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The landmark Queer Kairos Document declares a critical moment for South African churches to embrace radical love, justice, and transformation.
The annual Feather Awards are back for their 2024 edition, promising a night of glamour, controversy, and inspiration with a dazzling array of nominees.
Soweto Pride marked a vibrant and significant milestone as it celebrated its 20th edition on Saturday at Dorothy Nyembe Park in Dobsonville.
Thomars Shamuyarira, a proudly out trans man from Zimbabwe, is a dedicated and passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa.
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 has become the second African country to pass legislation protecting people from violent identity-based hate crimes.
Activists push back against the World Bank possibly resuming lending to Uganda despite the country’s continued oppression of LGBTQ+ people.
In another setback for inclusion, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has voted against blessing or offering prayers for same-sex couples.
Stripped, South Africa’s first feature-length (and queer) audio drama podcast, is now live on all major podcast platforms.
For many LGBTQI+ refugees living in South Africa, Pride Month is a painful reminder of the freedoms and rights they have yet to experience.
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in August 2024, as collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
As Cape Town prepares to host the ILGA World Conference – a gathering of global LGBTI changemakers – the first keynote speakers are announced.
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.
South African singer/songwriter Miloh Ramai is back with an enthralling new single, Pure Hearts, exploring the complexities of human desire.
GLAAD’s 12th Annual Studio Responsibility Index reveals that LGBTQ representation in major Hollywood films is not only stagnating but regressing.
The LGBTI+ community in Georgia is facing an alarming threat as the country’s Parliament passes controversial anti-LGBTI legislation.
Under growing right-wing pressure, several major US corporations have rolled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
This year marks 20 years of Soweto Pride – a milestone event that has been a beacon of queer visibility, pride, and advocacy in South Africa.
If you haven’t heard of Chappell Roan, get ready to have a fave new international queer artist! Here’s why this rising star is making waves.
Global fast fashion brands are churning out more clothes than the planet can handle. Here are four sustainable fashion activists from the continent pushing back.
On the 10th anniversary of Resolution 275, much more needs to be done to protect queer people in Africa, says Deputy Minister Steve Letsike.
The LGBTIQ+ community in Kimberley has been shocked by the murder of 50-year-old Lazarus Ikaneng Thomas, affectionately known as “Pankie.”
Two men in Zimbabwe have been arrested on sodomy charges after seeking police assistance to resolve a domestic dispute.
Iconic British star Sir Ian McKellen has urged theatre-goers to experience the remarkable Nkoli: The Vogue Opera, set to wow Cape Town soon.
Many queer people face exclusion from their own community because of the entrenched social and sexual bodily norms set out by the gay scene.
The Aurum POP INN clinics in South Africa are making significant strides in providing gender-affirming healthcare to transgender individuals.
A newly shared video conversation between controversial DA appointees Renaldo Gouws and Roman Cabanac has highlighted their homophobic views.
The disproportionate and sensationalised focus on transgender bathroom access reveals a deeper societal discomfort with transgender identity.
Newly crowned Mr Gay World 2024, Paul Carruthers, says he’s committed to championing trans rights and healthcare, and supporting trans youth.
A young lesbian couple were brutally murdered in KwaZulu-Natal, allegedly by the former male partner of one of the victims.

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