Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill passes final hurdle in Parliament
South Africa’s Parliament has passed the amended version of the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which will be sent to President Ramaphosa.
Durban men fall victim to deadly Grindr Gang criminals
It’s been confirmed that so-called Grindr Gang criminals have been operating in Durban, allegedly robbing several men and killing one victim.
Billie Eilish says she was “outed” on the red carpet
Billie Eilish has accused Variety magazine of “outing” her on the red carpet, expressing her reluctance to discuss her sexuality publicly.
It’s a Queer Christmas: Local Feels, Global Vibes
It’s the festive season, and what better way to get the party started than with a playlist of fabulous songs by local and global LGBTQ+ artists?
Ghana: Catholic Church flip-flops on LGBTQ+ rights
The Catholic Church in Ghana is sending conflicting signals about the criminalisation of homosexuality and the country’s impending anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Royally queer: 6 queer royals you probably didn’t know about
Are there any real-life gay royals out there? We delve into the fascinating lives of 6 historical and contemporary queer royals worth knowing.
Outrage and alarm as Russia bans ‘LGBT movement’
The Supreme Court of Russia has outlawed what it described as the “international LGBT movement”, classifying it as an “extremist organisation” and jeopardising all forms of LGBT rights activism in the country. The ruling was made after a four-hour closed-door hearing which only representatives of the country’s Justice Ministry, which filed the motion, were allowed […]
Report reveals ongoing arrests of LGBT people in 32 countries
Arrests and prosecutions for consensual same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender expressions continued to take place around the globe in 2023.
Join the Rainbow Christmas Drive
With the festive season approaching, several LGBTQIA+ groups are embarking on a campaign to bring joy to underprivileged South Africans.
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.