HEADLINES

Get Your Groove On! Disco City Brings 70s & 80s Magic to Jozi: Ready to boogie this festive season? Disco City is set to light up Joburg’s Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City from 27 December to 12 January.

Kenya: Housemate Found Guilty of Edwin Chiloba Murder: Activists in Kenya welcome the guilty verdict in the trial of the man who murdered LGBTIQ model, fashion designer, and activist Edwin Chiloba.

Queer Business Network Aims to Unleash Africa’s “Pink Economy”: The South African chapter of the Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa (QACC Africa) was officially launched in Cape Town.

Cape Town’s Dream to Host Gay Games 2030 Ends: Despite receiving a standing ovation for its bid presentation, Cape Town’s journey to host the 2030 Gay Games has sadly come to an end.

Inclusive Buffalo City Pride to Highlight Health Access Gaps and Hate Crimes: The second Inclusive Buffalo City Pride is on Saturday, 7 December in East London, with a march for trans health access and a picnic.

Sexology 101: The Science of Pleasure, Intimacy, and Connection: Discover the fascinating world of sexology—a science that explores pleasure, intimacy, and connection beyond the bedroom.

Chemsex and Harm Reduction: A Practical Guide for Gay, Bisexual, and MSM: Chemsex and harm reduction have become buzzwords in conversations about sexual health, particularly among gay, bi and other MSM communities.

Ghana: Political Parties Ramp Up Dangerous Homophobic Electioneering: The two leading political parties in Ghana have been accused of fuelling anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the lead-up to the country’s elections.

Pastor Oscar Bougardt Vows to Block “Abomination” Cape Town WorldPride: Cape Town’s virulently homophobic pastor, Oscar Bougardt, is back in the spotlight, lashing out at news that the city will host WorldPride.

Opinion: Is Public Cruising Making a Comeback?: Cruising has long been part of gay life in many parts of the world. Hendrik Baird offers his perspective on cruising and its place in the digital age.  

US Consulate Leaders Celebrate Aurum POP INN’s Work in Durban: US Consulate General Principal Officer Ms Josie Ratcliffe and Deputy Chief of Mission Dana M Brown recently visited the Aurum POP INN clinic located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Uganda: Court Orders Mayor to Pay for Torture of 20 Over Homosexuality: Activists in Uganda welcome a court ruling holding a former mayor liable for torturing 20 young men arrested on homosexuality charges.

“Demure” TikTok Queen Jools Lebron Sparked Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year: The LGBTIQ+ community’s impact on popular culture is clear in Dictionary.com's choice of "demure" as Word of the Year.

Honor Mhlaba Murder Case Highlights IPV in LGBTIQ+ Community: IPV within the LGBTIQ+ community is rarely discussed, but the tragic murder of a young Pretoria man has brought the issue into sharp focus.

South African Youth Lead the Continent in LGBTQ+ Acceptance: The 2024 African Youth Survey has highlighted the progressive attitudes of South African youth toward LGBTQ+ rights compared to their peers across the continent.

Historic: Namibia’s Two Out Queer Candidates Standing for Parliament: Namibia's elections make history with two out and proud queer candidates running for public office, a first for the nation and its LGBTIQ+ community.

South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: October 2024: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in October 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.

Nigeria: Mob Beats and Humiliates Men Over Homosexuality Claims: Disturbing videos show four young men being beaten by a mob in the Nigerian city of Benin after they were accused of same-sex intimacy.

Review: The Blueprint by Ina Propriette – A Blue Love Letter to Cape Town Drag Herstory: Ina Propriette’s 'The Blueprint' dazzles while reclaiming and reimagining Cape Town's queer drag culture, writes Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie.

Luke Evans’ Memoir Shows Why ‘There’s no Such Thing as a Gay Jehovah’s Witness’: Out Hollywood actor Luke Evans writes candidly in his memoir about experiencing homophobia while growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness.