HEADLINES

“We have the right to exist!” Protests against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill: Protestors gathered in Pretoria and Cape Town on Friday to condemn Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill and show solidarity with queer Ugandans.
Still no answers for family of gay school pupil who died by suicide: The family of gay 15-year-old Tiro Moalusi are still waiting for answers from the Gauteng Department of Education about what led to his suicide.
Uganda anti-LGBTIQ+ bill protests for Pretoria and Cape Town: Here's your opportunity to speak out! Pretoria and Cape Town will be the sites of protests this Friday against Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
Darcelle, the world’s oldest drag queen has died: American drag star Darcelle, who was performed by Walter Cole and held the record as the world's oldest known drag artist, has passed away.
Patriotic Alliance President Gayton McKenzie tells homophobes to take a hike: Gayton McKenzie, the President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), has told homophobes and transphobes to join another party.
Search for lesbian Nomvula Chenene ends in tragedy: The remains believed to be of lesbian Nomvula Chenene have been found buried under a shack in Lakeside, near Vereeniging.
Family and friends of murdered Phelokazi Mqathanya unveil mural in Khayelitsha: Activists in Cape Town unveiled a mural honouring murdered lesbian Phelokazi Mqathanya along with a message for her killer.
Anti-Homosexuality Bill: ANC, DA, ActionSA condemn SA’s silence: While the EFF, the DA and ActionSA have condemned Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the ANC and the South African government have remained silent.
LGBTIQ+ sports groups slam transgender and intersex athletics ban: LGBTIQ+ sports groups say the new ban on transgender and intersex women participating in international athletics is discriminatory.

FEATURES

LGBTQ+ rights: African Union watchdog goes back on its own word: The primary human rights watchdog in Africa recently made a decision that departed
Tennessee’s drag ban rehashes old culture war narratives: Tennessee recently passed legislation that bans drag from being performed in public
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras:
The post-parade Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras was a colourful climax to the annual Cape Town Pride Festival
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2023:
OUT LGBT Well-being and MambaOnline publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations, including
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Parade: The annual Cape Town Pride Parade took to the streets of the Mother City to celebrate the LGBTIQ+ community and
Infidelity – can a relationship be saved?: Infidelity is one of the most devastating things that can happen in a relationship or marriage. According
Meet Melino Carl, Botswana’s first out trans woman model:
Melino Carl does not just belong on the runways of Botswana or South Africa. She also
Angola: A journey to LGBTIQ+ economic inclusion and participation:
Angola has experienced significant historical shifts when it comes to the
Botswana hosts LGBTIQ+ business exchange programme:
Botswana, which only decriminalised homosexuality in 2021, recently hosted an innovative business

Entertainment

Darcelle, the world’s oldest drag queen has died: American drag star Darcelle, who was performed by Walter Cole and held the record as the world’s
Are you ready for the 2023 Rock the City Queer Festival?: The 4th annual Rock the City Queer festival is happening on the 1st of April 2023 at one of
Mr Gay World 2023 will celebrate love in the Mother City:
Mr Gay World returns to Cape Town, South Africa for a celebration of love and LGBTQIA+ Pride
Becoming returns with the House of Diamonds: Becoming, the South African reality series spotlighting the transgender and queer community, has returned
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras:
The post-parade Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras was a colourful climax to the annual Cape Town Pride Festival
RuPaul speaks out against drag ban laws: With the US gripped in an alarming backlash against drag performers, drag superstar RuPaul (RuPaul Andre Charles)

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“We have the right to exist!” Protests against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Protestors gathered in Pretoria
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GALLERIES

The Cape Town Pride Parade recently took to the
Here's a collection of gorgeous images of the post-parade
The #UnfvckenApologetic 14th Feather Awards was a glitzy gathering
Johannesburg Pride 2022 was a joyful and defiant gathering
We came, we saw, we marched! Check out our
The recent Vogue Nights Jozi Renaissance Ball gave us

WHAT'S ON

Uganda anti-LGBTIQ+ bill protests for Pretoria and Cape Town Here's your opportunity to speak out! Pretoria and Cape Town will be the sites of protests this Friday against Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
Are you ready for the 2023 Rock the City Queer Festival? The 4th annual Rock the City Queer festival is happening on the 1st of April 2023 at one of Joburg’s trendiest venues, Victoria Yards.…
Mr Gay World 2023 will celebrate love in the Mother City Mr Gay World returns to Cape Town, South Africa for a celebration of love and LGBTQIA+ Pride with two exciting new events from 28 May to 3 June 2023.