#RuReferenceList: Expelled Rhodes student welcomes court judgement
A former student activist at Rhodes University (RU) welcomed the recent decision made by the Supreme Court of Appeal...
Category: Gender
Confusion over new gender-neutral bathrooms at SU library
The design of the gender-neutral bathroom on the upper level of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) library has led to confusion...
‘Endometriosis beyond the boundaries of gender’
Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) recently launched a study into transgender and non-binary people’s experience of living with endometriosis.
LGBT Campus Cupid event postponed after backlash against venue
An LGBT Campus Cupid speed dating event that was set to take place last month was moved to a...
Non-binary patron removed from Dorp Bar after using women’s bathroom
A non-binary individual was recently forcibly removed from a local bar after using the women’s bathroom on the premises....
Doors in Metanoia marked with oil during alleged “prayer session”
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Equality Unit is currently discussing an incident believed to have happened at a co-ed student residence...
Protesters deliver memorandum after alleged sexual assault at Stellenbosch Hospital
Trigger warning: This article contains details of an alleged sexual assault and mentions of suicide. Protesters recently gathered outside...
Queerphobia in Africa: colonial import or pre-colonial tradition?
The idea that queerphobia was a colonial import to the African continent has gained credence and popularity in recent...
Queer-centred student event provides a roadmap for progress
Despite the progress that has been made to better the experience of queer students at Stellenbosch University (SU), areas...
Women’s Month initiative assists local safe house
A Stellenbosch-based cosmetics business is currently running an initiative that aims to assist women and children at a local...