Watch WQMD Episode 3: Equality
The topic of ‘equality’ is the subject of the third episode of WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear) – an online web series that looks at issues and challenges facing the LGBTIQ+ community in South Africa.
Opinion | Holding government and parties accountable on GBV and LGBTI+ issues
As a new government is formed, Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane urges us to ensure that political parties and our leaders stick to their promises on Gender-Based Violence and queer issues.
6 young global sports stars paving the way for LGBTQ+ people
While the battle for equality and inclusion in sport is a long way from being won, here are six young athletes that are paving the way for the next generation of LGBTQ sports stars.
Self-love: Give yourself a hand!
May is International Masturbation Month! While spending some ‘me-time’ is something most of us do (but don’t talk about) did you know it has many benefits?
How Cape Town’s ‘Gayle’ has endured – and been adopted by straight people
Many may not realise that the camp language used by gay men in South Africa, known as Gayle, draws from a long history that began in Cape Town.
Namibia same-sex family fight for equality through music
A same-sex couple and their son, who’ve been refused recognition by Namibia as a family, are fighting for their rights – with music!
Watch WQMD Episode 2: Fitting In
The topic of ‘fitting in’ is the subject of the second episode of WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear) – an online web series that looks at issues and challenges facing the LGBTIQ+ community in South Africa.
Opinion | Bottoms on top and tops who bottom
We owe it to ourselves to explore what sex can be for us as gay men. We should be limited only by our desires and imagination, not stereotypes about tops and bottoms.
IDAHOTB: 5 ways that queerphobia affects the LGBTIQ community
If you’re wondering why speaking out about LGBTIQ discrimination is still important, here are five real ways in which queerphobia affects the LGBTIQ community today.
Africa’s rights commission can – and should – do more for sexual minorities
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is in danger of losing its autonomy after it took away the observer status of the Coalition of African Lesbians, writes Frans Viljoen.