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Pride on the Podium: 7 Inspiring Out Olympians Who’ve Shaped Sports History:
As the Olympic Games kicks off in Paris, we take a look at some of the iconic out Olympians who've helped paved the way for LGBTIQ+ athletes.
Gents, Put Your Health First! – Our Yellow Dot Doctors Are Here For You:
Hey gents! When was the last time you considered your sexual health? Well, don't fear, Yellow Dot Doctor is here to help you out!
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: June 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in June 2024, collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
Project Transcend: Trans Women in Zimbabwe Defying Economic Exclusion:
While trans women in Zimbabwe face discrimination in many areas of life, Haylie and Queen have found economic empowerment on their own terms.
Embrace Your Inner Acid Queen: How to Manage Your Mean Streak:
We all have a shady side. Bruce J. Little explores the archetype of the vicious bitch and how to navigate your queer mean streak.
Queer Books: Sizzlers – The Hate Crime That Tore Sea Point Apart:
A new book meticulously recounts the brutal 2003 attack at the Sizzlers gay massage parlour and the lasting impact on South Africa's LGBTIQ+ community.
In Pictures: Durban Pride 2024:
The 2024 Durban Pride event was a vibrant statement for equality, inclusion, and freedom from hate and discrimination. See the photos here!
Sex Positivity: Embracing Love, Life, and Liberation:
Sex positivity is about tackling internalised stigma to claim our space, our bodies, and our right to enjoy sex without judgment or shame.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: May 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in May 2024, collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
Project Transcend: Redefining Home and Belonging As a Non-Binary Person in Malawi:
Living in Malawi as a non-binary person can often be challenging, with constant reminders of not fitting into society's binary expectations.
Mpox: New Cases Emerge in South Africa:
The mpox outbreak in South Africa has claimed a second victim, while a Gauteng man has been diagnosed in the Western Cape.
Unite SA Awards: Vote for Your Fave Queer Ad Campaign!:
In partnership with MambaOnline and The Other Foundation, you can now vote for your fave queer ad campaign in the inaugural Unite SA Awards!
TikTok Activism: How Queer Zimbabweans Use Social Media to Show Love and Fight Hate:
Online spaces like TikTok represent a way for queer Zimbabweans to claim their right to exist and express themselves.
GBV: Public Protector Reveals Shocking State of SA Criminal Justice System:
The Public Protector says South Africa fails to provide adequate measures to effectively protect victims of GBV, including LGBTQIA+ people.
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.
Global LGBTI Equality: 62 Countries Continue to Outlaw Same-Sex Intimacy:
As the world marks International Pride Month, a new LGBTI Equality report reveals that one-third of the globe continues to criminalise same-sex intimacy.
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.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in April 2024, collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
Gay Man Stabbed in Horrific Dating App Attack:
A 28-year-old gay man in Johannesburg recounts how he was lured to meet a love interest via a dating app before being robbed and stabbed.
Angola’s Untold History: Archive Project Explores LGBTIQ+ Lives and Struggles:
"Remembering the past can be an act of building community and healing." Caio Simões de Araújo looks at the work being done to preserve queer memory in Angola.