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.
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.
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.
Sir Ian McKellen Backs ‘Nkoli: The Vogue Opera’
Iconic British star Sir Ian McKellen has urged theatre-goers to experience the remarkable Nkoli: The Vogue Opera, set to wow Cape Town soon.
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.
Paris Paralympics Boasts Record Number of LGBTQ Athletes
The Paris Summer Paralympic Games are witnessing a record number of self-identified LGBTQ athletes participating in the competition.
Zanele Muholi Releases New Book of Photography
The 2nd volume of South African queer artist Zanele Muholi’s self-portraits, Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, has been released.