MSM: The low-down on the down-low

The term “men who have sex with men,” or MSM, can be confusing, as is the idea that a man can identify as straight but still have sexual contact with men.
Nakhane speaks ‘Bastard Jargon’

South Africa’s queer creative innovator Nakhane has released their third album, ‘Bastard Jargon’, a work that’s rooted in “existential sex”.
“We have the right to exist!” Protests against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Protestors gathered in Pretoria and Cape Town on Friday to condemn Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill and show solidarity with queer Ugandans.
Still no answers for family of gay school pupil who died by suicide

The family of gay 15-year-old Tiro Moalusi are still waiting for answers from the Gauteng Department of Education about what led to his suicide.
Uganda anti-LGBTIQ+ bill protests for Pretoria and Cape Town

Here’s your opportunity to speak out! Pretoria and Cape Town will be the sites of protests this Friday against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
Darcelle, the world’s oldest drag queen has died

American drag star Darcelle, who was performed by Walter Cole and held the record as the world’s oldest known drag artist, has passed away.
Patriotic Alliance President Gayton McKenzie tells homophobes to take a hike

Gayton McKenzie, the President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA), has told homophobes and transphobes to join another party.
Search for lesbian Nomvula Chenene ends in tragedy

The remains believed to be of lesbian Nomvula Chenene have been found buried under a shack in Lakeside, near Vereeniging.
Family and friends of murdered Phelokazi Mqathanya unveil mural in Khayelitsha

Activists in Cape Town unveiled a mural honouring murdered lesbian Phelokazi Mqathanya along with a message for her killer.
Anti-Homosexuality Bill: ANC, DA, ActionSA condemn SA’s silence

While the EFF, the DA and ActionSA have condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the ANC and the South African government have remained silent.