find themselves the victims of bigoted speech and hate crimes in South Africa.
Murdered gay man Motse Moeketsi laid to rest
Motse Moeketsi, another member of the LGBTIQ+ community who’s been brutally murdered, has been laid to rest.
Malawi just held its first Pride march
Activists in Malawi, where homosexuality remains a jailable offence, have successfully hosted the country’s first-ever public LGBTIQ+ Pride event.
President Ramaphosa: Your South Africa is in a state of Queer disarray
As SA deals with horror LGBTQ+ murders, Mpho Buntse tells President Ramaphosa that talk shops, speeches and press releases are not enough.
Provocative Perspectives: The importance of brands celebrating Pride
It’s June, which means that LinkedIn has turned into a collage of rainbows as brands and organisations adjust their logos to celebrate Pride.
Queer Books: Touch & Robert Hamblin’s memoir
Two new SA non-fiction queer books are further expanding our insights into sexuality and gender by sharing authentic real-life experiences.
We love this African mermaid Pride Month photoshoot
Johannesburg queer artist Baba Ganoosh and friends recently took to the waves for a mermaid-themed collaborative photoshoot to celebrate Pride Month.
Canada moves to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
Lawmakers in Canada’s House of Commons have passed a federal bill to outlaw the dangerous practice of conversion therapy.
Sam Mbatha still missing as two arrested over burnt car murder
Two men arrested in connection with a burnt body found in a car belonging to Sam Mbatha, a member of the LGBTIQ+ community.
Uthingo Network | Gay & Lesbian Network changes name and focus
There are exciting changes at the PMB-based Gay and Lesbian Network, including being renamed Uthingo Network and a new five-year strategy.