HEADLINES

Equality Court: Gqeberha Store Defends LGBTQ+ Ban as “Religious Freedom”: The discrimination case against the owner of a Gqeberha store that "banned" LGBTQ+ people was heard in the Equality Court on Monday.
Mr Gay World Responds to Louw Breytenbach Case Dismissal: Mr Gay World is considering whether to resume legal action against former titleholder Louw Breytenbach after its defamation case was dismissed.
SARA’s Colleen Makhubele Slammed for Anti-LGBTIQ+ Attack: Former Joburg Council Speaker and SARA president Colleen Makhubele is perpetuating dangerous myths about LGBTIQ+ "propaganda" in schools.
Uganda: Activists Appeal Shock Anti-Homosexuality Law Ruling: Twenty-two individuals lodge an appeal against Uganda's Constitutional Court's refusal to strike down the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Beaten, Strangled and Robbed: New Grindr Gang Syndicate Cases in Durban: The LGBTQ+ community in KZN is urged to be vigilant following new reports of several violent Grindr gang syndicate cases in the Durban area.
Mr Gay World vs Louw Breytenbach Defamation Case Dismissed: The Pretoria High Court dismisses the defamation case brought by Mr Gay World against its former titleholder, South African Louw Breytenbach.
Disbelief as Zuma’s MK Party Sells LGBTIQ+ Merchandise: The Umkhonto WeSizwe party is courting the LGBTIQ+ community by selling rainbow-themed clothing, despite Jacob Zuma attacking queer people.
Disappointment Over New Vatican Statement on Gender Identity: The Vatican's latest declaration on gender identity upholds regressive ideas that are harmful to transgender and non-binary people.
Alarming Move to Criminalise Homosexuality in the DRC: A lawmaker in the Democratic Republic of Congo is proposing to make homosexuality illegal in the central African country for the first time.

FEATURES

The Ivan Toms Centre for Health: Providing Comprehensive Sexual Health Services in Cape Town: The Ivan Toms Centre for Health, located
We Need to Talk About Butt Stuff: I was shocked to realise that I have been writing about sexual health for 11 years now. Since 2013! I’ve had the privilege of
What You Should Know About Coming Out as LGBTQ+ in Your 20s and 30s: For LGBTQ+ baby boomers, coming out in your 30s was the norm. The average
A Queer Perspective on Easter: Easter holds profound significance within the Christian faith community, yet for many of us, it can evoke painful memories and
Men2Men Health: Don’t Worry, Be Savvy: Many guys avoid dealing with their sexual health. Fear, shame, and not knowing where to begin can make it tough
Queer Nigerians Bravely Breaking Gender Boundaries: Historians estimate that between 3000 and 5000 people were executed during Ferdinand II of Aragon’s
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2024: MambaOnline and OUT LGBT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
A moment for queer farmworkers to shine: For queer folk in the small rural Western Cape town of Saron, participating in a queer-inclusive beauty pageant
US Christian right has taken aim at LGBTIQ+ rights, sex education and abortion in Africa – new book: A new book – The US Christian

Entertainment

Mr Gay World Responds to Louw Breytenbach Case Dismissal: Mr Gay World is deliberating whether to resume legal action against former titleholder
Miss Drag South Africa 2024 Finalists Revealed: The top 10 finalists who will be vying for the coveted title of Miss Drag South Africa 2024 in Cape Town have
Mr Gay World 2024 Comes to Great Britain!: For the first time in its 15-year history, the Mr Gay World contest will grace the shores of Great Britain in 2024.
Bonang Slammed for Ghana Visit Amidst Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Uproar: Another celebrity “ally” disappoints. South African media personality
First Look at SA Queer Filmmaker Oliver Hermanus’s International Series: South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus delves into the
All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness: Queer Cinema in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, the

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Equality Court: Gqeberha Store Defends LGBTQ+ Ban as “Religious Freedom” The discrimination case against the owner of a
Mr Gay World Responds to Louw Breytenbach Case Dismissal Mr Gay World is deliberating whether to resume legal action against former titleholder
SARA’s Colleen Makhubele Slammed for Anti-LGBTIQ+ Attack Former Johannesburg Council Speaker Colleen Makhubele, who is contesting the
Uganda: Activists Appeal Shock Anti-Homosexuality Law Ruling Twenty-two individuals have filed an appeal with Uganda’s Supreme Court
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Miss Drag South Africa 2024 Finalists Revealed The top 10 finalists who will be vying for the coveted title of Miss Drag South Africa 2024 in Cape Town have been revealed.
Con Hill Human Rights Festival is a Call to “Seize the Power!” The 6th edition of the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival takes place from 21 to 24 March under the 2024 theme of Seize the Power!
South African queer father-son road trip film now on Netflix Runs in the Family, which follows a reformed con artist and his transgender son on a road trip across South Africa, is now streaming globally on Netflix.