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Opinion | Adding a ‘third gender option’ on IDs: A small step in the right direction:
The SA government is considering including a third gender option in identity documents. Iranti's Kellyn Botha looks at the proposed policy.
Meet the director of No Hiding Here – SA’s first gay rom-com:
Gabe Gabriel, a graduate of UCT, has written and directed South Africa’s first gay romantic comedy (rom-com), No Hiding Here.
Gay life | What it’s like being the other man:
Whatever the real or perceived morality of being in an extramarital affair, these relationships continue to happen. So what's it like being the "other man?, asks"
Queer books | Here’s a new free SA guide to queer terminology:
The Pocket Queerpedia is a new queer book that will help readers broaden their understanding of the terminology of gender and sexuality.
These myths about intergenerational couples are getting old:
LGBTQ intergenerational couples often face queerphobic stereotypes such as the myth of older gay men being sexual predators of younger men.
Gay victims and survivors of the Holocaust are often forgotten – we need to tell their stories:
Due to stigma and limited research funding, the gay victims of the Nazi camps during the Holocaust are often forgotten by the world.
Polyamory 101 | Tips for loving more than one person:
Have you or your partner ever thought about polyamory? Here are the ins and outs of healthy and consensual romantic non-monogamy.
How the gay party scene short-circuited and became a moneymaking bonanza:
The circuit party emerged in the late 1980s and came out of the underground gay party and club scene established by Black and Latino men.
Words matter: Some common LGBTQI+ gender terms:
The way we use words is linked to how see the world and relate to others. Here's a guide to some of the LGBTIQ+ gender terms you need to know.
Homonormativity: Is it hurting us?:
Homonormativity sees LGBTQ people trying to conform to mainstream ideals to gain acceptance from society. And that's a problem, writes Ashraf Booley.
Should straight actors be telling queer stories?:
The issue of who gets to portray LGBT characters flared up again recently when Russel T Davies likened casting straight actors in gay roles to black face.
Queering business: Q&A with Uber Eats’ Thabang Sebata:
Thabang Sebata is one of those rather rare individuals in South Africa; an openly queer business leader who's passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Opinion | Let 2021 be the year of enlightened and shame-free queer sex:
Motlatsi Motseoile hopes that in this new year we'll normalise talking about and enjoying enlightened and shame-free queer sexuality.
Here are 7 positive LGBTQ highlights from 2020:
While it’s easy to only associate 2020 with Covid-19 and a spate of hate crimes, here are some of the year’s most positive LGBTQ highlights.
Tragedy and Triumph: Mamba’s 20 most-read queer stories of 2020:
We present the year's 20 most-read articles that you were gripped by. It’s a fascinating, saddening and often infuriating snapshot of the queer year that was 2020.
Opinion | Dear Gay Men, please stop…:
As we enter a new year, Luke Akal argues that we gay men should take off our masks and delve into a new level of vulnerability — as uncomfortable as it may be.
69 countries still continue to outlaw homosexuality:
Despite progress, 69 countries around the world still criminalise homosexuality while 6 allow for the death penalty for offenders.
WQMD Season 2 Ep 10: Recap and Best Of – Watch it here!:
As we wrap us Season 2 of the award-winning LGBTIQA+ online web series WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear), here's a recap episode featuring a "best of" the season.
Majola Ganymede | Words became my weapons:
Openly gay South African singer Majola Ganymede looks back at the controversy he sparked when he slated the Feather Awards back in 2014.
7 gay gift ideas to spoil your man this festive season:
Christmas is just days away! Not done your shopping yet? Here are seven gay gift ideas for your beau that are sure to hit the spot.