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Young People take part in a Trans freedom march for victims of transphobic hatred with a banner saying Trans lives matter, on November 20, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Transgender Day of Remembrance (Tdor) is the global day of remembrance for victims of hate and violence against transgender people. (Photo by Simona Granati – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
ACADEMICS

South Africa is home to a culture of transphobia

Two M&G articles defending trans-exclusionary views draw on the insidious anti-trans rhetoric flourishing in the UK, but ignore our country’s constitutional protections

  • Cassandra Roxburgh
6 min read
Helping hand: Nelisiwe Xaba’s performance lecture ‘Bang Bang Wo’ examines the baggage that comes with help. ( Stella Olivier/ The Centre For The Less Good Idea)
ART

The cyclical politics of help

Black women and trans artists are worthy of support but it should not come with terms and restrictions

  • Zaza Hlalethwa
5 min read