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Not like father, like son? Duduzane Zuma backs LGBTQI+ rights:
Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane, is set to launch a political party - one that backs LGBTQI+ rights, in contrast to his father's bigoted stance.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in December 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Nigeria: Police Threaten to Arrest LGBTIQ+ TikTokers:
The celebration of LGBTIQ+ identities on TikTok in Nigeria sparks a disturbing response from police, who've threatened to arrest participants.
Queer Demographic Revolution: Almost 30% of Gen Z Americans Identify as LGBTQ+:
There's a seismic shift in sexuality and gender identification among young Americans, with 28% of Gen Z adults identifying as LGBTQ+.
All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness:
Queer film in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, featuring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, hits South African cinemas.
Alarming Findings in isiZulu LGBTIQ+ Online Search Results Study:
A study into online search engine results for isiZulu LGBTIQ+ terms, reveals an "astonishing" amount of disinformation and hate content.
Jacob Zuma vows to reverse same-sex marriage rights in South Africa:
Disgraced former President Jacob Zuma is seemingly spearheading a campaign to undermine the hard-won rights of same-sex couples in South Africa.
Dricus Du Plessis UFC opponent’s shocking anti-LGBTIQ+ rant:
Sean Strickland, the man beaten by South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis in the weekend's UFC championship bout, is an unrepentant queerphobe.
Latheem rebrands as Jason Orpheus, unveils new single “Ghost”:
Out Cape Town singer-songwriter, Latheem, has undergone a transformative rebranding and emerged with a new identity as Jason Orpheus.
Burundi: President accused of stoking anti-LGBTIQ+ hate:
Burundi's president has come under fire from Human Rights Watch, the US and the EU for expressing support for executing LGBTIQ+ individuals.
They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream:
If someone told you that you were “serving c*nt”, would you be offended? Christian Ilbury looks at the term's long history in queer communities.
RuPaul Champions Drag Queens in Emmys Triumph:
In a triumphant moment at the Emmys, RuPaul won his 8th Emmy Award and 5th for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Here are all the LGBTIQ+ Emmy highlights!
Opinion: Beyond Gaza – South Africa’s Inconsistent Stance on LGBTIQ+ Rights:
South Africa's stance on Gaza is in contrast to its weak position on international LGBTIQ+ rights, revealing a pattern of selective advocacy.
30 years of LGBTQ+ history in Russia: from decriminalisation in 1993 to ‘extremist’ status in 2023:
The recent labelling of the “LGBTQ+ movement” in Russia as “extremist” is the culmination of a troubling 30-year cycle that started in 1993.
Ghana: Education authorities specify ban on same-sex conduct:
The Ghana Education Service encourages anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment by unnecessarily singling out same-sex sexual conduct in schools as misconduct.
Gabriel Attal makes history as France’s first gay prime minister:
In a historic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the appointment of Gabriel Attal as the first gay Prime Minister of France.
Africa: 2023 saw weaponisation of laws against LGBTI persons:
Amnesty International says that 2023 witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation directed against LGBTI persons across Africa.
Brutal assault on trans woman sparks outrage in Namibia:
In a shocking incident in Namibia, two men are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly beating and sexually assaulting a trans woman.
TikTok preacher spreads dangerous anti-LGBTIQ+ hate speech:
A hate speech preacher on TikTok has directly associated LGBTIQ+ people with paedophilia, claiming that it is legal in the LGBTIQ+ community.
LGBTI+ group’s buses vandalised in Pretoria:
An LGBTI+ group's outreach services have been put on hold after vandals damaged its buses during the festive season.