It’s finally law! President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Civil Union Amendment Bill

President Ramaphosa signed the Civil Union Amendment Bill, spurning calls from bigots to reject the legislation.
This is what queer-inclusive sexuality looks like

A brilliant new South African guide to sex and sexuality is fun, enlightening and totally queer-inclusive and affirming. We spoke to author Tiffany Kagure Mugo.
Historic! Pope Francis reportedly endorses same-sex civil unions

In what may be a truly historic moment for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis appears to have spoken out in support of same-sex civil unions.
Alberton man’s queerphobic religious rant goes viral

A man from Alberton in Gauteng has sparked outrage after posting a queerphobic religious rant asserting that LGBTIQ+ people are created by the devil.
Teen Wolf’s Tyler Posey reveals he’s been with men

Heartthrob actor and musician Tyler Posey has candidly opened up about his sexuality and his journey of sobriety.
Lindo Cele murder case postponed again in court bungle

Justice is slow in Mzanzi. The trial of the man accused of stabbing LGBTIQ+ musician Lindo Cele to death in KZN has been postponed again.
Mr Gay World 2020 and 2021 postponed again amid Covid-19 concerns

The president of Mr Gay World and the South African organisers of the event have again opted to postpone the competition from March 2021 to 18 to 26 September 2021.
United Prides of Africa claims impressive viewership

The organisers of the recent first United Prides of Africa online event say that they achieved a massive reach.
2020 Global LGBTIQ+ Network Conference going ahead from 20 – 22 October

Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Global LGBTIQ+ Network Conference will go ahead from 20 to 22 October.
Strictly Come Dancing’s first same-sex couple a ratings hit

The first Strictly Come Dancing episode featuring a celebrity same-sex couple has proved to be a ratings hit in the UK.