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Apollo's in Linden is becoming a welcoming LGBTQ+ community hub in Johannesburg with great food, drag, live entertainment and inclusive events.
The national Pride Flag Tour campaign, which promotes stigma-free healthcare for LGBTIQ+ people in South Africa, kicked off in Limpopo this week.
"Black Burns Fast" is a joyful South African queer teen film celebrating Black LGBTQ+ love, identity and first romance.
South Africa's Steve Letsike was honoured at WorldPride Amsterdam with an International Pride Award for advancing LGBTIQ+ equality.
Police have arrested a fifth suspect in the Braam Krüger murder as investigators probe an alleged Grindr gang syndicate link to multiple attacks.
Exclusive photos from South Africa's WorldPride Amsterdam Canal Parade boat as Cape Town begins its journey to hosting WorldPride 2028.
See the highlights from RUSH: Heaven, the spectacular launch of Johannesburg's newest LGBTQ+ nightlife experience.
Exclusive photos from Amsterdam WorldPride's Seniors Pride Concert celebrating LGBTQ+ elders, pioneers, music, community and Pride.
South Africa's LGBTQIA+ sector urges President Ramaphosa to intervene over the planned 2027 Pan-African Conference on Family Values in Cape Town.
Queer refugees in South Africa face xenophobia, homophobia and systemic failures that leave them twice hunted and increasingly vulnerable.
Eswatini's leading LGBTQ+ group returns to court after the government again refused to register the organisation despite a Supreme Court ruling.
SAWEI 2026 calls on South African workplaces to turn LGBTQ+ inclusion policies into measurable, year-round change.
The Berlin Pride attack suspect has been shot dead by police while mourners honour the victims of the deadly LGBTQ+ terror attack.

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Police have arrested a fifth suspect in the Braam Krüger murder as investigators probe an alleged Grindr gang syndicate link to multiple attacks.
Exclusive photos from South Africa's WorldPride Amsterdam Canal Parade boat as Cape Town begins its journey to hosting WorldPride 2028.
Exclusive photos from Amsterdam WorldPride's Seniors Pride Concert celebrating LGBTQ+ elders, pioneers, music, community and Pride.
South Africa's LGBTQIA+ sector urges President Ramaphosa to intervene over the planned 2027 Pan-African Conference on Family Values in Cape Town.
Queer refugees in South Africa face xenophobia, homophobia and systemic failures that leave them twice hunted and increasingly vulnerable.
Eswatini's leading LGBTQ+ group returns to court after the government again refused to register the organisation despite a Supreme Court ruling.

Culture & Events

Exclusive photos from South Africa's WorldPride Amsterdam Canal Parade boat as Cape Town begins its journey to hosting WorldPride 2028.
See the highlights from RUSH: Heaven, the spectacular launch of Johannesburg's newest LGBTQ+ nightlife experience.
Discover why Johannesburg's Naked Woolf has become an inclusive LGBTQIA+-friendly restaurant and social space built on authenticity.
Cape Town Pride is heading to WorldPride Amsterdam to accept the torch for Africa's first WorldPride in 2028 and lead the African delegation.
Johannesburg welcomes RUSH, a new queer party experience with themed events, live entertainment, DJs and a vibrant inclusive atmosphere.
Inside The Confessional II party in Johannesburg, where anonymous confessions, queer joy and unforgettable moments filled the dancefloor.

Health & Well-Being

South African psychologists backed a global declaration rejecting LGBTQ+ conversion practices as harmful, unethical and unscientific.
Experts warn HIV and LGBT+ health services remain at risk after funding cuts, urging South Africa to rethink healthcare for key populations.
Discovery Health will review transgender healthcare access after members backed a landmark motion on equitable medical scheme benefits.
South Africa launches a coalition to decriminalise personal drug use, promoting health, human rights and evidence-based reform.
Learn the symptoms, risks, vaccines and treatment for viral hepatitis in gay, bi and other MSM. Protect yourself with testing and prevention.
Psychologists explain how childhood LGBTQ+ stigma can affect adult relationships, trust and intimacy — and how healing can begin.

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