As the country observes Pride Month, we look at how the first ever pride march hosted in South Africa in 1990 became the catalyst for the decriminalisation of homosexuality and acknowledgment of the LGBTQIA+ community in the country. We speak to one of the founders of the march, Dr Palesa Bev Ditsie, who takes us down memory lane of the birth of what is now known as Africa’s biggest Pride event.

As the country observes Pride Month, we look at how the first ever pride march hosted in South Africa in 1990 became the catalyst for the decriminalisation of homosexuality and acknowledgment of the LGBTQIA+ community in the country. We speak to one of the founders of the march, Dr Palesa Bev Ditsie, who takes us down memory lane of the birth of what is now known as Africa&rsquo;s biggest Pride event.

The Broken Rainbow is a six-part podcast series that seeks to unpack the ignored harsh realities of South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community. While South Africa’s Constitution affords this estimated minority group of 2 million the same rights as everyone else, many are attacked because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

The Broken Rainbow is a six-part podcast series that seeks to unpack the ignored harsh realities of South Africa&rsquo;s LGBTQ+ community. While South Africa&rsquo;s Constitution affords this estimated minority group of 2 million the same rights as everyone else, many are attacked because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

The Broken Rainbow

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Celebrating Africa's biggest Pride event with Dr Bev Ditsie

Two time Olympic Medalist Caster Mokgadi Semenya joins Tshidi Madia to celebrate the athlete's legacy and the release of her memoir "The Race to be myself". 

Caster reflects on the highs and lows of her 15-year-long career,  the massive court challenge against World Athletics which has effectively banned her from competing and the wins along her journey. She also speaks about life beyond the track, her activism and life as a wife and mother.

Two time Olympic Medalist Caster Mokgadi Semenya joins Tshidi Madia to celebrate the athlete's legacy and the release of her memoir "The Race to be myself". Caster reflects on the highs and lows of her 15-year-long career,  the massive court challenge against World Athletics which has effectively banned her from competing and the wins along her journey. She also speaks about life beyond the track, her activism and life as a wife and mother.

Tshidi Madia meets Caster Semenya

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The family of anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron says while they hope Monday’s inquest finding will bring them some closure, it’s also been a traumatic experience. 

Evidence heard in the Western Cape High Court in 2022 suggested that Haron was tortured for months and eventually died of his injuries in police custody when he was just 45 years old.

For years, the family pushed for a new inquest into his death.

Eyewitness News reporter Lindsay Dentlinger spoke to Haron's daughter, Fatiema.

The family of anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron says while they hope Monday’s inquest finding will bring them some closure, it’s also been a traumatic experience. 
Evidence heard in the Western Cape High Court in 2022 suggested that Haron was tortured for months and eventually died of his injuries in police custody when he was just 45 years old.
For years, the family pushed for a new inquest into his death.
Eyewitness News reporter Lindsay Dentlinger spoke to Haron's daughter, Fatiema.

Interview with Imam Abdulla Haron’s daughter Fatiema Haron-Masoet

Kevin Brandt's Kuilsriver story (Carlisle)

Kevin Brandt's Kuilsriver story (Carlisle)

Celebrating Africa's biggest Pride event with Dr Bev Ditsie

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