Botswana | Disappointment at government’s appeal of same-sex ruling
LGBTI activists in Botswana have spoken out against the attorney general’s decision to appeal the historic court ruling legalising same-sex sexuality.
The world’s first gender-neutral dolls have arrived
The makers of Barbie have unveiled a new range of gender-neutral dolls that allow children the freedom to create their own characters and genders.
Joburg radio station ordered to apologise for ‘moffie’ skit
The BCCSA has found radio station Hot 91.9fm guilty of homophobia for broadcasting a skit that included the word ‘moffie’.
Trans prisoner secures right to live and be treated as a woman
In a damning judgement against the state, a judge has confirmed that a transgender prisoner in the Western Cape has the right to express her gender identity while serving out her sentence in a men’s prison.
Billy Porter makes history, LGBTQ stars score at the Emmys
Sunday’s Emmy Awards was filled with LGBTQ wins! Notably, Pose’s Billy Porter scooped the Emmy in Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, making him the first openly gay black actor to take the honour.
Colours of Love: True Love highlights black, queer couples
The iconic True Love magazine has been praised for featuring four queer couples in its latest issue as a commemoration of Pride month in Gauteng.
Indonesia | President delays draconian extramarital sex ban
Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, has delayed the ratification of a controversial new penal code that would criminalise sex outside of marriage, including sex between LGBTQ people.
After a decade, the future of Ekurhuleni Pride is uncertain
In the wake of the recent 11th Ekurhuleni Pride, the organisers have revealed that the event’s future is now in doubt.
Mauritius | Bid to legalise same-sex sexuality
Four young activists have approached the Supreme Court of Mauritius to legalise homosexuality in order “to establish equality and freedom under the law” for LGBT people.
Getroud Met Rugby’s first same-sex wedding on an Afrikaans soapie
Getroud Met Rugby (Married to Rugby) has broken new ground on South African TV by recently broadcasting the first same-sex interracial wedding on an Afrikaans soapie.