Author Archive

Defending Global LGBTI Rights: ILGA World’s Julia Ehrt: Ahead of the ILGA World Conference, we spoke to ILGA World’s Executive Director, Julia Ehrt, about the impact of holding the event in Africa.

In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2024: Thousands turned out for Johannesburg Pride 2024 in a show of queer joy and visibility. Check out our huge exclusive gallery of images here!

A Tale of Two Moms: Sape and Vee’s Parenting Journey: One of South Africa’s most prominent same-sex couples, Sape Maodi-Swartz and Vaivi ‘Vee’ Swartz, share their parenting journey.

In Pictures: Pretoria Pride 2024: The 2024 edition of Pretoria Pride filled the streets in a celebration of love and diversity. Check out our exclusive gallery of images here!

In Pictures: Soweto Pride 2024: Soweto Pride marked its 20th anniversary on 28 September 2024. We were there to capture these striking images of the day!

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.

Diversity Under Attack: US Corporates Roll Back LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts: Under growing right-wing pressure, several major US corporations have rolled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Siya Khumalo On His Very ‘Queer Book of Revelation’: Acclaimed author, columnist, political analyst and former pageant queen Siya Khumalo is launching his debut fiction novel, "The Queer Book of Revelation".

Details Emerge in Senseless Murder of Trans Woman Clement Hadebe: A friend of Clement Hadebe, a trans woman murdered in Johannesburg, has spoken out to correct inaccurate media reports about her death.

SA MP Ian Cameron Joins Gender Bashing of Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif: South African MP Ian Cameron has joined the hateful chorus of abuse and misinformation against Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif.