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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.
Outrage as Sizzlers massacre killer is considered for early parole:
The sister of one of the victims of SAs worst queer mass killing, the Sizzlers massacre, is lobbying to stop his killer from being released.
Review: Mrs Simpsons – Style and substance:
Fans of The Crown will know all about the inspiration behind Mrs Simpsons restaurant. Gavin Hayward reviews this Dullstroom landmark.
Eswatini LGBTI await crucial court ruling:
The LGBTI community in Eswatini is waiting to hear if the nation's high court will order the government to finally register an LGBTI rights organisation.