SAPS accused of violent discrimination against transgender woman

A Northern Cape transgender woman who sought help from SAPS officers after being attacked says she was instead assaulted and further victimised.
Same-sex couple seek R2 million in damages from Beloftebos wedding venue

The same-sex couple turned away by the Beloftebos wedding venue have filed court papers against the Christian owners, demanding an apology and R2 million in damages to be given to a charity.
Jon Qwelane Constitutional Court case moves ahead

The Constitutional Court hearing on the Jon Qwelane case – which could have major repercussions for LGBTQ hate speech – will finally be heard later this month.
Strictly Come Dancing reveals first same-sex couple contestant

Former Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams will be the first celebrity contestant to be paired with a same-sex dancing partner in Strictly Come Dancing UK.
Why is everyone talking about PrEP?

You’ve probably heard a friend talk about taking PrEP, or maybe you’ve seen a few posts on your Twitter feed about it. Here’s what you need to know.
Sade Giliberti | We’re just people who want to love freely

Sade Giliberti is one of SA’s most iconic openly queer personalities, having grown up with millions of teens on television.
Guilty! Killers of lesbian couple Anisha and Joey van Niekerk convicted

Four people have been found guilty of the kidnapping, torture and murder of lesbian couple Anisha and Joey van Niekerk, but the mastermind will never face justice.
Queer icon Marsha P Johnson honoured with park in New York

On what would have been her 75th birthday, the late Stonewall hero Marsha P Johnson has been memorialised with a park in New York City.
Why LGBTIQ inclusion is essential in the school curriculum

Lasizwe Dambuza recently faced a backlash when he suggested that children be taught LGBTIQ inclusion. Here are some good reasons why they should be.
President Ramaphosa must sign Civil Union Amendment Bill

Leading human rights organisations in South Africa have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the Civil Union Amendment Bill into law to secure the rights of same-sex couples.