Culture
Queer Film: Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound” in Line for Palme d’Or Prize:
The History of Sound, the new queer film by South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus, will premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Queer Books Top Annual List of Most Censored:
Books with LGBTQ+ themes are again the most frequently censored titles in American libraries, according to the American Library Association.
Nakhane Strips Down and Reclaims Power in Bold Cover of “Killer” (Video):
South African multimedia artist Nakhane returns to the music scene with a deeply personal reinterpretation of the 1990 dance anthem, Killer.
Jason Orpheus Dedicates Powerful New Song to Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks (Listen):
Jason Orpheus dedicates his new single Beauty on the Fire to slain queer Imam Muhsin Hendricks. A powerful tribute to love and self-worth.
Watch “Wicked” Star Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Speech at GLAAD Awards:
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful plea for queer dignity, humanity, and affirmation in her speech at the 36th GLAAD Awards.
The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway:
Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting entries for its highly anticipated 2025 edition.
LGBT+ Stars Urged to Boycott Hungary Over Pride Ban:
LGBT+ musicians like Chappell Roan and allies like Katy Perry are being urged to refuse to perform in Hungary over the country's Pride ban.
Who is Elon Musk’s Trans Daughter, Vivian Wilson?:
Who is Elon Musk’s trans daughter, Vivian Wilson? Learn about her journey, estrangement from Musk, and advocacy for transgender rights.
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025:
Relive the magic of the 2025 Cape Town Pride parade and mardi gras with this stunning gallery of images of the big queer day out.
Newly Launched Mr Gay Universe Pageant to Debut in India:
An exciting new LGBTQIA+ addition to the international pageant world, Mr Gay Universe, a contest for gay men, has been unveiled.
Confusion Over the Status of Mr Gay World Contest:
There’s confusion on social media about the status of the longstanding Mr Gay World event after a series of seemingly conflicting posts.
A Matter of Consent: 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ People Sexually Assaulted in LGBTQ+ Venues:
An alarmingly high number of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have experienced sexual assault in spaces meant to be safe for the queer community.
Mark Zuckerberg Thinks Workplaces Need to ‘Man Up’ – Here’s Why That’s Bad:
Mark Zuckerberg's call for a more "masculine" corporate culture will only further fuel toxic workplaces, writes Adam Stanaland.
Small Town to Big City: A Transgender Woman’s Story of Perseverance in Zimbabwe:
Leese, a transgender woman, left home following her dreams—but had to survive rejection and violence before building a thriving career.
Strange Bedfellows: South Africa and its Most Queerphobic BRICS Partners:
The BRICS coalition is dominated by anti-democratic nations notorious for oppressing, abusing, and even executing their LGBTQ+ citizens.
In Pictures: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s Disney Collection:
Out and proud South African designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee, has unveiled his recent limited-edition capsule collection with Disney.
Beyond Acceptance: Queer Filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp:
We spoke with filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp about representation, his journey as a queer storyteller, and the vision behind his newest film.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in December 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl:
Experience the spectacle of MCQP, Cape Town's iconic themed queer party, with these stunning images of its recent 30th edition.
2025 Cape Town Pride Festival: First Details Announced:
The 2025 edition of the Cape Town Pride March and Mardi Gras will paint the city in rainbow colours on 1 March. Here’s what you need to know.