LGBTQ+ News Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, shares insight on the urgent need to keep queer-inclusive sport alive in Africa Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer and a driving force behind the African Pride Games, has shared insights on the urgent need to keep queer-inclusive sport alive in Africa, saying he is “fighting because I know how heavy it is to feel invisible.” “Most people see the l By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hundreds gather at Cape Town Pride to honour Muhsin Hendricks – the world’s first openly gay imam, who was shot dead in February Hundreds of people in rainbow colours gathered on Saturday, March 1 in Cape Town, South Africa to honour Muhsin Hendricks – the world’s first openly gay imam, who was shot dead in February. “I was heartbroken. I think it’s sad especially how far we’ve come, considering how progressive South Africa h By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Muhsin Hendricks, the “world’s first openly gay imam”, shot dead in South Africa Muhsin Hendricks, the “world’s first openly gay imam” and a trailblazing figure in the LGBTQ+ Muslim community, has been shot dead in South Africa. The 57-year-old cleric, renowned for running a mosque in Cape Town that welcomed marginalised Muslims, was killed in a targeted attack on Saturday morni By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Friends “shocked and heartbroken” after lesbian couple murdered in South Africa Nombulelo Bhixa, 28, and Minenhle Ngcobo, 22 – a young lesbian couple – have been murdered in South Africa, allegedly by the former male partner of one of the victims. According to media reports, on 27 August, the women were approached by Ngcobo’s ex-boyfriend before an argument ensued, during which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Runs in the Family, starring trans actor Gabe Gabriel, nominated for top award at 35th GLAAD Media Awards Giant Films and Fae Pictures has announced its father-son queer road trip drama, Runs in the Family, has been nominated for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards which will take place on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Ian Gabriel (Ludik, Four Corners) and Gabe Gabriel (No By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Report: Majorities in 10 countries support legal protections for trans rights The Williams Institute has found the majority of people in 10 countries support the notion of non-discrimination policies for trans people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Three LGBTQ+ people killed in South Africa Three LGBTQ+ people have been murdered in South Africa during Pride month. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Wave of hate crime continues in South Africa Phelokazi Ndlwana, a 24-year-old out lesbian, is the latest victim of a suspected hate crime. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News South Africa sees wave of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime Lonwabo Jack, a 22-year-old gay man, was recently murdered in Cape Town, South Africa. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Athlete takes discrimination case to European Court of Human Rights Caster Semenya, an out gay South African athlete is taking her case to the European Court of Human Rights. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
