Maverick Life

Hate speech on X surged for at least eight months after Elon Musk takeover – new research

By Michael Jensen

Maverick Life

Nkoli: The Vogue-Opera — it’s fierce, fabulous … and freaking fantastic

By Keith Bain

South Africa

Brutal and disarming — Moffie urges us to question authority

By Keith Bain

Maverick Life

TikTok activism: how queer Zimbabweans use social media to show love and fight hate

By Gibson Ncube and Princess Sibanda

Maverick News

Pride in Prejudice - On Human Rights Day, be mindful of extremist views heading for SA’s Parliament

By Stephen Grootes

Africa

‘It took an hour to laugh and cry about it’ — litigant reflects on Mauritius ruling decriminalising same-sex relations

By Melody Emmett

Africa

Road-rattled in Tanzania – driving the dirty devil to gin, good coffee and views to soothe the weariest soul

By Bridget Hilton-Barber

Africa

Growing number of anti-gay laws highlight Africa’s steady human rights regression 

By Ottilia Anna Maunganidze and Chelsea Cohen

South Africa

Freedom of expression is a crucial tool for advancing LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa

By Thokozani Mbwana

Africa

Queer conference in Mauritius created inclusive space to push back against homophobia and stand up for love

By Welcome Mandla Lishivha

South Africa

Flip-Flopper-in-Chief — Malema’s bouncing (in)tolerance of homophobia spotlights political opportunism

By Stephen Grootes

Africa

Beyond fear and persecution - looking through Papa De’s queer lens of defiance and resilience

By Welcome Mandla Lishivha