Activist lauds SA’s stance on queer community, but says more must be done on the ground

Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower says the government has not acted to ensure there is no discrimination against the queer community, especially in poor areas

28 April 2024 - 00:00

While South Africa has on paper made great strides in protecting the rights of the LGBTQI+ community in its 30 years of democracy, the reality is that members of this group who live in poor communities face ongoing discrimination...

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