South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in December 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Nigeria: Police Threaten to Arrest LGBTIQ+ TikTokers
The celebration of LGBTIQ+ identities on TikTok in Nigeria sparks a disturbing response from police, who’ve threatened to arrest participants.
Queer Demographic Revolution: Almost 30% of Gen Z Americans Identify as LGBTQ+
There’s a seismic shift in sexuality and gender identification among young Americans, with 28% of Gen Z adults identifying as LGBTQ+.
All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness
Queer film in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, featuring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, hits South African cinemas.
Alarming Findings in isiZulu LGBTIQ+ Online Search Results Study
A study into online search engine results for isiZulu LGBTIQ+ terms, reveals an “astonishing” amount of disinformation and hate content.
Jacob Zuma vows to reverse same-sex marriage rights in South Africa
Disgraced former President Jacob Zuma is seemingly spearheading a campaign to undermine the hard-won rights of same-sex couples in South Africa.
Dricus Du Plessis UFC opponent’s shocking anti-LGBTIQ+ rant
Sean Strickland, the man beaten by South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis in the weekend’s UFC championship bout, is an unrepentant queerphobe.
Latheem rebrands as Jason Orpheus, unveils new single “Ghost”
Out Cape Town singer-songwriter, Latheem, has undergone a transformative rebranding and emerged with a new identity as Jason Orpheus.
Burundi: President accused of stoking anti-LGBTIQ+ hate
Burundi’s president has come under fire from Human Rights Watch, the US and the EU for expressing support for executing LGBTIQ+ individuals.
They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream
If someone told you that you were “serving c*nt”, would you be offended? Christian Ilbury looks at the term’s long history in queer communities.