FEATURES
Tendai Thondhlana: Breaking Barriers and Amplifying Voices:
Activist and communication guru Tendai Thondhlana opens up about his personal journey and his views on LGBTIQ+ activism in Africa.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: May 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in May 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent:
We asked sociologist and queer studies scholar Zethu Matebeni five questions about the state of LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa.
Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience:
Radio content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty reality TV star Given Baloyi discusses, queer life and LGBTQI+ rights in South Africa.
Siya Khumalo: Minister Ntshavheni shows how fashionable it is to throw platitudes at the LGBTI+ community around Pride Month:
The South African government must offer more than token gestures of solidarity to the LGBTI+ community this Pride Month, writes Siya Khumalo.
LGBTQ+ corporate allies must show their true colours:
Recent incidents in the US suggest that some companies are only LGBTQ+ corporate allies for as long as it doesn't affect their bottom line.
Faith and sexuality: Embracing the paradox:
Former pastor Ishmael Mokone writes that while reconciling faith and sexuality can be a challenge for many queer people, it's a journey worth taking.
10 African queer books you should read:
Here are ten memorable books that explore the African queer experience from different countries and perspectives.
A queer comic for queer folk: Iron Nail Afternoon:
Award-winning South African queer artist LJ Phillips talks to Mamba about her online comic series, Iron Nail Afternoon.
The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love the Eurovision Song Contest:
The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 160 million people worldwide. Matt Weaver looks at why it's so beloved by LGBTQ+ audiences.
The remarkable life of Dr James Barry:
Dr James Barry left his mark on the Cape Colony in the 19th century, but few knew at the time that the venerated surgeon was transgender man.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in April 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Polyamorous relationships – what you need to know:
More LGBTQI+ folks are choosing polyamorous relationships as their form of sensual and emotional expression. Here's what that entails.
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.