‘High rate’ of LGBTI-identifying Malawians kept under wraps
A new report has found that more than double the percentage of Malawians identify as LGBTI compared to South Africans, but they remain largely hidden.
Opinion | Dear Gay Men: Do You Remember Your First Sexual Experience?
For most young LGBTQ people, their first sexual experience can be a defining moment. So why is it often not always a fully consensual one, asks Motlatsi Motseoile?
Pride TV connects with mobile LGBTQ+ film fans
Pride TV Channel, Africa’s only dedicated LGBTQ+ video-on-demand streaming service is offering an affordable new mobile-ready version on Vodacom’s Video Play platform.
In Pictures: The first Feathers Festival
The recent Feathers Festival in Johannesburg was a truly memorable Afro-queer affair, boasting stylish, beautiful people, cutting edge fashion and world-class music.
2019 Trans Day of Remembrance is the deadliest to date
This year’s international Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) – the 21st commemoration – is the deadliest year on record for transgender people worldwide.
Scientists: Same-sex behaviours likely part of all animals’ original evolution
Researchers believe that same-sex behaviours evolved naturally alongside different-sex behaviours among all sexually producing animals.
Malaysia | 4 men caned for alleged gay ‘offences’
The “vicious” caning of four men in Malaysia convicted of “an attempt at sexual intercourse against the order of nature” is part of an increasing crackdown on LGBTI people in the country.
SA hate pastor backs Israel Folau on gays causing natural disasters
Local hate pastor Oscar Bougardt has thrown his weight behind sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau’s claim that Australia’s massive bushfires are due to God’s fury over same-sex marriage.
Planet Fitness in locker room homophobia and racism row
A queer Johannesburg couple has accused Planet Fitness of not taking appropriate action against a group of men who made homophobic and racist comments in the gym’s changeroom.
Zimbabwe transgender activist Rikki Nathanson wins landmark court case
Mugabe would be rolling in his grave, said a local news site, after transgender woman Rikki Nathanson won a historic lawsuit against the Zimbabwe government for discrimination.