Caster Semenya: “I am a woman and I am a world-class athlete”

Caster Semenya has issued a defiant statement as she files an appeal against the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Opinion | Holding government and parties accountable on GBV and LGBTI+ issues

As a new government is formed, Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane urges us to ensure that political parties and our leaders stick to their promises on Gender-Based Violence and queer issues.
Zanele Muholi’s photography book wins another major award

South African queer visual activist Zanele Muholi continues to stack up international acclaim, winning another prestigious award in London.
6 young global sports stars paving the way for LGBTQ+ people

While the battle for equality and inclusion in sport is a long way from being won, here are six young athletes that are paving the way for the next generation of LGBTQ sports stars.
Joburg has highest number of people living with HIV in SA

More people than ever are living with HIV in South Africa, but this may actually represent a degree of progress in the fight against the virus.
LGBTQI+ literary prize goes to Nigeria’s OluTimehin Adegbeye

OluTimehin Adegbeye has received the Gerald Kraak Prize for her essay published in the latest edition of the African queer anthology, The Heart of the Matter.
LGB Americans less religious than straight people

Americans who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) are less likely to belong to a religious group than their straight counterparts.
Watch these exclusive sneak peek clips from Rocketman

As we eagerly await the release of the Elton John musical biopic Rocketman on 7 June, we’ve got three exclusive sneak peek clips from the film for you to watch.
Watch a father teach his trans son to shave in a Gillette ad

Gillette has been applauded for its heartwarming advert which is helping redefine masculinity by showing a young transgender man being taught to shave by his dad.
“Liberating effect” as WHO drops transgender as mental disorder

In a historic move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has formally declared that being transgender is not a mental illness. But another of its decisions has left intersex activists furious.