Latheem rebrands as Jason Orpheus, unveils new single “Ghost”
Out Cape Town singer-songwriter, Latheem, has undergone a transformative rebranding and emerged with a new identity as Jason Orpheus.
Africa: 2023 saw weaponisation of laws against LGBTI persons
Amnesty International says that 2023 witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation directed against LGBTI persons across Africa.
LGBTI+ group’s buses vandalised in Pretoria
An LGBTI+ group’s outreach services have been put on hold after vandals damaged its buses during the festive season.
London marks 10 years of marriage equality in New Year’s fireworks
The city of London celebrated the start of the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display that commemorated a decade of marriage equality.
Grindr unveils users’ top 2023 queer dating and culture trends
Grindr has released its annual “Unwrapped” report, providing insights into its users’ preferences and top pop culture moments of 2023.
In Pictures: MCQP 2023 – Back to the Future
MCQP, one of Cape Town’s most iconic queer events, made a triumphant return on Saturday night after three years in limbo.
First South African awards for LGBTQIA-affirming ads launched
The first South African awards that will reward brands and ad agencies for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community has been launched.
South African queer father-son road trip film now on Netflix
Runs in the Family, which follows a reformed con artist and his transgender son on a road trip across South Africa, is now streaming globally on Netflix.
Cape Town: The Queer Feminist Film Festival returns
The Queer Feminist Film Festival (QFFF) is back for a three-day event at Guga S’thebe, Langa, Cape Town, scheduled from December 7 to 9.
Report reveals ongoing arrests of LGBT people in 32 countries
Arrests and prosecutions for consensual same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender expressions continued to take place around the globe in 2023.