Coming out of the mental health closet

October is not only Pride Month, it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a good time to come out of the mental health closet.
Breaking! Is Johannesburg Pride under terrorist threat?

The US Embassy has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist attack in Sandton on Saturday when Johannesburg Pride is set to take place.
Peter Tatchell arrested in Qatar for staging nation’s first LGBT+ protest

British LGBT+ activist Peter Tatchell has been arrested after staging a one-man protest in Qatar to condemn that country’s homophobia.
Will & Grace stars pay tribute to Leslie Jordan

The stars of Will & Grace have remembered the inimitable and openly gay Leslie Jordan who passed away on Monday in a car accident.
Two men and a baby: Having a child through surrogacy in South Africa

Same-sex couples have legal access to surrogacy in South Africa but the process is regulated by the law and the courts. Here’s what’s involved.
Qatar continues to abuse LGBT people ahead of World Cup

Security police in Qatar have continued to arrest and ill-treat LGBT people ahead of the nation’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Culture is a new queer anthem for Pride Month

Culture, the new single by Johannesburg-based singer/songwriter Carla Franco Ft pop prince Armand Joubert, is a loud and proud queer anthem.
LGBTQIA+ community remembers SA Olympian and sports activist Cheryl Roberts

The South African LGBTQIA+ community is mourning the recent loss of Cheryl Roberts, a South African sports transformation champion, writer and activist.
Limpopo LGBTIQ+ learner discriminated against for wearing pants

A 12-year-old LGBTIQ+ learner from Limpopo has been repeatedly sent home and denied her right to education because she refuses to wear a dress.
Rainbow crossing unveiled in Cape Town’s LGBTQIA+ district

Cape Town is now the proud host of a pedestrian crossing in the Pride rainbow colours, the worldwide symbol for the LGBTQIA+ community.