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Gyre on hip-hop homophobia: I’m done keeping quiet!:
South African queer hip-hop trailblazer Gyre has had his fill of homophobia in the hip-hop scene. Now he's speaking out!
WQMD – Dr Beverley Ditsie: A South African Queer Icon:
In this episode, the WQMD team are in the presence of queer royalty, the iconic Dr Beverley Ditsie - one of SA's most influential queer voices.
New Queer Music: Nakhane, Armand Joubert & Makhosi Lwazi:
Nakhane, Armand Joubert and Makhosi Lwazi have released a new batch of proudly queer music. Watch and listen here!
WQMD – Navigating What it Means to be Intersex:
Crystal Hendricks joins the WQMD team to talk about the issues and obstacles intersex individuals have to navigate in a traditionally binary society.
‘Parental rights’ lobby puts trans and queer kids at risk:
The right claims that discussions about sexuality and gender in school infringe on parents’ rights. So what about LGBTQ+ parents and children?
WQMD – Are Queer Pageants Still Relevant in SA?:
Are queer pageants still relevant in South Africa today? The WQMD team speak to former title-holder Louw Breytenbach about his experiences.
Politically charged Durban Pride returns after three years (Photos):
The 10th Durban Pride was smaller than in previous years but no less passionate in demanding LGBTIQ+ equality and safety from hate crimes.
There’s a new ‘Side’ to queer dating:
Grindr, the world’s most popular queer dating app recently revealed another 'side' to its user's preferences when it comes to sexual roles.
WQMD – Queer Physical & Mental Health:
In this episode, WQMD talks to Vincent "Vee" Nkosi from The Aurum Institute's Pop Inn clinics about queer physical and mental health.
Mamba’s ultimate International Pride Month playlist:
In honour of international Pride Month, here's our scorching Pride Month playlist of 21 iconic tracks celebrating all things queer!
WQMD – The Team Gets Personal!:
In episode 3 of Season 3 of WQMD, Tina, Jodi and Shenay get personal and answer some of your questions. You don't want to miss this!
WQMD – Queer Representation in the Media:
In episode 2 of Season 3 of WQMD, we talk to guest Dumisani Macdonald Dube about the mainstream media’s representation of queer issues.
Intersectionality: What does it mean and why does it matter?:
You've likely heard of “intersectionality”. But what does it mean, and why are scholars and activists advocating for the use of this concept?
WQMD – Queer Rejection & Disownment:
In the first episode of Season 3 of WQMD, the team look at the issue of rejection and disownment of queer people.
History made as LGBTIQ+ Pride comes to Robben Island (Photos):
For the first time, the rainbow flag has been flown on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
Age-appropriate ways of discussing queer identities with kids:
Many parents might be unsure how to address diverse attractions, gender and queer identities with their kids. Here's some useful advice.
I Knew Sheila Lumumba: Here Is My Story:
In a moving tribute, a Kenyan activist writes about his friend, Sheila Lumumba, a non-binary lesbian who was murdered in Nairobi.
Nakhane: “I’m connected to this land”:
As Nakhane prepared to return home after more than two years overseas, we caught up with the queer, multi-talented South African star.
How the war in Ukraine is transforming the LGBTQ+ rights landscape in Europe:
For LGBTQ+ rights activists in Ukraine, a Russian victory is an existential threat to both the country's sovereignty and the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Queer Books | Alistair Mackay on his dazzling debut novel:
Capetonian Alistair Mackay talks about writing his stunning new dystopian-sci-fi queer novel, It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way.