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Nigeria: Police Threaten to Arrest LGBTIQ+ TikTokers: The celebration of LGBTIQ+ identities on TikTok in Nigeria sparks a disturbing response from police, who've threatened to arrest participants.
Queer Demographic Revolution: Almost 30% of Gen Z Americans Identify as LGBTQ+: There's a seismic shift in sexuality and gender identification among young Americans, with 28% of Gen Z adults identifying as LGBTQ+.
All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness: Queer film in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, featuring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, hits South African cinemas.
Alarming Findings in isiZulu LGBTIQ+ Online Search Results Study: A study into online search engine results for isiZulu LGBTIQ+ terms, reveals an "astonishing" amount of disinformation and hate content.
Jacob Zuma vows to reverse same-sex marriage rights in South Africa: Disgraced former President Jacob Zuma is seemingly spearheading a campaign to undermine the hard-won rights of same-sex couples in South Africa.
Dricus Du Plessis UFC opponent’s shocking anti-LGBTIQ+ rant: Sean Strickland, the man beaten by South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis in the weekend's UFC championship bout, is an unrepentant queerphobe.
Latheem rebrands as Jason Orpheus, unveils new single “Ghost”: Out Cape Town singer-songwriter, Latheem, has undergone a transformative rebranding and emerged with a new identity as Jason Orpheus.
Burundi: President accused of stoking anti-LGBTIQ+ hate: Burundi's president has come under fire from Human Rights Watch, the US and the EU for expressing support for executing LGBTIQ+ individuals.
They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream: If someone told you that you were “serving c*nt”, would you be offended? Christian Ilbury looks at the term's long history in queer communities.

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They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream: Warning: this article contains language that some readers
Opinion: Beyond Gaza – South Africa’s Inconsistent Stance on LGBTIQ+ Rights: South Africa has received praise from human
30 years of LGBTQ+ history in Russia: from decriminalisation in 1993 to ‘extremist’ status in 2023: In 2023, the “LGBTQ+ movement”
Africa: 2023 saw weaponisation of laws against LGBTI persons: Amnesty International says that 2023 witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation
Breaking the silence: SADAG’s online support group for LGBTIQ+ young adults: The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Top 10 Queer Movies of 2023: Love, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery: 2023 has proved to be an exceptional year for queer cinema, with films spanning
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2023: MambaOnline and OUT LGBT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
Mamba’s 10 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2023: MambaOnline’s most-read LGBTIQ+ stories of 2023 offer a snapshot of the year’s significant
In Pictures: MCQP 2023 – Back to the Future: MCQP (Mother City Queer Project), one of Cape Town’s most iconic queer events, made a triumphant

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All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness: Queer Cinema in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, the
Latheem rebrands as Jason Orpheus, unveils new single “Ghost”: Out Cape Town singer-songwriter, Latheem, has undergone a transformative
They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream: Warning: this article contains language that some readers
RuPaul Champions Drag Queens in Emmys Triumph: In a triumphant moment at the Emmys, RuPaul secured his 8th Emmy Award and the 5th for RuPaul’s Drag Race
London marks 10 years of marriage equality in New Year’s fireworks: The city of London celebrated the start of the New Year with a spectacular
Top 10 Queer Movies of 2023: Love, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery: 2023 has proved to be an exceptional year for queer cinema, with films spanning

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Nigeria: Police Threaten to Arrest LGBTIQ+ TikTokers In Nigeria, the celebration of LGBTIQ+ identities on TikTok has sparked a disturbing response
Queer Demographic Revolution: Almost 30% of Gen Z Americans Identify as LGBTQ+ A new report reveals a seismic shift in sexuality and gender
All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness Queer Cinema in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, the
Alarming Findings in isiZulu LGBTIQ+ Online Search Results Study An international study conducted by the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism
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MCQP, one of Cape Town's most iconic queer events,
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South African queer father-son road trip film now on Netflix Runs in the Family, which follows a reformed con artist and his transgender son on a road trip across South Africa, is now streaming globally on Netflix.