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 restrictive school uniform policies rooted in traditional gender norms are discriminatory and have no place in South Africa. The SAHRC’s Eastern Cape Provincial Office on Thursday released the outcomes of a comprehensive inquiry into the regulation of learners’ appearances and school […]
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.