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Gender Commission says Beloftebos is “weaponising” freedom of religion:
The same-sex couple turned away by the Beloftebos wedding venue welcome new court papers filed by the Commission on Gender Equality in their support.
LGBTIQ+ Rainbow Flag raised at Constitution Hill (pics):
The start of Gauteng's Pride Month was marked with the raising of the LGBTIQ+ Rainbow Flag at Johannesburg's Constitution Hill on a cloudy and chilly Friday morning.
Same-sex couple seek R2 million in damages from Beloftebos wedding venue:
The same-sex couple turned away by the Beloftebos wedding venue have filed court papers against the Christian owners, demanding an apology and R2 million in damages to be given to a charity.
Sade Giliberti | We’re just people who want to love freely:
Sade Giliberti is one of SA's most iconic openly queer personalities, having grown up with millions of teens on television.
Will SAPS finally release LGBTIQ hate crimes stats?:
South African Police Commissioner Khehla Sithole has indicated that the SAPS is committed to releasing crime statistics that specifies LGBTIQ hate crimes. But are these even being recorded?
Horror axe attack highlights same-sex domestic violence:
A Limpopo woman who was hacked with an axe by her wife is highlighting the rarely discussed issue of domestic violence in LGBTIQ relationships.
Ramaphosa urged to reject Civil Union Amendment Bill:
An anti-LGBTQ 'religious freedom' group has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to not sign the Civil Union Amendment Bill and send it back to Parliament.
Charlize Theron’s new action flick The Old Guard is queer movie magic:
The new Netflix hit movie The Old Guard, co-produced by and starring Charlize Theron, is an action blockbuster that features a prominent gay couple.
Dancing for change: Meet trans ballet dancer Sophie Rebecca:
UK ballet dancer Sophie Rebecca is making a powerful impact through her performances and activism as a proud transgender woman in the traditionally conservative ballet world.
EFF apologises to LGBTQI+ South Africans for members voting against Civil Union Amendment Bill:
In an extraordinary turn of events, the EFF has apologised after three of its members in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) voted against the Civil Union Amendment Bill.