Here’s your Pride Month SA queer music playlist
A host of South African queer music artists have released a diverse selection of stunning releases during international Pride Month.
Gay sperm donor loses case against lesbian couple
A Gauteng gay man who donated sperm to a lesbian couple to conceive a child has lost his court case to have access to the boy.
UEFA denies Euro 2020 rainbow stadium request because it’s “political”
UEFA has rejected a request to light up Munich’s Allianz Arena soccer stadium in rainbow colours to protest Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ laws.
History made as NFL footballer Carl Nassib comes out as gay
American footballer Carl Nassib has come out as gay, making him the first-ever openly gay active player in the National Football League.
Man accused of murdering Anele Bhengu remains behind bars
The man accused of murdering young lesbian woman Anele Bhengu in a brutal attack in KwaZulu-Natal has appeared in court.
Can faith be trusted as a sanctuary for LGBTQI+ people during a pandemic of violence?
A webinar moderated by Justice Edwin Cameron recently looked at the LGBTQI+ community could trust in faith during a pandemic of violence.
Family of Sam Mbatha ask for an end to speculation
The family of marketer Sam Mbatha have asked for an end to speculation about his fate after a body was discovered in his burned-out car.
Meet gay dads Darren and Emanuel Kelly-Loulié
Becoming a parent is something that many LGBTQI+ people think will be something they’ll never experience – and for the longest time, they weren’t legally allowed to do so through adoption, surrogacy or other channels. These processes, although they still come with far more administration and social challenges than straight couples are required to undergo, […]
Christian bigotry demonises Pride Month
Pride Month is clearly a trigger for religious bigots in South Africa who’ve slammed Pride commemorations as “demonic” on social media.
I’ve been wondering about chemsex lately…
For many in our community, sex and substance use are closely linked. In this article, anonymous opens up about his experience with chemsex.