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Kenya should decriminalise homosexuality: 4 compelling reasons why:
Despite a growing anti-LGBTIQ+ backlash, here's why decriminalising same-sex relations in Kenya would benefit the country and its people.
A sex coach’s tips for navigating the instant hookup culture:
Get ready to swipe, chat, and hook up! Sex and relationship coach Wayne Flemming dives into the instant hookup culture.
African psychologists condemn LGBTQ+ conversion therapy:
African mental health professionals have met in Johannesburg to speak out against "conversion therapy" practices that attempt to change people's sexuality or gender identity.
Same-sex family forced apart by uncaring Home Affairs:
The Department of Home Affairs has been accused of being unnecessarily cruel in separating a same-sex family by dragging out one of the men's permanent residence application.
5 things straight people should know about their LGBTQI+ co-workers:
As workplaces become more inclusive, it's important for straight and cisgender people to understand and support their LGBTQI+ co-workers.
What’s driving homophobia in Uganda:
Homosexuality in Uganda has become an increasingly volatile political and social issue. Lydia Boyd looks at what may be behind the homophobia.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: March 2023:
Here's an overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in March 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Jack Holden talks about bringing his 80s queer play, Cruise, to life:
Ahead of the Cape Town opening of the English queer play, Cruise, its creator, Jack Holden, talks about what inspired him.
MSM: The low-down on the down-low:
The term "men who have sex with men," or MSM, can be confusing, as is the idea that a man can identify as straight but still have sexual contact with men.
Nakhane speaks ‘Bastard Jargon’:
South Africa's queer creative innovator Nakhane has released their third album, 'Bastard Jargon', a work that's rooted in "existential sex".
LGBTQ+ rights: African Union watchdog goes back on its own word:
The primary human rights watchdog in Africa recently made a decision to deny a voice to already marginalised LGBTQ+ people on the continent.
Tennessee’s drag ban rehashes old culture war narratives:
Tennessee has passed a law that bans drag from being performed in view of children. So why does the American public suddenly need to be protected from drag?
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras:
The post-parade Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras was once again the colourful climax of the annual Cape Town Pride Festival with its celebration of the rainbow community.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in February 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Parade:
The Cape Town Pride Parade recently took to the streets of the Mother City to celebrate the LGBTIQ+ community. Check out our photos here!
Infidelity – can a relationship be saved?:
Infidelity is one of the most devastating things that can happen in a marriage or a relationship. Can the trust ever be rebuilt?
Meet Melino Carl, Botswana’s first out trans woman model:
Melino Carl, Botswana’s first out and proud trans model, is taking the runway by storm with her confidence and smouldering looks.
Angola: A journey to LGBTIQ+ economic inclusion and participation:
Arquivo de Identidade Angolano and its members are committed to the economic empowerment and inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ community in Angola.
Botswana hosts LGBTIQ+ business exchange programme:
Botswana recently hosted a business exchange programme aimed at enhancing the economic participation of LGBTIQ+ people in the SADC region.
Orville Peck: SA’s queer masked country crooner:
He's no one-trick pony! We take a look at Orville Peck, the South African-born proudly gay masked country sensation kicking up a storm in the US.