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Coronavirus | Queer community urged to limit dating app hookups:
As South Africa desperately tries to limit the spread of coronavirus, the ANCWL LGBTIQ+ Desk has urged the LGBTIQ+ community to take action to protect itself.
Boipelo’s Family Tree: a fruitful literary find for same-sex parents:
Young queer author Mantedieng Mamabolo speaks to MambaOnline about Boipelo’s Family Tree, her groundbreaking children's book affirming the inclusion of same-sex families.
“You think you’re a man?” KZN lesbian women brutally beaten:
A young queer woman from KwaZulu-Natal has shared how she and a friend were mercilessly beaten and verbally abused for being lesbian.
Coronavirus | Free State Pride & Mr Gay Western Cape postponed:
More LGBTQ+ events have now been postponed because of the growing threat of coronavirus in South Africa, including Free State Pride.
State to oppose bail for alleged killers of “Jamie” Adnaan Davids:
The bail hearing of the men accused of stabbing “Jamie” Adnaan Davids 25 times has been postponed after they appeared in court again on Monday.
Ghana bans African LGBTIQ rights conference:
The government of Ghana has banned a conference on LGBTQ rights but the organisers insist that they postponed it because of the coronavirus.
Joburg’s Queer Wellness Centre is a first in SA:
The Queer Wellness Centre in Joburg is said to be SA's most comprehensive specialist private clinic for the LGBTQI+ community – for those that can afford it.
Community rejects bail for alleged killers of “Jamie” Adnaan Davids:
Activists and family members are calling for the three men accused of killing Jamie Adnaan Davids in Cape Town to be denied bail.
Queer individual murdered in Cape Town:
Cape Town's LGBTQ+ community is reeling after “Jamie” Adnaan Davids was stabbed 25 times with a pair of scissors.
Cape Town Pride condemns ‘corrective’ rape of lesbian:
Last week's annual Cape Town Pride celebrations have been marred by the shocking gang rape of a young lesbian woman.
ANCWL LGBTIQ+ Desk slams ACDP for unAfrican gay sinners statement:
In a new low, the In a new low, the ACDP (African Christian Democratic Party) has described LGBTQ people as sinners who "practice" acts that undermine African values.
Beloftebos same-sex couple reject SAHRC court action:
The same-sex couple who were turned away by the Beloftebos wedding venue have objected to the way that the SAHRC is handling the case.
Putin wants to ban same-sex marriage in Russia’s Constitution:
President Vladimir Putin's conservative crusade to "protect families" now extends to amending Russia's Constitution to specifically outlaw same-sex marriage.
We’re Queer my Dear is coming back!:
We’re Queer my Dear, the LGBTIQ+ online web series is set to return after an impactful and acclaimed first season.
Cape Town Pride accused of favouring DA over other parties:
The organisers of Cape Town Pride have denied that they have allowed the event to become a party political platform for the Democratic Alliance.
Cape Town Pride | Call for SA to speak out on African LGBTIQ rights:
Thousands came out to mark the 17th annual Cape Town Pride, which was backed by DA leader John Steenhuisen and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
It’s over! Pete Buttigieg drops out of presidential race:
Pete Buttigieg's husband has praised him, as his spouse's historic campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the US Presidential election comes to an end.
Ekurhuleni Council votes for inclusive gender non-binary dress code:
The City of Ekurhuleni is moving with the times, with its Council voting to amend the dress code to be inclusive of the gender non-binary community.
Western Cape Legislature illuminated in Pride rainbow colours:
In a dramatic show of support for Cape Town Pride, the Western Cape Legislature building has for the first time been illuminated in the LGBTQI+ rainbow flag colours.
DA moves to formalise 1st LGBTQ structure in Cape Town:
A motion to create the first formal body within the DA to address LGBTIQ issues has been approved in the city of Cape Town.