Trans Man & Passionate Refugee Advocate: The Story of Thomars Shamuyarira
Thomars Shamuyarira, a proudly out trans man from Zimbabwe, is a dedicated and passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa.
Queer Health: A Fresh Take on Spring Cleaning Your Life
Spring’s the perfect time for a fresh start! It doesn’t have to mean drastic life changes, but can be about taking small steps that add up.
Seychelles Passes LGBTIQ-Inclusive Hate Crimes Bill
Seychelles has become the second African country to pass legislation protecting people from violent identity-based hate crimes.
Uganda: Activists Slam World Bank’s “Façade” Plan to Resume Loans
Activists push back against the World Bank possibly resuming lending to Uganda despite the country’s continued oppression of LGBTQ+ people.
Anglican Church of Southern Africa Rejects Same-Sex Couples
In another setback for inclusion, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has voted against blessing or offering prayers for same-sex couples.
You Can Now Listen to Groundbreaking Queer Audio Drama “Stripped”
Stripped, South Africa’s first feature-length (and queer) audio drama podcast, is now live on all major podcast platforms.
LGBTQI+ Refugees: Pride Means Nothing If it Does Not Include All of Us
For many LGBTQI+ refugees living in South Africa, Pride Month is a painful reminder of the freedoms and rights they have yet to experience.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in August 2024, as collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
ILGA World Conference: Mpho Tutu van Furth Among Keynote Speakers
As Cape Town prepares to host the ILGA World Conference – a gathering of global LGBTI changemakers – the first keynote speakers are announced.
Nelson Mandela Bay Murders Reflect National Crisis of Deadly Anti-LGBTIQ+ Violence
The murders of five queer individuals in less than a month in Nelson Mandela Bay represents a shocking surge in anti-LGBTIQ+ violence in South Africa.