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Opinion: Beyond Gaza – South Africa’s Inconsistent Stance on LGBTIQ+ Rights: South Africa's stance on Gaza is in contrast to its weak position on international LGBTIQ+ rights, revealing a pattern of selective advocacy.

UN LGBTI rights watchdog engages with South African activists: Graeme Reid, the newly-appointed UN Independent Expert on LGBTI rights violations, recently met with LGBTI+ activists in Johannesburg.

Ghana bishops affirm support for abhorrent anti-LGBTQ+ bill: The Catholic Church of Ghana has sought to dispel confusion about its stance on homosexuality and support for the country's anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill passes final hurdle in Parliament: South Africa's Parliament has passed the amended version of the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which will be sent to President Ramaphosa.

Report: Teachers accused of “gross misconduct” in “preventable” suicide: A damning report on the tragic suicide

In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2023 Gallery Two: Here's our second exclusive gallery of stunning images of the 2023 edition of Johannesburg Pride, Africa's largest LGBTIQ+ event!

In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2023 Gallery One: Here's our first exclusive gallery of stunning images of the 2023 edition of Johannesburg Pride, Africa's largest LGBTIQ+ event!

Cape Town gay hate preacher Oscar Bougardt gets 9 months in prison (suspended): Oscar Bougardt, the Cape Town pastor convicted of LGBTIQ+ hate speech five years ago, avoids prison again with a suspended sentence.

Johannesburg Pride marched for queer Africans who can’t: Saturday's Johannesburg Pride march was dedicated to LGBTIQ+ people across the African continent who face oppression and hate.

Homophobic bullying: Gauteng learner takes own life: A 12-year-old boy from Gauteng has died by suicide following what appears to be a case of homophobic bullying involving a school teacher.