DSTV’s new LGBTIQ TV channel answers our questions
In a surprise move, DSTV last month announced a pop-up LGBTQI+ TV channel, OUTtv South Africa, launching from 4 October until 4 November. We spoke to MD Warren-Lee Whitcher for more about the initiative and its plans for the future.
Soweto Pride March 2018 In Pictures
Saturday’s 13th annual Soweto Pride march saw dozens taking to the streets of Protea Glen. Check out our exclusive gallery of images of the day.
Kenyan activists hope Indian gay sex ruling will sway judges
Kenyan human rights groups will argue that the High Court in Nairobi should consider the recent Indian Supreme Court ruling legalising same-sex intimacy in their own bid to decriminalise homosexuality.
Strictly Come Dancing wows viewers with same-sex routine (Watch)
The UK version of popular TV dance competition Strictly Come Dancing has been applauded for featuring an impressive same-sex dance routine.
Hundreds party at Soweto Pride but fewer march
Soweto Pride was marked by hundreds of party-goers celebrating their identity during a weekend-long festival, but far fewer took to the streets to march for equality.
Durban | Speaker rejects LGBTI motion for third time
Durban’s EThekwini Municipality Council Speaker, William Mapena, has for the third time refused to allow LGBTI issues to be discussed in council, reportedly calling these “special rights.”
Shameful! Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats
What was meant to be an affirming and landmark moment for LGBTQ people in Zimbabwe has ended in abuse and hate, forcing a teacher to resign after 15 years of exemplary service.
Furious bigot attacks Cape Town’s ‘ungodly’ drag queen hikers
A Durbanville man has lashed out at the two drag queens who hiked up Lion’s Head in Cape Town in heels, ironically to raise awareness about bullying.
This Zimbabwe man’s way of ‘dealing with gay people’ will surprise you
A ‘red-blooded’ Zimbabwe man has posted a video on how to ‘deal with gay people’ after a school teacher controversially came out to his students.
UN Secretary-General calls for global LGBTI equality
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the equal rights of LGBTI people to be recognised around the world.