Queer Relationships: Lookism, Pretty Privilege and Seeing Beyond the Mirror
In this deeply personal reflection, Bruce J. Little examines how lookism and “pretty privilege” shape queer desire, dating and self-worth.
“Live Your Life. You Only Live Once”: Remembering Iconic House of Mizrahi’s Dominique Pienaar
The South African ballroom community mourns the loss of Dominique Pienaar, a member of the Iconic House of Mizrahi South African Chapter.
Queer Party Promoter Pieter Rossouw Remembered
Pieter Rossouw, best known for his Qc and Fireman’s Ball queer parties in Gauteng, is being remembered following his death at the age of 60.
Honouring Gaby Sanchez – A Voice for Queer and Disability Rights
Activists and loved ones are mourning and honouring the life of Johannesburg disability and queer rights activist Gaby Sanchez.
Op-Ed: Sacred, Not Sinful – Why LGBTIQ Identity Is Rooted in West African Spirituality
As West Africa passes new anti-LGBTIQ laws, Nana Davis Mac-Iyalla explores how Indigenous spirituality affirms queer identity and challenges colonial homophobia.
Queer 101: What It Means to Be Pansexual
What is pansexuality? A quick guide to attraction beyond gender, key terms and how pansexuality differs from bisexuality.
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike Honours Eudy Simelane in Powerful Memorial Lecture
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike delivers moving tribute to Eudy Simelane, urging action against hate crimes and gender-based violence in South Africa.
Queer, African and Proud: Inside the Third Buffalo City Inclusive Pride March
Saturday’s 3rd Buffalo City Inclusive Pride March asserted that queerness is African. Here’s why visibility matters now more than ever.
Queer Love Meets African Culture: Celebrating “Cutest Couple” Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo
From a viral wedding to facing hate, Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo’s story celebrates queer African love and culture and unwavering pride.
Queer Icons 101: Simon Nkoli — A Revolutionary for All Freedoms
Simon Nkoli is often mentioned as a pioneer in the fight for queer rights in South Africa. So who was he, and what is he most remembered for?