Robert Mugabe, Africa’s most infamous homophobic leader, is dead
Zimbabwe’s LGBTIQ community has expressed mixed feelings about the death of former president Robert Mugabe, who has been both hailed as a liberator and condemned as an oppressor.
SA’s Thebe Magugu is first African to win LVMH fashion award
Rising South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu has scooped a major international award, taking home the coveted LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers.
Moffie earns acclaim after world premiere in Venice
Moffie, a new gay-themed South African film, is wowing the critics after its world premiere at the 76th Venice Film Festival.
The best LGBTQ books released this year (so far)
Readers, gather round! If you’ve been salivating after LGBTQ books you can really sink your teeth into, look no further – here are some of the most exciting local and international reads 2019 has offered up so far.
Stop calling it a choice: Biological factors drive homosexuality
Across cultures, 2% to 10% of people report having same-sex relations. In the U.S., 1% to 2.2% of women and men, respectively, identify as gay. Despite these numbers, many people still consider homosexual behaviour to be an anomalous choice. However, biologists have documented homosexual behaviour in more than 450 species, arguing that same-sex behaviour is […]
Kristen Stewart told to hide her sexuality to get a Marvel role
Actress Kristen Stewart believes that being open about her queer sexuality and female partners probably affected her career.
Elton John first living musician to be featured on Royal Mail stamps
As Elton John embarks on the latest leg of his farewell tour, the UK’s postal service is celebrating the global icon with a special collection of stamps.
Anisha and Joey van Niekerk murder case still in the courts
Prosecutors claim there were two separate plots to kidnap and murder married North West same-sex couple Anisha and Joey van Niekerk.
Nigerian-American rapper Jidenna: Homosexuality not un-African
Classic Man rapper and producer Jidenna has trashed the false claim that homosexuality was imported into Africa from the west.
Race and language row over ‘Afrikaans’ Nelson Mandela Bay Pride video
The Nelson Mandela Bay Pride Committee has been criticised over a promotional video that’s been described as exclusionary and unrepresentative.