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Dozens took to the streets on Friday in a peaceful march where protesters handed over a memorandum to Parliament on Friday 16 April 2021. Picture: Eyewitness News

Homophobia

#JusticeForLulu: Calls from LGBTQIA+ community for Parly to discuss homophobia

By Graig-Lee Smith

Dozens took to the streets on Friday in a peaceful march where protesters handed over a memorandum to Parliament in a demonstration that place under the banner ...

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    SA’s LGBTQIA+ community reels from another gay murder in less than 2 weeks

    The body of 40-year-old Andile ‘Lulu’ Ntuthela was found in a shallow grave in the backyard of the man who has now been arrested in connection with his murder.

    8 days ago
  • Murdered 34-year-old Sphamandla Khoza from Ntuzuma. Picture: Twitter

    Family of Durban man killed in apparent hate attack seek justice over his murder

    Sphamandla Khoza’s body was discovered in a ditch near his home last Monday.

    15 days ago
  • A LGBT rainbow flag hangs from on the steeple of the parish church in the Breitenfeld quarter in Vienna, on March 25, 2021. Picture: Alex Halada / AFP.

    Austrian Catholics fly rainbow flag after same-sex blessing ban

    The powerful Vatican office responsible for defending church doctrine, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), handed down a ruling that same-sex unions could not be blessed despite their "positive elements".

    17 days ago
  • The women of Philisa Abafazi Bethu, an NGO based in Cape Town that helps vctims of abuse. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN.

    As 16 days campaign ends, work against GBV continues for organisations

    Thursday marks the end of the campaign, but organisations such as Philisa Abafazi Bethu continue to serve communities where there are high levels of violence, drug abuse and gangs.

    132 days ago
  • FILE: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gestures during a press conference regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic at the Planalto Palace, Brasilia. Picture: AFP

    Bolsonaro tells Brazil not to deal with pandemic 'like fags'

    "All anyone talks about these days is the pandemic. We need to stop that," said Bolsonaro during the speech, which was ostensibly on tourism.

    161 days ago
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    Dan Palmer praised after becoming first Wallabies player to come out as gay

    Despite his demons, Dan Palmer said he enjoyed his time at the Waratahs and Brumbies and never felt discriminated against, insisting 'the battle for me was primarily with myself'.

    173 days ago
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    Chinese activist loses legal battle over homophobic textbooks

    So Xixi, who uses a pseudonym, resorted to consumer protection laws in an effort to prove the Jinan University Press book contained more errors than permitted and was therefore not suitable for sale to the public.

    229 days ago
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    RUBY HEALING: Straight talk by a grade 10 queer girl

    Why is society still so scared for young people to discover and have pride in their true identities, asks Ruby Healing.

    300 days ago
  • FILE: Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace (RCS) on 14 September, 2019 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Picture: AFP.

    Brazil footballer Neymar faces criminal complaint for homophobia

    The Sao Paulo prosecutor's office confirmed to AFP it had received the complaint, which it must now examine to decide whether to open a case against the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star.

    315 days ago
  • Sasha-Lee Heekes and Megan Watling. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN

    SAHRC takes Beloftebos wedding venue to court for rejecting same-sex couple

    Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes were told that the Beloftebos Wedding Venue would not host their special day in April 2021, because of their sexual orientation.

    414 days ago
  • Israel Folau. Picture: @OfficialIsraelFolau/Facebook.com.

    Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French club, sparks outrage

    Folau, 30, an ardent Christian and former poster boy of Australian rugby, was fired in May by Rugby Australia over a social media post warning 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.

    448 days ago
  • The Beloftebos venue in Stanford. Picture: Instagram/beloftebos

    CHARLES WEBSTER: The righteous bigotry of Beloftebos

    Do polite words, or sincerely held beliefs, negate hatefulness, asks Charles Webster.

    453 days ago
  • Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes wanted to get married at the Beloftebos venue in Stanford but were told that venue was off-limits because of their sexual orientation. Picture: Supplied

    SAHRC to investigate after CT venue refuses to host gay wedding

    Management at Beloftebos Wedding Venue told Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes it wouldn't host their special day next year because of their sexual orientation.

    456 days ago
  • Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes wanted to get married at the Beloftebos venue in Stanford but were told that venue was off-limits because of their sexual orientation. Picture: Supplied

    Freedom of Religion SA backs wedding venue for turning away same-sex couple

    Cape Town couple Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes wanted to celebrate their marriage at Beloftebos in Stanford in April next year.

    457 days ago
  • Flag of Malawi. Picture: Pixabay.com

    Malawi army denies homophobia motive for beating of transgender woman

    Malawi Army spokesman Paul Chiphwanya disputed claims that the individual was targeted because of their sexual identity.

    459 days ago
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    Brazil supreme court sides with Netflix over gay Jesus comedy

    The film depicts Jesus returning home with his boyfriend Orlando after 40 days in the desert, as Mary and Joseph plan a surprise party for Jesus's 30th birthday.

    467 days ago
  • British star Sam Smith. Picture: @samsmithworld/Instagram.

    Sam Smith: 'Music industry is homophobic'

    The 27-year-old singer came out as non-binary in September and admitted that doing so was terrifying because the music industry can be 'homophobic and sexist'.

    501 days ago
  • The rainbow flag, a symbol of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Picture: Pixabay.com

    Transgender community concerned NHI won't improve healthcare quality for them

    While the National Health Insurance Scheme is expected to provide universal healthcare for all South Africans, there are concerns that not much will change for the transgender community.

    523 days ago
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