Everybody’s fave! Meet the multi-talented DJ Olwee
Olwethu Mlotshwa goes by the name ‘Ms Party’ on Twitter and in his bio he describes himself as “DJ, TV director, gay and One Big Festival”. Many of us, however, know him as DJ Olwee.
Transgender woman speaks out after horror mob attack video
A transgender woman has spoken of her pain and humiliation after she was attacked by a violent mob in the streets of Paris.
Mormon Church reverses extreme anti-LGBTQ policy
In a welcome but still limited move, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has dropped its ban on accepting and baptising the children of LGBTQ Mormons.
Pride Shelter Trust, Africa’s only LGBTI shelter needs your help
This month, the Pride Shelter Trust celebrates its eighth anniversary as Africa’s first self-sufficient shelter and crisis centre for LGBTI+ people in Cape Town.
Virgin Atlantic launches gay themed branding
Virgin Atlantic will adapt its longstanding livery by adding more diverse characters to its aircraft, including a gay flying man.
South Africa has a plan to fight prejudice. But it’s full of holes
The South African government has launched a plan aimed at addressing pervasive prejudice in the country. It’s called the “national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”.
LGBTI activist denied asylum in SA because he has to “prove” he’s gay
Despite being a well known pan-African LGBTI+ activist and facing death threats, the South African government does not believe that Kenyan George Barasa qualifies for asylum.
Transgender refugees: People have to know that I am human first
Transgender refugees encounter many challenges when they flee from persecution. One trans woman, Komati, spoke to us about her experience.
Defiant Brunei imposes barbaric gay death penalty
In the face of massive international condemnation, the government of Brunei has imposed the death penalty for homosexuality.
STIs facts: What you need to know
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a reality and can affect any sexually active individual. Look at some of these facts and familiarise yourself with the symptoms.