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All the Details: 2024 Cape Town Pride Parade & Mardi Gras: Thousands are expected to participate in the annual 2024 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras this Saturday 2nd March.
Queer Dating: The Crotch Shot Conundrum: It seems like everyone's sharing selfies of their crotch candy these days. Bruce J Little looks at the ins and outs and etiquette of dick pics.
Jacob Zuma Doubles Down on Election Homophobia: South Africa's former President, Jacob Zuma, has again targeted the LGBTIQ+ community, describing same-sex relationships as a disgrace.
Grindr Comes Face-to-Face with SA Grindr Gang Attack Survivors: Grindr has met with survivors of the ongoing brutal attacks by a Grindr Gang syndicate targeting LGBTIQ+ South Africans to hear their stories.
Limpopo Education Dept Affirms Commitment to LGBTQI+ Learners: While downplaying discrimination against a trans learner, the Limpopo Education Department commits to safer schools for LGBTQI+ learners.
Namibia: Alleged Rape Incident Used to Attack LGBTIQ+ Community: A controversy has erupted in Namibia after the alleged rape of a teenager by a politician was weaponised against the LGBTIQ+ community.
Residence Accused of Discriminating Against Transgender Wits Student: Wits LGBTIQ+ student group filles a complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission against a residence for discriminating against a trans student.
Limpopo LGBTIQ+ Learner Bullied and Denied Education Over Gender Identity: Another incident has come to light concerning the mistreatment of an LGBTIQ+ learner who's been bullied and denied the right to education.
Open Letter To The Vice President Of Zimbabwe: Cde Chiwenga: Zimbabwean researcher Saymore Masaisai responds to the recent shocking statement by the Vice President of Zimbabwe condemning an LGBTIQ+ scholarship.
Inclusive Love Mural Unveiled For Cape Town Pride: A striking street mural by South African artist Elléna Lourens has been unveiled in Cape Town during the annual Cape Town Pride festival.
Queer Faith: The Grace in You and Around You: While the fight for inclusivity in religious institutions is key, it's crucial to recognise that true belonging and grace resides within us.
Caribbean: Court Upholds Same-Sex Intimacy Ban in St Vincent and the Grenadines: In a blow to the Caribbean LGBTIQ+ community, the High Court in St Vincent and the Grenadines rejects a bid to legalise same-sex intimacy.
Zimbabwe: Government Launches Scathing Anti-LGBTIQ+ Attack: The government of Zimbabwe has launched a scathing attack, labelling LGBTIQ+ individuals deviants who should be denied education.
Opinion: Confronting Queerphobia and Religious Intolerance at North West University: Tiaan Kleinhans, an NWU alumnus and LGBTQI+ Christian, takes on law student and religious bigot Shaun Christie’s misinformation and claims.
Celebration as Greece Legalises Same-Sex Marriage: Greece has become the 21st European and first Christian Orthodox nation to legalize same-sex marriage, as well as allowing same-sex couples to adopt.
Calls to Ban Uganda’s Anti-LGBTIQ+ Speaker of Parliament from UK: The British government is being urged to bar Anita Among, the notoriously queerphobic Ugandan Speaker of Parliament from entering the UK.
Desperate Search for Missing Durban Man Ends in Tragedy: The family of Leo Govender, a 38-year-old man from Durban, is in mourning after the search for the missing man ends in tragedy.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: January 2024: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in January 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Delft Community Honours LGBTIQA+ Hate Crime Victim Diego Jacobs: Friends, family, and community members gathered in Delft, Cape Town, last week to honour 21-year-old LGBTIQA+ hate crime victim Diego Jacobs.
Relationships: Love is Love, But Not the Same: Relationships among gay and bi men are as diverse as the individuals involved. Here are some of the many types of connections guys can have.