9th Durban Pride a political & social expression of LGBTQ identity
KZN’s queer community came out in their hundreds for the 9th annual Durban Pride on Saturday, despite the city council once again failing to publicly support the event.
Stonewall forever! WorldPride in New York City Gallery
New York City hosted the 2019 WorldPride parade in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Cobus Benade took these photos of the historic event.
3 million celebrate WorldPride Parade in New York City
New York City, the home of LGBTQ Pride, marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with the massive WorldPride parade on Sunday.
WQMD Episode 5: Trans in South Africa
In episode five of WQMD, the inspirational author Landa Mabenge opens up about his life and experiences as a transgender man in South Africa.
London’s gay penguin couples are celebrating Pride
The London Zoo is getting a Pride makeover, including honouring its gay penguin couples ahead of the city’s annual celebration.
Zambia | Somizi a “foreign disruption of national morals”
South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo has been described as a national threat to Zambia and asked to stay away because he is gay.
Prince William “fine” if his kids are gay
While visiting an LGBTQ youth charity, Prince William says he’d be supportive if one of his children came out as gay or lesbian.
African gay bashing ‘a colonial import’
Some decry Botswana’s enlightened High Court judgement on gay sex. But studies show that homosexuality existed – and was tolerated – across pre-colonial Africa.
Second eSwatini Pride a “joyful” success
In a hopeful sign for LGBTQ locals, eSwatini – one of the world’s last absolute monarchies – successfully held its second eSwatini Pride on Saturday.
Tragedy as gay Pretoria couple killed together in accident
The tragic death of two gay Pretoria men in a road accident has been exacerbated by claims that media outlets have avoided reporting that they were a committed couple.