HEADLINES
Anglican Church of Southern Africa Rejects Same-Sex Couples:
In another setback for inclusion, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has voted against blessing or offering prayers for same-sex couples.
You Can Now Listen to Groundbreaking Queer Audio Drama “Stripped”:
Stripped, South Africa’s first feature-length (and queer) audio drama podcast, is now live on all major podcast platforms.
LGBTQI+ Refugees: Pride Means Nothing If it Does Not Include All of Us:
For many LGBTQI+ refugees living in South Africa, Pride Month is a painful reminder of the freedoms and rights they have yet to experience.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in August 2024, as collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
ILGA World Conference: Mpho Tutu van Furth Among Keynote Speakers:
As Cape Town prepares to host the ILGA World Conference - a gathering of global LGBTI changemakers - the first keynote speakers are announced.
Nelson Mandela Bay Murders Reflect National Crisis of Deadly Anti-LGBTIQ+ Violence:
The murders of five queer individuals in less than a month in Nelson Mandela Bay represents a shocking surge in anti-LGBTIQ+ violence in South Africa.
Queer Music | Miloh Ramai Drops Seductive New Single ‘Pure Hearts’:
South African singer/songwriter Miloh Ramai is back with an enthralling new single, Pure Hearts, exploring the complexities of human desire.
Hollywood Sees Decline in LGBTQ Representation:
GLAAD’s 12th Annual Studio Responsibility Index reveals that LGBTQ representation in major Hollywood films is not only stagnating but regressing.
Georgia Faces Crisis as New Law Targets LGBTI Community:
The LGBTI+ community in Georgia is facing an alarming threat as the country's Parliament passes controversial anti-LGBTI legislation.
Diversity Under Attack: US Corporates Roll Back LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts:
Under growing right-wing pressure, several major US corporations have rolled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Soweto Pride Is Celebrating 20 Years of Queer Empowerment:
This year marks 20 years of Soweto Pride - a milestone event that has been a beacon of queer visibility, pride, and advocacy in South Africa.
Who is Chappell Roan? 7 Reasons She’s the Queer Pop Star You Need to Know:
If you haven't heard of Chappell Roan, get ready to have a fave new international queer artist! Here's why this rising star is making waves.
4 African Activists Taking on Fast Fashion:
Global fast fashion brands are churning out more clothes than the planet can handle. Here are four sustainable fashion activists from the continent pushing back.
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike Marks 10 Years of Resolution 275 in Africa:
On the 10th anniversary of Resolution 275, much more needs to be done to protect queer people in Africa, says Deputy Minister Steve Letsike.
Kimberley LGBTIQ+ Community Shaken by Murder of Gay Man:
The LGBTIQ+ community in Kimberley has been shocked by the murder of 50-year-old Lazarus Ikaneng Thomas, affectionately known as “Pankie.”
Zimbabwe: Two Men Face Jail on Sodomy Charges After Approaching Police:
Two men in Zimbabwe have been arrested on sodomy charges after seeking police assistance to resolve a domestic dispute.
Not Gay Enough: The Hidden Culture of Exclusion Within Britain’s LGBQT+ Nightlife Scene:
Many queer people face exclusion from their own community because of the entrenched social and sexual bodily norms set out by the gay scene.
Video: Renaldo Gouws and Roman Cabanac’s Homophobia Slammed:
A newly shared video conversation between controversial DA appointees Renaldo Gouws and Roman Cabanac has highlighted their homophobic views.
South Africa and the Transgender Bathroom Debate: A Media-Manufactured Crisis?:
The disproportionate and sensationalised focus on transgender bathroom access reveals a deeper societal discomfort with transgender identity.
Great Britain Takes Mr Gay World 2024 Title:
Newly crowned Mr Gay World 2024, Paul Carruthers, says he's committed to championing trans rights and healthcare, and supporting trans youth.