WhatsApp hate group incites violence against LGBTQ+ South Africans
Over 700 people have joined a hate speech WhatsApp group formed to support the Gqeberha store that has banned LGBTQ+ people.
Groundbreaking 7de Laan is coming to an end
7de Laan, the long-running soapie that broke new ground in Afrikaans LGBTQ+ representation on South African television, is coming to an end.
LGBTQ+ media in South Africa and why you should support it
LGBTQ+ media platforms operate under challenging conditions in South Africa and the continent. Here’s why we should be supporting them.
Eusebius McKaiser: Company slammed for mishandling memorial and funeral
Family and friends of the late Eusebius McKaiser have spoken out about the shoddy and insensitive handling of his memorial and funeral.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: June 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in June 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
LGBTIQ+ groups unite to condemn Gqeberha shop owner’s queer ban
OUT LGBT Well-being and more than 35 other groups have slammed an Eastern Cape shop owner who’s illegally banned LGBTQ people from his store.
Botswana: Parliament must ignore protests and repeal gay ban
Botswana’s Parliament is urged to proceed with its commitment to repeal the criminalisation of homosexuality, despite protests against LGBTQ rights.
Malmesbury community marches for Alfredo April, LGBTQ+ victim of violence
The community of Malmesbury came together to march in honour of Alfredo April, a beloved LGBTQ+ hair stylist, netball player, and drag queen.
Malawi churches to protest against same-sex unions
Homophobic church groups in Malawi have condemned same-sex unions, labelling them as ungodly, unnatural, and culturally unacceptable.
Violent attack on Tbilisi Pride: Right-wing thugs disrupt festival
The Tbilisi Pride festival in Georgia became a target of violent right-wing extremists on Saturday, forcing the event’s cancellation.