Cuba’s president backs same-sex marriage

Cuba’s president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has confirmed that he is in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in Cuba’s new constitution.
RuPaul’s Drag Race makes history at the Emmys

RuPaul’s Drag Race made history at the 70th Annual Emmy Awards on Monday night, winning the Outstanding Reality Competition Program award, following RuPaul’s earlier win for Best Reality Host.
Life | My self-defence is past its sell-by-date

As a child, Bruce Little found ways of protecting himself from criticism and taunts. Today he still grapples with the internal voices telling him he’s unworthy, but he’s fighting back.
Going big! Soweto Pride 2018 to be a three day event

The Soweto Pride 2018 march will take place on 29 September, but with a weekend experience that promises to be unlike any previous Soweto Pride events.
Rafiki director sues Kenyan government over lesbian love story ban

Wanuri Kahiu, the director of the groundbreaking lesbian love story Rafiki, is suing the Kenyan government in a bid to overturn the acclaimed film’s ban.
The first South African LGBTI Business Summit was a groundbreaking success

South African LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) entrepreneurs, business owners and employees came together to flex their economic muscle on Tuesday at the country’s first landmark LGBTI Business Summit.
Opinion | Navigating Gay Misogyny and Queer Solidarity

LGBTIQ and gender activism is fraught with tensions around identity politics. So, how do we build coalitions as an effective mode of resistance to patriarchy? How about queering things up?
Dua Lipa “horrified” after pro-LGBTQ fans dragged out of concert

English pop star Dua Lipa says she stands by her fans who were forcibly removed from her Shanghai show because they were waving rainbow flags.
Tadd Fujikawa becomes world’s first openly gay male pro golfer

American golfer Tadd Fujikawa has come out, making him the most high profile openly gay male golfing professional.
Drag queens to hike up Lion’s Head to combat bullying

In a bid to make a difference, two Capetonian drag queens will make their way up Lion’s Head in full drag attire, including heels, on Saturday.