All the Details: 2024 Cape Town Pride Parade & Mardi Gras
Thousands are expected to participate in the annual 2024 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras this Saturday 2nd March.
Inclusive Love Mural Unveiled For Cape Town Pride
A striking street mural by South African artist Elléna Lourens has been unveiled in Cape Town during the annual Cape Town Pride festival.
Desperate Search for Missing Durban Man Ends in Tragedy
The family of Leo Govender, a 38-year-old man from Durban, is in mourning after the search for the missing man ends in tragedy.
Yemen: 13 Sentenced to Public Execution for Homosexuality
A court run by the Houthi group in Yemen has reportedly sentenced 13 individuals to be executed in public on charges of homosexuality.
Diego Jacobs Murder Highlights Need for Ramaphosa to Sign Hate Crimes Bill
Activists say the brutal murder of 21-year-old Diego Jacobs in Cape Town underscores the need to enact the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill.
Pope Francis Slams ‘Hypocrisy’ of Anti-LGBTQ+ Critics
Pope Francis criticises those who oppose the Vatican’s decision to allow priests to bless Catholics in same-sex relationships as hypocrites.
Cape Town Pride Unveils “Out, Proud & Fabulous” 2024 Calendar
Cape Town Pride has announced details of this year’s 3-week-long Pride Festival which runs from 8 February to 3 March 2024.
First Look at SA Queer Filmmaker Oliver Hermanus’s International Series
Introducing South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus’ international series, Mary & George, starring Oscar-winner Julianne Moore.
Meta Must Enhance Safety for LGBT+ Facebook and Instagram Users
A new campaign is calling on Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, to improve safety measures for LGBT individuals on its platforms.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in December 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.