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Corrective rape

Imam Muhsin Hendricks’s murder is a stark reminder that discrimination has devastating consequences

Maverick Citizen

Imam Muhsin Hendricks’s murder is a stark reminder that discrimination has devastating consequences

By Eva Kiwango

Freedom of expression is a crucial tool for advancing LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

South Africa

Freedom of expression is a crucial tool for advancing LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

By Thokozani Mbwana

Gender-based Violence: Mbalula admits SAPS neglects cases of violence against women – but no special treatment for Manana

South Africa

Gender-based Violence: Mbalula admits SAPS neglects cases of violence against women – but no special treatment for Manana

By Marianne Merten

GroundUp: Annual showdown between Cape Town Pride and protesters, ver 2016

South Africa

GroundUp: Annual showdown between Cape Town Pride and protesters, ver 2016

By GroundUp

Health-e News: Young East Rand lesbians wear the pants

South Africa

Health-e News: Young East Rand lesbians wear the pants

By Health-e News

South Africa: The place of shame, violence and disconnect

South Africa

South Africa: The place of shame, violence and disconnect

By Ranjeni Munusamy

Op-ed: The telling electoral silence on patriarchy

South Africa

Op-ed: The telling electoral silence on patriarchy

By Raymond Suttner

GroundUp: Is Cape Town Pride serious about gay rights?

South Africa

GroundUp: Is Cape Town Pride serious about gay rights?

By GroundUp

As Qwelane challenges Equality Act, government gets serious on hate crimes

South Africa

As Qwelane challenges Equality Act, government gets serious on hate crimes

By Rebecca Davis

Traditional leaders and the fuel that fires homophobia

South Africa

Traditional leaders and the fuel that fires homophobia

By Mandy De Waal

We'll make you a 'real' woman - even if it kills you.

Sci-Tech

We'll make you a 'real' woman - even if it kills you.

By Mandy De Waal