In Pictures: Durban Pride 2024
The 2024 Durban Pride event was a vibrant statement for equality, inclusion, and freedom from hate and discrimination. See the photos here!
Embracing Diversity: Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town Joins LGBTQ+ Inclusive Travel Program
Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town has officially become part of the LGBTQ+ inclusive travel program on Booking.com.
LGBTIQ+ Group Calls for Calm Amid Mpox Outbreak
With more than a dozen cases in South Africa, an LGBTIQ+ group says that stigma and marginalisation have no role in tackling the disease.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: May 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in May 2024, collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
President Biden Pardons Thousands of Dismissed LGBTQ+ Soldiers
President Biden has issued a pardon for LGBTQ+ soldiers discharged over a 60-year period due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
NMB Horrified as Lesbian Woman Nelly Xeke Murdered in Motherwell
The LGBTIQ+ community in Nelson Mandela Bay is reeling from the brutal murder of Neliseka “Nelly” Xeke, a beloved lesbian woman.
Namibia: Amnesty Calls for Calm Ahead of “Sodomy” Case Court Ruling
Amnesty International calls for the authorities in Namibia to ensure the safety of LGBTI people ahead of Fridays “sodomy” court case ruling.
Global Pride Report Celebrates LGBTIQ Resilience
In a year marked by hostile political discourse, LGBTQI+ communities organised Pride and queer visibility events in over 100 countries.
South African Gay Country Star Orville Peck Teams Up With Kylie Minogue
Get ready to hit the dance floor! South African-born gay country star Orville Peck has teamed up with pop icon Kylie Minogue and DJ/producer Diplo for a new disco-country club banger, Midnight Ride.
Namibia: Call for President to Veto Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill
An online campaign is urging the President of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, to veto the discriminatory anti-LGBTQI+ bill passed by Parliament.