Author Archive
OUT Raises Alarm Over Rise of Anti-Constitutionalism in SA Politics:
A queer rights group is deeply concerned that MK, which wants to scrap South Africa's Constitution, is now the country's third largest party.
Queer Books | Alistair Mackay Talks About New Novel, The Child:
We spoke to South African queer author Alistair Mackay about the challenges of writing his second novel, The Child, which explores queerness, love, family and trauma.
Zackie Achmat Concedes Defeat, Warns of Anti-Democratic Forces:
Zackie Achmat, South Africa's first queer independent candidate in a national election, will not be going to Parliament.
Zackie Achmat and His Queer Revolution:
We spoke to iconic queer activist Zackie Achmat about what led him to run for Parliament and what drives his commitment to social justice.
Johannesburg Clinic for Gay and Bi Men Launched in Rosebank:
The Gauteng MEC for Health has inaugurated OUT LGBT Well-being’s new Engage Men's Health clinic at a festive event in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
Project Transcend: Trans Health Groups Challenge “Harmful” Cass Review:
Leading trans health groups say that the controversial Cass Review, championed by JK Rowling, is selective, inconsistent and harmful.
New Project Tackles Health Needs of Soweto MSM Engaged in Chemsex:
A new project aims to improve the well-being of men who have sex with men that engage in chemsex, a group that's often stigmatised.
Equality Court: Gqeberha Store Defends LGBTQ+ Ban as “Religious Freedom”:
The discrimination case against the owner of a Gqeberha store that "banned" LGBTQ+ people was heard in the Equality Court on Monday.
Beaten, Strangled and Robbed: New Grindr Gang Syndicate Cases in Durban:
The LGBTQ+ community in KZN is urged to be vigilant following new reports of several violent Grindr gang syndicate cases in the Durban area.
USA: Conservative Meltdown Over Biden’s Easter Trans Day Proclamation:
US Christian conservatives are in an uproar over President Joe Biden's decision to commemorate the Trans Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday.