Tennessee’s drag ban rehashes old culture war narratives
Tennessee has passed a law that bans drag from being performed in view of children. So why does the American public suddenly need to be protected from drag?
Adoption of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill welcomed
The passage of the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill in the National Assembly has been lauded as a major milestone
Becoming returns with the House of Diamonds
Becoming, the groundbreaking SA reality series spotlighting the transgender and queer community, has returned for a second season.
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras
The post-parade Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras was once again the colourful climax of the annual Cape Town Pride Festival with its celebration of the rainbow community.
The cost of hate: Steve Hofmeyr to pay R100,000 to LGBTIQ+ group
Singer Steve Hofmeyr has agreed to pay an LGBTIQ+ organisation R100,000 in compensation for making discriminatory comments on social media.
Steve Hofmeyr apologises to LGBTIQ+ community
In a major victory for the LGBTIQ+ community, singer Steve Hofmeyr has been forced to apologise for his hateful queerphobic comments in an Equality Court settlement.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in February 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
RuPaul speaks out against drag ban laws
With the US gripped in a backlash against drag performers, RuPaul has slammed politicians for trying to distract voters from real issues.
Southern African Anglican Church rejects blessing same-sex unions
The Anglican Church of Southern Africa scraps a proposal to allow clergy to bless same-sex unions while also renouncing same-sex marriage.
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Parade
The Cape Town Pride Parade recently took to the streets of the Mother City to celebrate the LGBTIQ+ community. Check out our photos here!