ATM says quotas needed to ensure inclusion of LGBTQI+ community in spaces

JOHANNESBURG - The African Transformation Movement (ATM) says quotas are needed to ensure the inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community where there is a lack of visible transformation.

The ATM is among four political parties participating in the queer debate organised by the lobby group Queer Quantity in Tshwane on Friday.

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The debate is centred around issues affecting queer voters ahead of the upcoming general elections.

ATM youth leader, Bafana Tshabalala, says queer visibility is still a major issue in many sectors of society.

"We need quotas when we speak of inclusivity. You cannot say people are marginalised and they are a minority group and do not include quotas when you want to bring about equality."