Somizi blocked from Zimbabwe event for being gay
Church leaders and politicians in Zimbabwe have succeeded in blocking Somizi Mhlongo from appearing at a restaurant opening because of his sexuality.
SA and EU to address intersex and transgender rights in South Africa
Government, civil society and EU representatives will be discussing how to ensure equality for transgender and intersex South Africans at a historic event in Johannesburg this week.
Photos | Joburg celebrates Pride in Maboneng
Johannesburg’s Maboneng district exploded in queer celebration on Saturday 30 October as the city commemorated its 32nd LGBTIQ+ Pride.
South Africa’s Louw Breytenbach scoops Mr Gay World 2021 title
Louw Breytenbach from South Africa has been crowned Mr Gay World 2021, making the country a third-time winner of the coveted international title.
UK government launches LGBTQ conversion therapy “consultation”
The UK is moving closer to a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy after the government launched a “consultation” on how best to make it illegal.
End of Pride Month marred by two queer murders in KZN
News of two more queer murders in KwaZulu-Natal has soured celebrations marking the end of Pride Month in South Africa.
Moffie director Oliver Hermanus to helm gay love story
SA filmmaker Oliver Hermanus, best known for Moffie, will direct a new gay romance set in the USA and starring The Crown actor Josh O’Connor.
Opinion | A reflection on Pride 31 years later
On this, the 31st anniversary of the first Johannesburg Pride March, Mpho Buntse reflect on some of the advances and victories achieved.
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out against Ghana anti-LGBTQI+ bill
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, criticises the Anglican Church of Ghana for publicly supporting that country’s anti-LGBTQI+ bill.
Queer identities 101 | What is abrosexuality?
We’re constantly expanding our community’s vocabulary to be more inclusive, and one of the latest additions to the glossary is abrosexuality.