HEADLINES

Namibia: Methodist Church condemns anti-LGBTQ marches as two arrested: The Methodist Church in Namibia called on its members to refrain from participating in marches against the LGBTQ+ community on Friday.
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.
Uganda: Anti-LGBTIQ+ law faces court challenge as US threatens sanctions: Human rights activists in Uganda have filed a constitutional court challenge against the country's appalling new Anti-Homosexuality Act.
South African parents call for repeal of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act: Parents of queer children have written an open letter to Uganda's President Museveni urging him to be guided by the principles of humanity and compassion.
Queer community mourns journalist and thinker Eusebius McKaiser: Tributes have poured in for Eusebius McKaiser, one of the South African queer community's most brilliant minds, who died suddenly at the age of 45.
Uganda: President signs horrific anti-LGBT bill into law: Uganda's LGBT community is facing dark days ahead after President Yoweri Museveni signed the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law.
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.

FEATURES

Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent: In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex
Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience: Metro FM breakfast show content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty
Siya Khumalo: Minister Ntshavheni shows how fashionable it is to throw platitudes at the LGBTI+ community around Pride Month:
LGBTQ+ corporate allies must show their true colours: A major right-wing backlash against inclusivity in the US is putting LGBTQ+ corporate allies
Faith and sexuality: Embracing the paradox: As I sit here, reflecting on my journey, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the opportunity
10 African queer books you should read: What does the world of African queer literature look like? We found ten books that explore the African queer experience
A queer comic for queer folk: Iron Nail Afternoon: LJ Phillips’ art is exquisite. The award-winning South African queer artist’s characters
The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love the Eurovision Song Contest: The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Liverpool,
The remarkable life of Dr James Barry:
Dr James Barry left his mark on the Cape Colony in the 19th century and was praised for his skill as a surgeon. No-one knew

Entertainment

Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience: Metro FM breakfast show content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty
Costa Carastavrakis is “Desperately Seeking Souvlaki”:
Gay South African Greek author and comedian Costa Carastavrakis is launching
10 African queer books you should read: What does the world of African queer literature look like? We found ten books that explore the African queer experience
A queer comic for queer folk: Iron Nail Afternoon: LJ Phillips’ art is exquisite. The award-winning South African queer artist’s characters
Leon Haasbroek talks about SA’s latest genderless fashion trends: Genderless fashion trends aren’t new, but they are constantly changing.
The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love the Eurovision Song Contest: The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Liverpool,

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Namibia: Methodist Church condemns anti-LGBTQ marches as two arrested The Methodist Church in Namibia called on its members to refrain from
Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex
Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience Metro FM breakfast show content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty
Costa Carastavrakis is “Desperately Seeking Souvlaki”
Gay South African Greek author and comedian Costa Carastavrakis is launching
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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

Costa Carastavrakis is “Desperately Seeking Souvlaki” Gay South African Greek author and comedian Costa Carastavrakis is launching his debut national comedy tour this July.
Queer men’s HIV support group launches in Cape Town The Positively Alive network, which provides support for gay, bi and trans men living with HIV, is launching in Cape Town.
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.
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.
Cruise heads to Cape Town After wowing Johannesburg audiences, the acclaimed queer UK play Cruise heads to Cape Town for a two-and-a-half-week run this April.