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US LGBTQI+ special envoy Jessica Stern concludes Africa visit: Jessica Stern, the US LGBTQI+ Special Envoy has concluded a short visit to Africa where she met with activists and government officials.

SAHRC says LGBTQ+ ban shop owner must pay R500,000 in damages: The SA Human Rights Commission says the owner of the Gqeberha shop that banned LGBTQ+ people must pay damages and be criminally investigated.

Queer apartheid: Gqeberha shop bans LGBTQ people: In a blatant violation of the Equality Act, the owner of a shop in Gqeberha has declared that he will not serve or allow LGBTQ people onto the premises.

Tendai Thondhlana: Breaking Barriers and Amplifying Voices: Activist and communication guru Tendai Thondhlana opens up about his personal journey and his views on LGBTIQ+ activism in Africa.

EFF and Malema slammed for LGBTIQ+ rights hypocrisy: The EFF's decision to host a virulently anti-LGBTIQ+ speaker at its upcoming 10th-anniversary lecture has been widely criticised as hypocritical.

LGBTQ+ corporate allies must show their true colours: Recent incidents in the US suggest that some companies are only LGBTQ+ corporate allies for as long as it doesn't affect their bottom line.

ANC, EFF, and PA back Johannesburg mayor from anti-LGBTIQ+ party (again): The ANC, EFF and PA have again shown that their LGBTIQ-allyship is easily discarded for political power in the city of Johannesburg.

Same-sex family forced apart by uncaring Home Affairs: The Department of Home Affairs has been accused of being unnecessarily cruel in separating a same-sex family by dragging out one of the men's permanent residence application.

Helen Zille says people identify as gay or trans to be “woke”: Helen Zille, the Chairperson of the DA Federal Council, has made a statement revealing her true views on gay and trans people.

“We have the right to exist!” Protests against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill: Protestors gathered in Pretoria and Cape Town on Friday to condemn Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill and show solidarity with queer Ugandans.