Queer Books: Activist Angelo Louw’s fictional debut in POWER
Award-winning queer filmmaker, activist and author Angelo C. Louw just added another exciting venture to his already loaded resumè, his first fiction story.
Opinion: How Queer South Africans Can Make Government Their Side Hustle
In this thought-provoking opinion piece, author and commentator Siya Khumalo challenges us to move beyond rainbow capitalism and symbolic inclusion.
Johannesburg Grindr Gang Trial Date Confirmed for August
The long-awaited trial of the seven “Grindr Gang” men accused of kidnapping and brutally assaulting a Johannesburg student is finally set to begin in August.
5 Essential Tips for Healthy and Fulfilling Sex for Queer Men
For queer men, navigating sex and relationships includes considerations shaped by social, cultural, and health-related factors. Here are some useful tips!
Knowledge is Power: Finding Affirming HIV Services in Joburg
Following recent USAID/PEPFAR funding cuts and the closure of several queer-friendly clinics, GALA Queer Archives has launched the #KnowWhereToGo campaign
Arrest Made in Murder of LGBTQ+ Teen Likhona Fose
Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the horrifying murder of 14-year-old LGBTQ+ teenager, Lukhona Fose.
Turkey Set to Crack Down Harder on LGBTI+ Rights Amid Democratic Decline
As its president warns of a so-called “LGBT plague,” Turkey is on the verge of passing a bill that threatens to severely restrict the rights of LGBTI+ people.
Yaya Mavundla and Inno Matijane Clash Over Trans Rights
Queer media personalities Yaya Mavundla and Inno Matijane have publicly clashed on X, with Mavundla accusing Matijane of fuelling transphobia.
In Conversation: Nigeria’s Ball Scene – “Survival that Deserves to be Witnessed and Celebrated”
Carl Collison speaks to Nigerian photojournalist Temiloluwa Johnson about her award-winning images that capture the vibrancy of Lagos’s queer Ballroom scene.
Hate Crime Rapist Has Sentence Increased to Life
A man who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the hate crime rape, kidnapping and stabbing of a lesbian woman in KwaZulu-Natal has seen his appeal backfire.