A sex coach’s tips for navigating the instant hookup culture

Get ready to swipe, chat, and hook up! Sex and relationship coach Wayne Flemming dives into the instant hookup culture.
African psychologists condemn LGBTQ+ conversion therapy

African mental health professionals have met in Johannesburg to speak out against “conversion therapy” practices that attempt to change people’s sexuality or gender identity.
Same-sex family forced apart by uncaring Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs has been accused of being unnecessarily cruel in separating a same-sex family by dragging out one of the men’s permanent residence application.
5 things straight people should know about their LGBTQI+ co-workers

As workplaces become more inclusive, it’s important for straight and cisgender people to understand and support their LGBTQI+ co-workers.
What’s driving homophobia in Uganda

Homosexuality in Uganda has become an increasingly volatile political and social issue. Lydia Boyd looks at what may be behind the homophobia.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: March 2023

Here’s an overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in March 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Jack Holden talks about bringing his 80s queer play, Cruise, to life

Ahead of the Cape Town opening of the English queer play, Cruise, its creator, Jack Holden, talks about what inspired him.
MSM: The low-down on the down-low

The term “men who have sex with men,” or MSM, can be confusing, as is the idea that a man can identify as straight but still have sexual contact with men.
Nakhane speaks ‘Bastard Jargon’

South Africa’s queer creative innovator Nakhane has released their third album, ‘Bastard Jargon’, a work that’s rooted in “existential sex”.
Gayle: South Africa’s Secret Queer Language

Gayle, a secret queer language that flourished during apartheid South Africa, is still used by queer and straight people alike.