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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.

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.

Queer Music | Miloh Ramai Drops Seductive New Single ‘Pure Hearts’: South African singer/songwriter Miloh Ramai is back with an enthralling new single, Pure Hearts, exploring the complexities of human desire.

Hollywood Sees Decline in LGBTQ Representation: GLAAD’s 12th Annual Studio Responsibility Index reveals that LGBTQ representation in major Hollywood films is not only stagnating but regressing.

Soweto Pride Is Celebrating 20 Years of Queer Empowerment: 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.

Who is Chappell Roan? 7 Reasons She’s the Queer Pop Star You Need to Know: 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.

Sir Ian McKellen Backs ‘Nkoli: The Vogue Opera’: Iconic British star Sir Ian McKellen has urged theatre-goers to experience the remarkable Nkoli: The Vogue Opera, set to wow Cape Town soon.

Great Britain Takes Mr Gay World 2024 Title: Newly crowned Mr Gay World 2024, Paul Carruthers, says he's committed to championing trans rights and healthcare, and supporting trans youth.

Paris Paralympics Boasts Record Number of LGBTQ Athletes: The Paris Summer Paralympic Games are witnessing a record number of self-identified LGBTQ athletes participating in the competition.