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France the latest to ban conversion therapy. So what about SA?:
As France becomes the newest country to ban conversion therapy as damaging and unethical quackery, isn't it time that South Africa follows suit?
SAHRC investigating queerphobe Taariq Jaftha:
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is investigating numerous queerphobia complaints against Capetonian Taariq Jaftha.
Namibia Pride 2021 rocks Windhoek (Photos):
The recent week-long Namibia Pride was the country’s biggest ever Pride celebration and featured a colourful Pride Parade through the capital Windhoek.
Roché Kester: Leading Gauteng’s LGBTI Desk:
Activist and poet Roché Kester is heading up the Gauteng provincial government’s new effort to better serve and protect its LGBTI residents.
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.
Social media star Nadia Jaftha distances herself from homophobic brother:
Nadia Jaftha, one of SA's top social media influencers, says she does not agree with her brother's shocking attack on the LGBTIQ+ community.
Historic! Chris Pappas to become SA’s first openly gay mayor:
In a historic moment for the LGBTIQ+ community, Chris Pappas will become the first openly gay mayor in South Africa, and likely Africa too.
“It’s not talked about”: Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe on queer mental health:
The LGBTIQ+ community faces high rates of mental health challenges. Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe talks about dealing with the crisis in South Africa.
A sister’s grief | Gay man murdered in alleged Joburg hate crime:
A woman is devastated after witnessing her gay brother stabbed to death in front of her during a night out that went horribly wrong.
Unlearning the Bible’s ‘condemnation’ of homosexuality:
Does the Bible condemn homosexuality? A landmark new publication helps Christians understand the Bible in a more LGBTIQ-affirming way.