Author Archive Op-ed | SA’s LGBTQ voters distrustful of political elites: SA's LGBTQ voters are losing confidence in the country’s political leadership to provide a safe and secure environment for the community. More + LGBTQ rights – An indication that Africa does not take the African Charter seriously: Same-sex practices carry penalties of fines and imprisonment in more than a dozen African countries, in clear violation of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights, writes Gerbrandt van Heerden. More +