Dispelling 6 common myths that stop people from donating blood
The South African National Blood Services' (SANBS) homepage states that there are currently only 2.4 days worth of blood in stock. This shortage is...
Help combat stigma and prejudice against SA Indian queer bodies
Research is underway to find out more about the Indian queer community in South Africa in order to fight persistent stigma against and social...
Laws need to be put in place to protect rights of...
There has been a call for the banning of genital mutilation of intersex children but this can only be done if there is legislation...
“In those few hours, we felt like we could breatheâ€
With #ForBlackGirlsOnly Johannesburg just around the corner, racist and sexist assaults on the necessity of a safe space for black women abound. KABURA NGANGA...
“We are calm” – Camps Bay housing activists speak out on...
The We See You Collective took up occupation in a Camps Bay mansion on 22 September.
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The host believed they would be staying for two...
Inxeba proves how heteronormativity feels uncomfortable when challenged
I have been paying attention to the conversation around the premier of Inxeba, a movie that looks at how gay black men are marginalised...
The Stigma Of Loving Someone Who Died Of AIDS
I make it a point to tell anyone I date that I once had a partner that died of AIDS. So many loved ones...
“Bisexuals Just Want To Exist And Be Accepted”
Bisexuality: “the potential to be attracted — romantically and/or sexually — to people of more than one sex and/or gender.” (This definition includes those...
The Queer Life in Community screening to celebrate queer marginalised voices
This December, the Queer Feminist Film Festival (QFFF) which honours queer and feminist activists, is due to take place. In the run-up to the...
How the hypermasculinity of Model C schools entrenches homophobia
Ours is one of the few African countries that acknowledges different gender and sexual identities, but we’re still far from an accepting society. Schools,...
Toya Delazy: Why I Named And Shamed A Homophobic Bully
Pop star Toya Delazy has been hit with heavy criticism from some Zulu men on Twitter over the past few days, after she posted...
EXTRACT: They Called Me Queer: “Blue Tea and The Beast”
They Called Me Queer is a collection of stories written by Africans from the queer community. The book is compiled by Kim Windovgel and...
#LGBQTILife: Southern Namibia to host its first ever pride event
Khaibasen Namibia is gearing up to host southern Namibia’s first Pride event in Keetmanshoop. So far, Pride events in Namibia have only been held...
Botswana Scraps Anti-Gay Laws: What It Means
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The Botswana High Court made history on June 11 when it struck down a section in the country’s penal code, which harkens back to...
#LGBQTILife: Working as a doctor in rural South Africa
Dr Anele Mhlakaza is a 28-year-old trans man medical doctor working in rural Eastern Cape. He is currently in his third year as a...
#QueerPopUpHealingSessions: A Space For Queer Healing
A place among nature for queer people to be safe, happy and focus on healing. This is what the the Queer Pop Up Healing...
Being Lesbian In Nigeria: ‘Under The Rainbow’ Doccie Tells The Human...
Queer Nigerians exist and are as complex and human as everybody else. This is the message behind Pamela Adie’s documentary ‘Under The Rainbow’. The...
“I’ve seen black men fight for white women in a way...
Currently enrolled at New York City University, 22-year-old Bronx-born writer and performer, Crystal Valentine's work is inspired by intersectionality. Speaking at the 21st edition...
What does Moonlight’s success mean for queer, black South African men?
Moonlight winning Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards - aka the Oscars - is a feat that has us all celebrating a win...
#LGBQTILife: Navigating life in student leadership and the church as a...
We spoke to Lance-Selae August, a 27 year old student leader at UCT. They are an Honours student in Theatre and Performance, and identify...
