Alarm over high global rate of syphilis among MSM
The World Health Organization is concerned about the “unacceptably high” rate of syphilis among men who have sex with men around the world.
Luca, Disney and queerbaiting in animation
Disney’s new animated film Luca has been accused of queerbaiting audiences; ambiguously hinting at queer characters to avoid a conservative backlash.
Petrolhead and gay bar manager Gerard Rissik has passed on
Gavin Hayward, the former editor of Exit newspaper, remembers Gerard Rissik, who was well known on the gay scene in Johannesburg.
Cameroon | Transgender women released – for now
Transgender social media celebrity Shakiro and her friend Patricia have been released from prison in Cameroon pending their appeal.
Nigeria | Religious police arrest 5 for homosexuality
Islamic religious police in Nigeria have arrested five men in the state of Kano on charges of homosexuality.
The Baroness is no more: Remembering Edwin van Wijk
Edwin van Wijk, the actor who scandalised, enlightened and entertained South Africa as the Baroness, has passed away in Amsterdam.
US | Quarter of LGBTQ youth identify as nonbinary
A new study has found that a large proportion of young LGBTQ people in the US are identifying their gender as nonbinary.
Lesbian woman shot in Pretoria
Lebogang Mashiane, a lesbian woman from Ga-Rankuwa, north of Pretoria, is recovering after being shot by two men.
73rd Emmy Award nominations make queer history
Pose star Mj Rodriguez has become the first out transgender actor or actress nominated for an Emmy Award in a lead acting category.
Walter and Gerry: Celebrating a 64-year gay love story
Walter Sassman and Gerry Dagnin and their enduring decades-long love story were honoured at a moving memorial service in Cape Town.