Opinion: Queer bodies are still crime scenes
Statistically speaking, an estimated 622 South Africans who are openly LGBTQIA+ were murdered in just three months of this year.
Malaysia: Wearing a rainbow Swatch watch is now a jailable offence
In another attack on the LGBTQ+ community, Malaysia has taken the absurd step of criminalising the wearing of rainbow Swatch watches.
South African queer rapper Angie Oeh loses battle with cancer
The South African music industry is in shock at the loss of Afrikaans queer rapper Angie oeh who passed away at the age of 24, surrounded by her partner and family.
Vaal Pride 2023: Celebrating Diversity and Unity
Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and community at the 4th Annual Vaal Pride 2023 Festival on Saturday 2 September!
‘Gay guys can do missionary?’ – how Red, White & Royal Blue brings queer intimacy to mainstream audiences
Hit gay romcom Red, White & Royal Blue is representing queer intimacy to mainstream audiences in a way they’ve rarely seen.
DRC blocks SA human rights advocate Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala
In a concerning turn of events, South Africa’s Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala was barred from speaking on human rights in the DRC.
“Not gay enough” Zambian asylum seeker fights for justice
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is facing a legal challenge over its refusal to grant refuge to a Zambian LGBTQIA+ asylum seeker.
Opinion: Queer voices must be valued and protected in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape Legislature met with queer activists to address the realities of LGBTQIA+ life in the country’s most homophobic province.
Call for LGBTI South Africans to participate in Pink Rand survey
The landmark Pink Rand study aims to showcase the economic influence of SA’s LGBTI community. Take the Pink Rand survey to make your voice heard!
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: July 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in July 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.