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In pictures: Soweto Pride 2023:
Here's our colourful gallery of images of the 19th edition of Soweto Pride, which was another powerful celebration of LGBTIQ+ joy and unity.
Devastating impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act revealed:
The profound effects of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act have been laid bare in a new report, revealing more than 300 documented cases.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in August 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Opinion: Dodging the dodgy old queen stereotype:
I can appreciate the beauty of youth as much as the next 40+ gay man, but I want to be someone that younger gay men can feel safe around.
Rugby World Cup: Gay rugby players who’ve flown the rainbow flag:
The game of rugby is not known for its out and proud players. As we celebrate the Rugby World Cup, here are nine gay rugby players who've flown the rainbow flag.
HIV Risk: Top vs Bottom:
Did you know that bottom partners are 13 times more likely to become infected with HIV than insertive top partners during sex. Here's why!
Sex – Why I’m Glad I Waited:
Gay men can feel pressure to jump into sex as soon as we exit the closet. But this may not be right for everyone, argues Bruce J. Little.
‘Gay guys can do missionary?’ – how Red, White & Royal Blue brings queer intimacy to mainstream audiences:
Hit gay romcom Red, White & Royal Blue is representing queer intimacy to mainstream audiences in a way they've rarely seen.
Opinion: Queer voices must be valued and protected in the Eastern Cape:
The Eastern Cape Legislature met with queer activists to address the realities of LGBTQIA+ life in the country's most homophobic province.
Call for LGBTI South Africans to participate in Pink Rand survey:
The landmark Pink Rand study aims to showcase the economic influence of SA's LGBTI community. Take the Pink Rand survey to make your voice heard!
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: July 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in July 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Jamil F Khan: an unflinching queer South African voice:
Jamil F Khan’s memoir takes readers through his life and provides a glimpse into attitudes to queerness in the Cape's Coloured community.
Muslims protesting against LGBTQ+ Pride are ignoring Islam’s tradition of inclusion:
Islamic teachings on sexual and gender diversity are far more diverse than what many conservative groups would like us to believe.
Queer faith: The journey of deconstruction and reconstruction:
By deconstructing his faith, Ishmael Mokone came to realise that his identity as a queer person is not at odds with his spirituality.
Opinion: Why global corporations should support LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa:
Workplace Pride's Levis Nderitu urges global companies to be courageous in supporting LGBTIQ+ inclusion in African societies and workplaces.
The unstoppable Pichi Keane, SA’s genderqueer drag queen:
South African drag queen, Pichi Keane, has returned home to tour Mzansi after wowing audiences in Hong Kong with her drag cabaret.
Sex stuffed but intimacy starved?:
Gay men seem to be experiencing an intimacy shortage to rival the electricity, writes Bruce J. Little. Are we selling ourselves short?
LGBTQ+ media in South Africa and why you should support it:
LGBTQ+ media platforms operate under challenging conditions in South Africa and the continent. Here's why we should be supporting them.
Frisky to risky – HIV and STI risk:
When it comes to sex and the risk of HIV and other STIs, it's important to note that the risk level can vary depending on several factors.