Cassandra Roxburgh: Finding Trans Hope When the World Feels Like It’s Burning
Amid the rising vilification of trans individuals and identities, Cassandra Roxburgh reflects on holding onto hope in uncertain and times.
This Year’s Free State Pride Was Cancelled – Here’s Why
The 2025 edition of the annual Free State Pride has been cancelled, dealing a blow to LGBTIQ+ visibility in the province.
Eastern Cape Marriage Bill Hearings Expose Anti-LGBTQ Sentiment
Public hearings on South Africa’s proposed new Marriage Bill in the Eastern Cape have revealed ongoing resistance to same-sex marriage.
Who is Elon Musk’s Trans Daughter, Vivian Wilson?
Who is Elon Musk’s trans daughter, Vivian Wilson? Learn about her journey, estrangement from Musk, and advocacy for transgender rights.
South African LGBTQ+ Icon Appeals for Medical Fundraising Support
Beloved South African queer activist Beverley Ditsie is in urgent need of surgery and has turned to the LGBTQ+ community for support.
Walt Disney Overwhelmingly Rejects Anti-LGBTQ+ Proposal
In a welcome move, the vast majority of Walt Disney Company shareholders vote to remain in an LGBTQ+ workplace equality initiative.
Uganda: Relief as LGBTQ+ Activists’ Arrest Ordeal Finally Ends
Two LGBTIQ+ activists in Uganda have been acquitted after a years-long legal battle following their arrest when reporting a hate attack.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in February 2025, compiled by OUT and MambaOnline.
Political Will Needed to Save Lives Amid USAID Funding Cuts, Say Activists
“We will not let our people die” vows Zackie Achmat, as activists meet in Cape Town to address Donald Trump’s brutal cut in USAID funding.
Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia
We’re often told that visibility is essential for change. But for the trans community, visibility often leads to heightened vulnerability.