Stanford wedding venue Beloftebos still won’t host same-sex weddings
Beloftebos, in the Western Cape, continues to defy the law and constitution and has again humiliated another same-sex couple by refusing to host their wedding.
Edwin Cameron to receive social justice award
South African LGBTQ+ icon Edwin Cameron will be honoured with the Inaugural Isibindi Award for Champions of Social Justice, Equality and Dignity in Africa.
Shaping perceptions: Queer representation in Afrikaans media
While many queer Afrikaners still struggle with their identity and acceptance, Afrikaans films and TV shows are increasingly depicting authentic LGBTQ experiences.
Teen expelled from school over rainbow birthday cake
An American teenager has been thrown out of her Christian school simply for celebrating her birthday with a rainbow cake while wearing a rainbow top.
Ugandan imam suspended for “unknowingly marrying a man”
A Muslim cleric in Uganda has been suspended because he got married to a man who he thought was a woman.
Gay serial rapist case sparks LGBT crackdown in Indonesia
The conviction of Reynhard Sinaga for a spate of serial rapes of men in the UK is being used to justify a clampdown on LGBT people in Indonesia.
Noks Simelane: Sharing my transition journey with the world
KwaZulu-Natal trans man Noks Simelane is using his YouTube channel to share his transition and to highlight the daily challenges facing transgender South Africans.
Brazil’s Supreme Court overturns gay Jesus film ban
In a victory for freedom of expression, Brazil’s Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling banning a parody film that includes a gay Jesus.
Marc Lottering and hubbie celebrate 10th anniversary
Comedian Marc Lottering has thanked his long-time partner and husband for putting up with him for the past ten years as the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary.
ANC Women’s League launches LGBTIQ desk
The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) has created an LGBTIQ Desk to champion the needs and rights of the LGBTIQ community but membership is limited to women.