“Uhambo Lokuphila”: Trans Conversations in the Eastern Cape with Vuyo Ngcofe
In a country where the experiences of trans and gender-diverse individuals are often silenced, Vuyo Ngcofe is using film to visibilise authentic stories.
NMB Pride Hosts Beach March Against Gender-Based Violence
On Saturday, 14 June, the Nelson Mandela Bay Pride (NMB) Organisation led a defiant Pride Month beach march against gender-based violence affecting the LGBTQIA+ community.
eThekwini Pride: Durban’s Queer Community Rises in Colourful Defiance
Durban’s beachfront erupted in celebration and protest on Saturday as hundreds of LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies gathered for the first EThekwini Pride March.
Judge Slams Home Affairs for “Unintelligible, Illogical Babble” in Gay Asylum Case
The High Court has overturned a Home Affairs official’s decision to reject the asylum application of a man from Chad who was imprisoned for homosexuality.
Opinion: Lasizwe’s Latest Video is an Affront to the LGBTIQ+ Community
Lasizwe faces backlash over a video featuring homophobic Ugandan journalist Simon Njala. Is this comedy or a betrayal of the LGBTIQ+ community?
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