Guam takes Mr Gay World 2023 crown in Cape Town

Mental health advocate Troy Michael Smith, who represented Guam, was crowned Mr Gay World 2023 at a ceremony in Cape Town on Friday night.
In Pictures: 2023 Feather Awards Nominees Announcement

Check out these images from the recent celebrity-studded 2023 Feather Awards Nominees Announcement event in Johannesburg.
Queer novel nominated for South African Literary Award

Dimakatso Mokwena’s debut queer novel, Here Comes the Gay King, has been nominated for a prestigious South African Literary Award.
Homophobic bullying: Gauteng learner takes own life

A 12-year-old boy from Gauteng has died by suicide following what appears to be a case of homophobic bullying involving a school teacher.
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.