Photos | Vogue Nights Jozi Pride Summer Ball
Vogue Nights Jozi, the city’s most influential queer party, took local ball culture to a whole new level on the last weekend of Pride Month.
Somizi blocked from Zimbabwe event for being gay
Church leaders and politicians in Zimbabwe have succeeded in blocking Somizi Mhlongo from appearing at a restaurant opening because of his sexuality.
Photos | Joburg celebrates Pride in Maboneng
Johannesburg’s Maboneng district exploded in queer celebration on Saturday 30 October as the city commemorated its 32nd LGBTIQ+ Pride.
South Africa’s Louw Breytenbach scoops Mr Gay World 2021 title
Louw Breytenbach from South Africa has been crowned Mr Gay World 2021, making the country a third-time winner of the coveted international title.
UK government launches LGBTQ conversion therapy “consultation”
The UK is moving closer to a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy after the government launched a “consultation” on how best to make it illegal.
End of Pride Month marred by two queer murders in KZN
News of two more queer murders in KwaZulu-Natal has soured celebrations marking the end of Pride Month in South Africa.
Moffie director Oliver Hermanus to helm gay love story
SA filmmaker Oliver Hermanus, best known for Moffie, will direct a new gay romance set in the USA and starring The Crown actor Josh O’Connor.
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out against Ghana anti-LGBTQI+ bill
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, criticises the Anglican Church of Ghana for publicly supporting that country’s anti-LGBTQI+ bill.
Zimbabwe | Despair as landmark LGBTIQ billboard vandalised
Jubilation at the historic placement of a billboard affirming LGBTIQ equality in the Zimbabwe city of Bulawayo has been marred by vandalism.
Namibia | Landmark moment as Judge rules queer discrimination unconstitutional
A recent court decision in Namibia has seen a judge rule for the first time that sexual orientation discrimination is unconstitutional.