HEADLINES
Intersex Awareness Day marked in South Africa:
Intersex rights groups in South Africa have commemorated Intersex Awareness Day, calling for the rights of intersex people to be upheld.
Johannesburg Pride 2023: Here are all the details!:
Johannesburg Pride, Africa's first and biggest Pride event, is on Saturday 28 October, with a live feed of the Rugby World Cup final.
Nelson Mandela Bay Pride 2023: Visible and Proud:
The annual Nelson Mandela Bay Pride festivities are taking place on Saturday, 28 October 2023, at Donkin Reserve in Gqeberha.
Spotlighting outstanding LGBTQI+ public servants in SA:
A new initiative aims to recognise exceptional LGBTQI+ public servants who are breaking down barriers and advocating for inclusivity and equality in their workplace.
Nigeria: “Homosexual birthday party” mass arrests condemned:
Police in Nigeria arrest 76 people in a raid on a "homosexual birthday party" where a same-sex wedding was also alleged to be taking place.
Asexuality 101: Dispelling myths and misconceptions:
Asexuality is a crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspect of the LGBTIQA+ community. We look at some of the myths associated with asexuality.
Outcry over Steve Hofmeyr’s Cape Town shows:
Steve Hofmeyr, who apologised to the LGBTIQ+ community for his queerphobic remarks, is facing more controversy over upcoming concerts in Cape Town.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in Sept 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Queer Film: Rustin spotlights a forgotten gay civil rights trailblazer:
In the rich tapestry of Black LGBTQI+ history, Bayard Rustin has been overshadowed and forgotten. A new film is set to change that.
My journey through Spiritual OCD in the LGBTQ+ community:
Spiritual OCD, an often misunderstood struggle, can be particularly challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ community, writes Ishmael Mokone.
LGBTQ+ hate crimes on the rise in the United States:
America's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed an alarming increase in hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Nomvula Chenene murder case finally set to go to trial:
After months of delays, a trial date has finally been set in the case against Sizwe Buthelezi, who's accused of murdering Nomvula Chenene.
SA Human Rights Commission’s school uniforms report welcomed:
An LGBTIO+ group has applauded the SA Human Rights Commission for its rejection of discriminatory gender-based school uniform policies.
Queer Book Review: Taverning After Nine:
Angelo Louw reviews Kabelo Maleke's exciting debut novella, Taverning After Nine, a no-holds-barred exploration of queer sexuality in bars and taverns.
SAHRC: Gender binary school uniform policies must end:
In a landmark report, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has declared that
East London: First Buffalo City Pride will be “United in Pride”:
The first Buffalo City Pride Festival will culminate in an LGBTQIA+ Pride march on 28 October along the East London Esplanade. All the details here!
India: Supreme Court affirms queer couples, stops short of marriage equality:
In a decision that's left millions deeply disappointed, the Supreme Court of India has declined to legalise same-sex marriage.
Eswatini govt defies Supreme Court LGBTIQ+ ruling:
The government of Eswatini is defying a Supreme Court ruling ordering it to reconsider its refusal to register an LGBTIQ+ rights organisation.
South African transgender pilot fights to return to the skies:
An experienced South African transgender pilot says that his flying career has been unfairly grounded by the aviation authorities due to his gender identity.
South African LGBTQI+ rights are still something to fight for:
Coenraad Kukkuk, a prominent Pretoria-based LGBTQI+ activist and attorney, shares his thoughts on LGBTQI+ rights in South Africa and beyond.