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Opinion | Would Simon Nkoli be proud of where we are today?:
As we celebrate Pride in South Africa, Motlatsi Motseoile reflects on the memory of Simon Nkoli; one of the figures behind the first Pride march in Africa.
PTA theatre speaks: Anti-bullying show banned to “protect” children:
The Pretoria theatre that cancelled an LGBTQ-affirming
Nigeria | Judge throws out homosexuality charges against 47 men:
A high profile case against 47 men in Nigeria arrested in a Lagos hotel on homosexuality charges has collapsed, but activists fear charges could be reinstated.
LGBTIQ activists face off with Cheeky Palate producers:
A collective of queer activists has met with the producers of the Phat Joe TV show Cheeky Palate over homophobic comments aired in the first episode.
Blvck Queer Block:
Blvck Queer Block (BQB) is a new South African creative, collaborative and authentic performance forum that represents black and queer women on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
Watch it here! WQMD Season 2 Ep 3 – Homophobia:
What is homophobia? In the third episode of Season 2 of WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear), the team share some of their homophobic experiences.
Eswatini LGBTI await crucial court ruling:
The LGBTI community in Eswatini is waiting to hear if the nation's high court will order the government to finally register an LGBTI rights organisation.
Naomi Campbell’s shout-out to SA’s LGBTIQ+ activism:
None other than British supermodel Naomi Campbell has praised the Thami Dish Foundation for hosting the Global LGBTIQ+ Network Conference in Johannesburg this week.
LGBTQ-inclusive puppet show cancelled by PTA theatre:
The Pierneef Theater in Pretoria has scrapped performances of an inclusive children’s puppet show because of complaints that it includes LGBTQ characters.
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PTA theatre speaks: Anti-bullying show banned to “protect” children: The Pretoria theatre that cancelled an LGBTQ-affirming
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Opinion | Would Simon Nkoli be proud of where we are today?
October is branded Pride month in South Africa and, depending on who you ask or speak
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PTA theatre speaks: Anti-bullying show banned to “protect” children
The Pretoria theatre that cancelled an LGBTQ-affirming
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Nigeria | Judge throws out homosexuality charges against 47 men
A high profile case against 47 men in Nigeria arrested in a Lagos hotel on homosexuality
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LGBTIQ activists face off with Cheeky Palate producers
A collective of queer activists has met with the producers of the Phat Joe TV show Cheeky Palate
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