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Added on: 06/15/2024

There are just a handful of out, gay professional footballers in the world: here are their stories

06/14/2024

The world of men’s professional football has long been playing catch-up when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation and visibility, with very few openly gay professional footballers. But…

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Added on: 06/03/2024

Zackie Achmat Concedes Defeat, Warns of Anti-Democratic Forces

06/02/2024

Zackie Achmat, South Africa’s first out queer independent candidate to stand in a national election, will not be going to Parliament after failing to garner enough votes. “The…

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Added on: 06/03/2024

Johannesburg LGBT+ Pride marches on despite U.S. terrorism warning

06/01/2024

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Thousands of people took part in Johannesburg’s first LGBT+ Pride march since the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday despite U.S. warnings of a possible terrorist…

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Added on: 06/02/2024

Johannesburg LGBT+ Pride marches on despite U.S. terrorism warning

06/01/2024

Thousands of people took part in Johannesburg’s first LGBT+ Pride march since the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday despite U.S. warnings of a possible terrorist attack in the…

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Added on: 05/28/2024

Zackie Achmat and His Queer Revolution

05/27/2024

For many South Africans, Zackie Achmat is best remembered as the co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), which waged a valiant battle to compel Thabo Mbeki’s…

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Added on: 05/19/2024

South Africa’s Queer Community Marks IDAHOBIT 2024

05/18/2024

Several events were held across South Africa this week to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), under the 2024 theme of “No one…

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Added on: 05/17/2024

Botswana deports U.S. pastor Steven Anderson over anti-gay views

05/16/2024

GABORONE (Reuters) – President Ian Khama of Botswana said on Tuesday he had ordered the arrest and deportation of U.S. pastor Steven Anderson, who was banned from…

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Added on: 04/20/2024

Mathabatha Joba’s podcast empowers queer voices

04/19/2024

The airwaves buzz with a new and exciting podcast called ‘LivenInspirewithMathabatha’ hosted by an advocate for the LBGTQ+ community Mathabatha Joba every Wednesday from 19:00-20:00 on MyneighborhoodTV….

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Added on: 04/15/2024

Beaten, Strangled and Robbed: New Grindr Gang Syndicate Cases in Durban

04/13/2024

The LGBTQ+ community in KwaZulu-Natal is urged to be vigilant following new reports of several individuals being targeted by criminals on the Grindr dating app in the…

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Added on: 04/14/2024

Beaten, Strangled and Robbed: New Grindr Gang Syndicate Cases in Durban

04/13/2024

The LGBTQ+ community in KwaZulu-Natal is urged to be vigilant following new reports of several individuals being targeted by criminals on the Grindr dating app in the…

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Added on: 04/13/2024

Disbelief as Zuma’s MK Party Sells LGBTIQ+ Merchandise

04/12/2024

The Umkhonto WeSizwe (MK) party appears to be courting the LGBTIQ+ community by selling rainbow-themed promotional wear, despite its founder repeatedly attacking queer people and their relationships….

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Added on: 03/03/2024

Cape Town Gay Pride Shows Solidarity With Africa’s Persecuted

03/02/2024

Led by motorcycle riders draped in rainbow colours and dressed in multicolour costumes, more than 3,000 people on Saturday took part in Cape Town’s annual Gay Pride…

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Added on: 02/20/2024

‘We’re Going to Stand Up’: Queer Literature is Booming in Africa

02/18/2024

As a queer teenager growing up in northern Nigeria, Arinze Ifeakandu often found himself searching for books that reflected what he felt. He combed through the books…

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Added on: 02/13/2024

‘Grindr 7 gang’ | LGBTQIA victims often unsupported – Yaya Mavundla

02/12/2024

It’s a sombre Monday morning when members and allies of the LGBTQIA community arrive at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. “Why are you subscribing to a gay dating…

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Added on: 01/25/2024

Zuma under fire for remarks about ‘anti-democratic’ same-sex laws

01/24/2024

Gender rights groups have warned politicians not to exploit the rights of minority groups for “cheap political gain”. This follows comments made by former president Jacob Zuma regarding same-sex…

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Added on: 01/24/2024

Jacob Zuma vows to reverse same-sex marriage rights in South Africa

01/23/2024

Disgraced former President Jacob Zuma has raised alarms within the LGBTIQ+ community by seemingly spearheading a campaign to undermine the hard-won rights of same-sex couples in South…

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Added on: 12/22/2023

Africans differ over clerical blessings for same-sex couples

12/21/2023

Homosexuality is a controversial topic in Africa, a continent where many people have strong and very conservative views on sexual orientation. Pope Francis’ recent approval of blessings for same-sex couples…

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Added on: 12/18/2023

All SA women, in particular lesbian, bisexual and queer women, continue to face an aggravated threat of violence

12/17/2023

South Africa has one of the most progressive constitutions and laws in the world when it comes to human rights, including respecting the rights of women and…

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Added on: 12/10/2023

Dating app abductions raise fears for LGBT+ safety in South Africa

12/8/2023

Thabsie Mabezane, a transgender woman and LGBT+ activist in South Africa, was aware of personal safety when she met a man on the dating app Tinder earlier…

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Added on: 12/06/2023

Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill passes final hurdle in Parliament

12/05/2023

In a historic development, South Africa’s Parliament has passed the amended version of the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. It will now go to President Cyril…

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Added on: 11/24/2023

Equality Court refuses to rule on LGBTIQ+ asylum discrimination

11/23/2023

Activists have expressed their disappointment over the Equality Court’s failure to address blatant discrimination against an LGBTIQ+ asylum seeker by the Department of Home Affairs. The case revolves…

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Added on: 11/18/2023

Nkoli: The Vogue Opera – the making of a musical about a queer liberation activist in South Africa

11/17/2023

The history of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid (separatist white minority rule) is taught only through the broadest of brushstrokes in the country’s schools. So might music…

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Added on: 11/02/2023

Will U.S. Abortion Wars End a Successful Foreign Policy in Africa?

11/02/2023

Fierce opposition from conservative lawmakers is casting doubt on the future of PEPFAR, the U.S. government’s most successful global-health program, which was set up two decades ago…

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Added on: 10/30/2023

Johannesburg Pride marches for LGBTQ+ Ugandans in wake of Anti-Homosexuality Bill

10/29/2023

The 34th Johannesburg Pride, which was estimated to have a 24,000 strong crowd marching for equality, took place at the Wanderers Stadium in the South African city…

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Added on: 10/29/2023

Johannesburg Pride marches for LGBTQ+ Ugandans after anti-gay law passed

10/28/2023

More than 20,000 people marched through Johannesburg on Saturday to celebrate Pride, singing, dancing and making their support clear for LGBTQ+ communities across Africa who cannot be…

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Added on: 10/16/2023

South African transgender pilot fights to return to the skies

10/15/2023

An experienced South African transgender pilot says that his flying career has been unfairly grounded by the aviation authorities due to his gender identity. Kailer Smit, 32, based…

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Added on: 10/15/2023

South African LGBTQI+ rights are still something to fight for

10/14/2023

We know how brilliant our country’s Constitution is, and how well it protects the rights of LGBTQI+ people. There is no constitution like it on the continent…

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Added on: 07/27/2023

Supporters of gay rights and EFF members go head to head at UCT

07/26/2023

Tensions ran high at the University of Cape Town on Monday evening as supporters of gay rights confronted members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) ahead of…

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Added on: 07/01/2023

Pride Shabbat at Cape Town’s Temple Israel embodies community and diversity

06/30/2023

Despite it being a cold winter’s evening, Friday 23rd June saw a packed turnout for Pride Shabbat, taking place at Temple Israel Wynberg in Cape Town. A…

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Added on: 05/22/2023

Gay couple’s court victory a watershed moment in Namibia’s history

05/21/2023

A South African gay man and his Namibian spouse scored a landmark victory after they forced the Namibian government to recognise same-sex marriages registered outside of the…