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Caster Semenya’s Human Rights Court Victory: Here’s What it Means:
Queer two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she's been vindicated by the European Court of Human Rights. Here's what the landmark ruling means.
Opinion: The Roast Helen Zille Deserves:
Trans advocate Brent Janse van Vuuren calls out the DA for its silence on its Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille's recent anti-trans statements.
Pope Apologises For Using Anti-Gay Slur:
Pope Francis has apologised for using a homophobic term in a meeting in which he told bishops to reject gay candidates for the priesthood.
LGBTQ+ Books Dominate America’s Most Challenged Books List:
The American Library Association has revealed that seven out of the top ten most challenged books in US libraries in 2023 tackled LGBTQ+ themes.
Doctor Dulcy Rakumakoe – fulfilling her destiny:
Motlatsi Motseoile talks to LGBTIQ+ role model Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe about her path to success and what it means to be a social entrepreneur.
Religion and state need to be in balance to protect democracy in South Africa:
The relationship between religion and the law is often complicated due to the tension between freedom of belief and protection from abuse.
South African queer Muslims denounce hateful fatwa:
A group of South African queer Muslims have asserted that it is indeed possible to be LGBTQIA+ and Muslim, in defiance of a recent anti-queer fatwa.
Rihanna’s influence in bringing men’s lingerie to the masses:
While interest in sexy men's lingerie has been growing in queer culture for years, Rihanna is helping it come into the mainstream.
Queer individual stabbed to death after bathroom argument:
The start of the new year has been marred by another report of a senseless murder of a young queer individual, this time in Mmabatho.
Botswana govt accepts court ruling overturning gay ban:
The Government of Botswana has formally acknowledged Monday's landmark court ruling that finally decriminalised homosexuality in the country.
Dr Bev Ditsie: “I’m in awe that I’m still alive”:
Ahead of their 50th, we spoke to Dr Bev Ditsie about regrets, staying true to themselves, and what advice they'd give their 19-year-old self.
Mr Gay Worlds speak out for equality for same-sex Namibian family:
The two reigning Mr Gay World titleholders condemn Namibian government's decision to appeal a historic same-sex family court ruling.
Hungary | Cynical anti-LGBTIQ referendum announced:
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that Hungarians will be asked to vote on discriminating against LGBTIQ people with a biased referendum.
LGBTQ worse than Covid says Ghana Speaker of Parliament:
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament backs an anti-LGBTQ bill, warning that advocating for LGBTQ equality is a pandemic" that's worse than Covid-19.
Triangle Project concerned by delayed hate crimes bill:
Even as Pride Month comes to a close, gay people still find themselves the victims of bigoted speech and hate crimes in South Africa.
Queer Books: Touch & Robert Hamblin’s memoir:
Two new SA non-fiction queer books are further expanding our insights into sexuality and gender by sharing authentic real-life experiences.
UEFA denies Euro 2020 rainbow stadium request because it’s “political”:
UEFA has rejected a request to light up Munich's Allianz Arena soccer stadium in rainbow colours to protest Hungary's anti-LGBTIQ+ laws.
Yaya Mavundla celebrates her new ID number:
Transgender reality TV personality Yaya Mavundla is celebrating being legally recognised as the woman she's always been but admits that being a celebrity made things easier.
Letter to Minister of Justice from National LGBTI Sector:
On 14 May 2021, the LGBTI Sector sent a letter to the Minister of Justice confirming the deadline for answers to the sector's questions.
What is your romantic orientation?:
Have you ever thought about your romantic orientation? And nope, it’s not always the same as the sexual orientation you identify with.