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Dutch Reformed Church agrees (again) to allow same-sex unions:
Following years of conflict, the Dutch Reformed Church (NG Kerk) has agreed to be more inclusive of same-sex unions while apologising for its homophobic discrimination.
In pictures: 2019 Pretoria Pride Parade:
The 2019 Pretoria Pride parade saw members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies taking to the streets of Centurion on Saturday to celebrate their sexual and gender identity.
Free at last! Kenyan LGBTIQ activist rejected by SA is taken in by Canada:
George Barasa, the Kenyan LGBTIQ activist who was humiliatingly denied asylum in South Africa for not being gay enough, has instead been given a safe haven by Canada.
Johannesburg Pride responds to performers ‘exclusion’ row:
There is unhappiness on social media about the headline artists at this year's Johannesburg Pride, with some claiming that queer performers of colour have been excluded.
Costa Carastavrakis is living his best (gay) life:
Bullied, hijacked, addicted to drugs and toxic relationships, and violated. Costa Carastavrakis has written an inspiring book about overcoming stigma, shame and substance abuse.
In pictures: The faces of Soweto Pride 2019:
Celebrating 15 years of activism, Soweto Pride 2019 took place on Saturday 28 September in Orlando to celebrate diverse sexualities and gender identities.
2019 Soweto Pride March in pictures:
Saturday's Soweto Pride 2019 march was a defiant demonstration of LGBTQ+ identity and unity in the streets of Orlando.
Joburg radio station ordered to apologise for ‘moffie’ skit:
The BCCSA has found radio station Hot 91.9fm guilty of homophobia for broadcasting a skit that included the word 'moffie'.
Trans prisoner secures right to live and be treated as a woman:
In a damning judgement against the state, a judge has confirmed that a transgender prisoner in the Western Cape has the right to express her gender identity while serving out her sentence in a men's prison.
Eswatini government officially rejects LGBTI group:
The government of Eswatini confirms that it views LGBTI people as criminals and second class citizens who are not entitled to basic human rights.