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South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: October 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in October 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Nkoli: The Vogue Opera – the making of a musical about a queer liberation activist in South Africa:
Composer Philip Miller and members of the company reveal how they brought Simon Nkoli's life to the stage with Nkoli: The Vogue-Opera.
In Pictures: The 2023 Feather Awards:
Dive into our image gallery of the 2023 Feather Awards - the fashionistas, activists, celebrities and unforgettable queer glamour moments!
Exclusive Q&A: The Mr Gay World 2023 Top 3:
In these exclusive Q&As, we caught up with Mr Gay World 2023 Troy Michael Smith and his two runners-up about their Mr Gay World experience.
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2023 Gallery Two:
Here's our second exclusive gallery of stunning images of the 2023 edition of Johannesburg Pride, Africa's largest LGBTIQ+ event!
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2023 Gallery One:
Here's our first exclusive gallery of stunning images of the 2023 edition of Johannesburg Pride, Africa's largest LGBTIQ+ event!
Asexuality 101: Dispelling myths and misconceptions:
Asexuality is a crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspect of the LGBTIQA+ community. We look at some of the myths associated with asexuality.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in Sept 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Queer Film: Rustin spotlights a forgotten gay civil rights trailblazer:
In the rich tapestry of Black LGBTQI+ history, Bayard Rustin has been overshadowed and forgotten. A new film is set to change that.
My journey through Spiritual OCD in the LGBTQ+ community:
Spiritual OCD, an often misunderstood struggle, can be particularly challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ community, writes Ishmael Mokone.
Queer Book Review: Taverning After Nine:
Angelo Louw reviews Kabelo Maleke's exciting debut novella, Taverning After Nine, a no-holds-barred exploration of queer sexuality in bars and taverns.
SAHRC: Gender binary school uniform policies must end:
In a landmark report, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has declared that
In Pictures: The Faces of Pretoria Pride 2023:
Pretoria Pride celebrated its tenth anniversary under the theme of “Be Your Alter Ego.” We were there to capture the faces of Pretoria Pride 2023!
Queer film in Africa is rising – even in countries with the harshest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws:
Author and academic Gibson Ncube looks at the growing influence of African queer film, despite censorship and oppressive laws.
In pictures: Soweto Pride 2023:
Here's our colourful gallery of images of the 19th edition of Soweto Pride, which was another powerful celebration of LGBTIQ+ joy and unity.
Devastating impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act revealed:
The profound effects of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act have been laid bare in a new report, revealing more than 300 documented cases.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in August 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Opinion: Dodging the dodgy old queen stereotype:
I can appreciate the beauty of youth as much as the next 40+ gay man, but I want to be someone that younger gay men can feel safe around.
Rugby World Cup: Gay rugby players who’ve flown the rainbow flag:
The game of rugby is not known for its out and proud players. As we celebrate the Rugby World Cup, here are nine gay rugby players who've flown the rainbow flag.
HIV Risk: Top vs Bottom:
Did you know that bottom partners are 13 times more likely to become infected with HIV than insertive top partners during sex. Here's why!