Vital HIV services for MSM continue in Joburg and Pretoria during lockdown

Two specialised health clinics for men who have sex with men (MSM) will continue to provide free life-saving HIV services, despite the national coronavirus lockdown.
SA born Troye Sivan releases new single (listen)

Proudly gay South African-born star Troye Sivan has released his new single Take Yourself Home, encapsulating the mood of the times.
Uganda | Police raid LGBT youth shelter under coronavirus pretext

The authorities in Uganda have been accused of using the coronavirus crisis as an excuse to beat and arrest LGBTQ people living in a homeless shelter.
US eases gay blood ban but policy remains discriminatory

In response to the Covid-19 crisis, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has relaxed its gay blood ban, although it remains problematic.
Outrage as Hungary moves to ban trans gender identity changes

The government of Hungary is targeting transgender people with a bill that aims to block citizens from being able to change their gender marker after birth.
Book review: Kenyan Christian Queer is a powerful departure from despair

Damaris Seleina Parsitau reviews the book Kenyan, Christian, Queer, which presents four case studies of grassroots LGBT activism through artistic and creative expressions.
Online Global Pride to take place during Covid-19 crisis

The devastating coronavirus pandemic has seen the postponement or cancellation of hundreds of Pride events around the world in recent days. In response, a virtual Global Pride is set to take place on Saturday, 27 June.
Tears and tributes as trans activist and leader Lee Siba dies

The LGBTQ community is in mourning over the death of Gauteng transgender activist and pageant director Lee Siba Mothibe at the young age of 35.
Trans Day of Visibility | Out and calling on your empathy

As the world marks the International Trans Day of Visibility under the cloud of Covid-19, Kellyn Botha looks at the strides and setbacks faced by the trans community.
Now you can watch Moffie during the lockdown

Many of us have missed seeing Moffie in the cinema due to the lockdown but it’s just been announced that it is now available for streaming at home.