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.