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Potch Student Suspended for Disrupting LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Orientation: Religious homophobes are backing a Christian law student who was suspended for disrupting a student orientation talk on LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Wits University Students Stand for Grindr Attack Victim: Wits students joined LGBTIQ+ activists at the court hearing on Monday of seven men accused of the attack of a student lured through Grindr.
Yemen: 13 Sentenced to Public Execution for Homosexuality: A court run by the Houthi group in Yemen has reportedly sentenced 13 individuals to be executed in public on charges of homosexuality.
Caster Semenya Appeals for Funds for Athletics Gender Equality Case: Caster Semenya says her case in the European Court of Human Rights is for all athletes discriminated against by unfair gender restrictions.
Diego Jacobs Murder Highlights Need for Ramaphosa to Sign Hate Crimes Bill: Activists say the brutal murder of 21-year-old Diego Jacobs in Cape Town underscores the need to enact the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill.
Look Who’s Talking – the Rise of Rainbow Families in South Africa: Enrique Grobbelaar was once adamant about not wanting children. Today he's a loving gay dad and part of a growing number of rainbow families.
Pope Francis Slams ‘Hypocrisy’ of Anti-LGBTQ+ Critics: Pope Francis criticises those who oppose the Vatican's decision to allow priests to bless Catholics in same-sex relationships as hypocrites.
Hate Crime Murder of Gay 21-Year-Old Diego Jacobs in Cape Town: As Cape Town prepares to commemorate Pride, tragic news has emerged of the suspected hate crime murder of 21-year-old Diego Jacobs.
Cape Town Pride Unveils “Out, Proud & Fabulous” 2024 Calendar: Cape Town Pride has announced details of this year’s 3-week-long Pride Festival which runs from 8 February to 3 March 2024.
Russia: Woman jailed for wearing rainbow earrings: Three people in Russia have been prosecuted for displaying rainbow symbols in the country's latest crackdown on the LGBT+ community.
SA Election Guide Highlights Political Parties’ Stance on LGBTIQA+ Rights: As South Africa gears up for the upcoming elections, a new guide sheds light on the leading political parties' position on LGBTIQA+ rights.
Queer Life: You Need Friends and Benefits: We're in the midst of a queer loneliness epidemic. Bruce J. Little looks at the benefits of making friends, even in steambaths!
First Look at SA Queer Filmmaker Oliver Hermanus’s International Series: Introducing South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus' international series, Mary & George, starring Oscar-winner Julianne Moore.
Pope says “special case” African culture won’t tolerate homosexuality: Pope Francis has addressed the opposition from African Catholics to his more inclusive approach to homosexuality and same-sex relationships.
Meta Must Enhance Safety for LGBT+ Facebook and Instagram Users: A new campaign is calling on Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, to improve safety measures for LGBT individuals on its platforms.
Not like father, like son? Duduzane Zuma backs LGBTQI+ rights: Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane, is set to launch a political party - one that backs LGBTQI+ rights, in contrast to his father's bigoted stance.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2023: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in December 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Nigeria: Police Threaten to Arrest LGBTIQ+ TikTokers: The celebration of LGBTIQ+ identities on TikTok in Nigeria sparks a disturbing response from police, who've threatened to arrest participants.
Queer Demographic Revolution: Almost 30% of Gen Z Americans Identify as LGBTQ+: There's a seismic shift in sexuality and gender identification among young Americans, with 28% of Gen Z adults identifying as LGBTQ+.
All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness: Queer film in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, featuring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, hits South African cinemas.