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Homophobic jeweller Craig Marks threatens legal action against LGBTQ backlash: Craig Marks,  a defiant Cape Town jeweller who's refused to make an engagement ring for a same-sex couple, says that it's become the victim of hate speech from the LGBTQ community.

Phuti Lekoloane, SA’s 1st gay footballer, faces locker-room homophobia: South Africa's first openly gay male soccer player, Phuti Lekoloane, is devastated after being rejected by fellow footballers because of his sexuality.

Daveyton man queer-bashed for using women’s bathroom: A young LGBTQ man says he was beaten unconscious after using the women's bathroom at his longtime local tavern in Daveyton, on Johannesburg's East Rand.

Home Affairs “loses” Kenyan LGBTIQ activist’s asylum file: After two years of anguish, Kenyan LGBTIQ activist George Barasa says his asylum review documents have now 'gone missing' at Home Affairs.

Eswatini government refuses to register LGBTI group: The registrar of companies in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is refusing to register an LGBTI rights group, arguing that its objectives have a "negative mindset."

9th Durban Pride a political & social expression of LGBTQ identity: KZN's queer community came out in their hundreds for the 9th annual Durban Pride on Saturday, despite the city council once again failing to publicly support the event.

Tragedy as gay Pretoria couple killed together in accident: The tragic death of two gay Pretoria men in a road accident has been exacerbated by claims that media outlets have avoided reporting that they were a committed couple.

Wealthy rugby star Israel Folau is raising millions for hate: Despite being worth millions, Israel Folau outrageously wants others to pay for him to be able to justify his homophobia and bigotry in court.

Abusive Home Affairs biggest challenge facing LGBTI asylum seekers: A new report reveals the many challenges facing LGBTI asylum seekers who have fled to South Africa, including homophobic and xenophobic state officials.

Ramaphosa includes gay community in inauguration speech. Now it’s time for action: Cyril Ramaphosa has included lesbian and gay people in his presidential inauguration speech; a truly rare occasion in Africa.