Celebrating 15 years of same-sex marriage in South Africa

It was 15 years ago that South Africa became the first nation on the continent and the fifth in the world to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples.
Joburg pupils promote LGBT+ inclusivity in schools

Funds raised by learners in two Johannesburg schools and donated to OUT will help support a homeless LGBT+ youth in their studies.
Huge victory for LGBTQ equality in Botswana

LGBTQ people in Botswana celebrate the decision by the Court of Appeal to reject a government attempt to reinstate a ban on queer sexuality.
Disbelief as former Mr Gay South Africa Lance Weyer dies

Members of the LGBTQ+ community are in shock after former Mr Gay South Africa and DA councillor Lance Weyer unexpectedly passes away at the age of 34.
When Harry met Santa: A queer Christmas love story (watch)

A touching Christmas advert for the Norwegian postal service that depicts Santa and a man falling in love has taken the world by storm.
Student stuns with genderfluid matric farewell outfit

Boksburg high school student Maurice Ellerbeck wowed teachers and schoolmates by attending his matric farewell in a genderfluid outfit.
Mauritius | Supreme Court considers legalising homosexuality

The Mauritius Supreme Court has heard key evidence in a landmark case challenging the criminalisation of same-sex sexuality.
Meet Bongs Ndima, the new Mr Gay World South Africa 2021

Bonginkosi “Bongs” Ndima has become the first black man to officially hold the Mr Gay World South Africa title, taking over from Louw Breytenbach.
Queer Anglican leaders protest Ghana’s anti-LGBTQI bill

LGBTQI+ Church of England Synod members stood in protest against the anti-LGBTQI bill in Ghana during a Synod speech.
Somizi says he’s not gay but pansexual

Controversy magnet Somizi Mhlongo has revealed that he doesn’t actually identify as gay but is instead pansexual.