Queer, African and Proud: Inside the Third Buffalo City Inclusive Pride March

Saturday’s 3rd Buffalo City Inclusive Pride March asserted that queerness is African. Here’s why visibility matters now more than ever.
Op-Ed: World AIDS Day 2025 — A Perilous Moment for SA’s LGBTQ+ Community

World AIDS Day 2025 marks a troubling moment as LGBTQ+ communities in South Africa face unfriendly services and rising HIV risks.
Tokyo Court Deals Blow to Same-Sex Marriage Rights in Japan

Japan’s Tokyo High Court has upheld the ban on same-sex marriage, dealing a setback to LGBTQ+ rights as activists push for marriage equality.
Gauteng Health Launches Dedicated Wellness Centre for LGBTQIA+ Community and Sex Workers

Gauteng Health opened a dedicated Wellness Centre for LGBTQIA+ people and sex workers, aiming to restore services lost to HIV funding cuts.
Queer Love Meets African Culture: Celebrating “Cutest Couple” Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo

From a viral wedding to facing hate, Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo’s story celebrates queer African love and culture and unwavering pride.
Malawi: Government Confirms It Won’t Decriminalise Homosexuality

Malawi’s government rejects claims it plans to decriminalise homosexuality, amid global pressure to reform the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Shameful: Russia Convicts Dead Man of “LGBT Extremism”

Russia has convicted a man of “LGBT extremism” even after his death in custody, deepening the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.
Top Court Rules All EU States Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages Registered Abroad

EU court rules Poland must recognise same-sex marriages performed abroad, a major win for LGBTQ+ rights and free movement across the EU.
South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Equality Index: Why It Matters

Deadline nears for SAWEI 2026, South Africa’s Workplace Equality Index. Here’s why SA companies must step up for LGBTIQ+ inclusion.
Queer Icons 101: Simon Nkoli — A Revolutionary for All Freedoms

Simon Nkoli is often mentioned as a pioneer in the fight for queer rights in South Africa. So who was he, and what is he most remembered for?