HEADLINES
Start Your Engines! Drag Race South Africa is Coming!:
Get ready to sashay and slay! The hugely popular drag reality phenomenon Drag Race is set to speed into Africa with Drag Race South Africa.
Italy Further Restricts Same-Sex Couples From Having Children:
Italy's government has voted to ban couples from having babies through surrogacy abroad, limiting parenting options for same-sex couples.
Cape Town Grindr Gang Case Postponed:
The case against three men, alleged to be part of a so-called Grindr Gang syndicate, who targeted gay men in Cape Town has been postponed.
Parents: SA Churches Must Act Against Anti-LGBTIQ+ Violence:
Parents of LGBTIQ+ individuals have protested at the failure of the SA Council of Churches to take a stand against anti-LGBTIQ+ violence.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in September 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Ghana: Cardinal Turkson Shocked That Bill Outlaws LGBTQ+ Identities:
Cardinal Peter Turkson, a prominent Vatican figure, expresses surprise that Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ law will criminalise people for being LGBTQ+.
Sade Giliberti Marries Longtime Love Chané Scallan in Dreamy Portugal Ceremony:
Sade Giliberti, beloved South African TV personality, has tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend, Chané Scallan, in Portugal!
Young, Gifted & Queer: Celebrating Black Queer Identity in Mzansi:
Channel O is set to make a grand, unapologetic Pride Month statement with the premiere of the doccie Young, Gifted & Queer.
Get Summer Ready: Sexual Health With Yellow Dot Doctors:
Summer’s a great time to take charge of your sexual health! With Yellow Dot Doctors, you can feel confident, protected, and empowered!
Experience Cape Town Comfort and Cuisine at Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa:
Escape to the LGBTQ-inclusive Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa, where the beauty of Cape Town reveals itself through sweeping vistas.
Trans, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex Inclusion in Sports is a Human Right:
Hundreds of groups back a powerful statement affirming that sport is not just about competition, but also cultural and social cohesion.
Meet Thando – The First Feather Awards Mascot and Ambassador:
The Feather Awards and the Thami Dish Foundation unveiled their first-ever "ambassador" on 11 October, which is celebrated as Coming Out Day.
Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ Soldiers Call for More Rights – As Russia Forces Minorities Into Active Service:
Russian authorities have been rounding up gay men and coercing them to fight in Ukraine, according to some recent reports.
Namibia: Queer Activist Wins International Democracy Prize:
Omar van Reenen, from Namibia, has become the first LGBTQI+ rights activist to win the prestigious Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize.
The Cost of Homophobia: The Economic Impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act:
A new report reveals the devastating economic impact of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act in addition to its consequences on human rights.
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!
Safe Space Helps Queer Zimbabweans Tackle Climate Impact:
Can sweet potatoes take queer people out of climate change induced poverty? That's what one grassroots organisation in Zimbabwe is trying to do.
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!
UK: Most Same-Sex Couples Fear Holding Hands in Public:
New research reveals that the majority of LGBTQ+ couples in the UK avoid holding hands in public due to concerns about their safety.
Outcry as LGBTQ+ Activists Arrested in Cameroon:
The arrest of 13 people, including LGBTQ+ activists and members of the public, by the authorities in Cameroon sparks international concern.