“Kelders van Geheime” Introduces Gay Romance
e.tv’s Afrikaans daily drama, Kelders van Geheime (Cellars of Secrets), is about to serve viewers a passionate same-sex romance that’s set to ruffle feathers.
Transgender Prisoners Challenge Prison Authorities
Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but rights organisations are concerned about implementation.
Six Months On, Still No Justice for Slain Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks
Anger is growing as the authorities appear no closer to finding justice for South African gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who was assassinated in February.
Drag Star Tollie Parton Targeted in Online Religious Hate Speech
South African drag star Tollie Parton and the art of drag come under attack from a religious extremist on Facebook, triggering a wave of anti-LGBTQ hate speech.
LinkedIn “Quietly” Drops Transgender Hate Speech Protection
LinkedIn has joined the growing number of companies and platforms that are rolling back policies aimed at protecting and affirming LGBTIQ+ identities.
Queer Authors Recognised by 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards
Queer authors Alistair Mackay and Siya Khumalo have been recognised for their LGBTQ-themed novels on the 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards longlist.
Litigating for Liberation: 20 Years of SALC’s Fight for LGBTIQ+ Equality
Marking 20 years of legal change, SALC reflects on its groundbreaking work defending LGBTIQ+ rights through strategic litigation across Southern Africa.
History Made as Wales Elects First Lesbian Anglican Archbishop
Conservative Anglicans are outraged after Cherry Vann, an openly queer woman, was elected as the new Archbishop of Wales.
Botswana Forum to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Economic Inclusion and Power
Gaborone, Botswana will become the epicentre of a bold conversation about Africa’s future—one that centres economic inclusion and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Survivor of Alleged LGBTIQ+ Hate Crime Rape Seeks Closure in Pretoria Court
A lesbian survivor of an alleged LGBTIQ+ hate crime rape while she was a teenager continues to seek justice in a Pretoria court.