Queer Books: Touch & Robert Hamblin’s memoir

Two new SA non-fiction queer books are further expanding our insights into sexuality and gender by sharing authentic real-life experiences.
UEFA denies Euro 2020 rainbow stadium request because it’s “political”

UEFA has rejected a request to light up Munich’s Allianz Arena soccer stadium in rainbow colours to protest Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ laws.
Yaya Mavundla celebrates her new ID number

Transgender reality TV personality Yaya Mavundla is celebrating being legally recognised as the woman she’s always been but admits that being a celebrity made things easier.
Letter to Minister of Justice from National LGBTI Sector

On 14 May 2021, the LGBTI Sector sent a letter to the Minister of Justice confirming the deadline for answers to the sector’s questions.
What is your romantic orientation?

Have you ever thought about your romantic orientation? And nope, it’s not always the same as the sexual orientation you identify with.
Outrage as Sizzlers massacre killer is considered for early parole

The sister of one of the victims of SAs worst queer mass killing, the Sizzlers massacre, is lobbying to stop his killer from being released.
Review: Mrs Simpsons – Style and substance

Fans of The Crown will know all about the inspiration behind Mrs Simpsons restaurant. Gavin Hayward reviews this Dullstroom landmark.
Eswatini LGBTI await crucial court ruling

The LGBTI community in Eswatini is waiting to hear if the nation’s high court will order the government to finally register an LGBTI rights organisation.
Queer black activists occupy Cape Town holiday home

A group of “queer black and coloured activists from the working and middle class” are making waves by occupying an Airbnb luxury home in Cape Town.
This Nigerian lesbian love story is set to shake up Nollywood

Ìfé, an upcoming lesbian film, is set break new ground when it comes to LGBTQ representation in Nigeria but it is likely to be banned by the country’s homophobic censors.