A new era: EXIT newspaper under new ownership
EXIT, the longest-running LGBTQ publication in South Africa, has been sold to a new team that has exciting plans for its future.
Heartbreak as hundreds come out to remember Kirvan Fortuin
Hundreds of people from the community of Macassar near Cape Town have honoured murdered queer activist and dancer Kirvan Fortuin in a drive-past memorial.
Historic! US Supreme Court rules that workers can’t be fired for being LGBT
In a stunning defeat for Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has ruled that LGBT employees are protected from workplace discrimination across the nation.
Trump celebrates Pride by stripping trans people of healthcare equality
The Trump administration has shown its disdain for LGBTQ people, reversing transgender health care rights on the anniversary of the Pulse Massacre and in the midst of international Pride Month.
Eswatini government to face LGBTI activists in court
An LGBTI group in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) will present its case in the Eswatini High Court to force the government to formally recognise its existence.
Rich Mnisi reveals gorgeous new Pride-themed tote bag
South African LGBTQ designer Rich Mnisi has unveiled a new Pride-themed tote bag to mark international Pride month this June.
Kenya: Supreme Court to hear LGBTQ group’s registration case
The Supreme Court in Kenya will this week hear a case about the government’s refusal to register an LGBTQ rights organisation.
Reality TV star refused service by shopkeeper for being gay
South African reality TV star Innocent Matijane is outraged that a homophobic shop keeper allegedly refused to serve him because he is gay.
Daniel Radcliffe speaks out over JK Rowling anti-trans firestorm
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has made his position clear on gender identity and the trans community in the wake of author JK Rowling’s controversial comments.
City and Mayor of Cape Town back International Pride Month
The City of Cape Town and Mayor Dan Plato have expressed their support for the LGBTQIA+ community as the world marks International Pride Month this June.