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 restrictive school uniform policies rooted in traditional gender norms are discriminatory and have no place in South Africa. The SAHRC’s Eastern Cape Provincial Office on Thursday released the outcomes of a comprehensive inquiry into the regulation of learners’ appearances and school […]
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!