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42% of LGBTQIA+ women in South Africa delay healthcare due to discrimination, a new study reveals, exposing ongoing barriers to safe access.
Gay dad faces charges after clash with right-wing influencer who targeted his family. Community raises over $150k in support.
SA Deputy Minister Steve Letsike visits Canada’s planned largest LGBTQ2+ monument, honouring history, justice and queer communities.
Pastor Oscar Bougardt, previously found guilty of hate speech, targets the LGBTQ+ community again, raising concerns about court order violations.
The Constitutional Court has restricted the SAHRC's powers, raising concerns about the enforcement of LGBTQ+ rights in South Africa.
Top EU court rules that Hungary’s anti-LGBTI+ law violates human rights and EU values, marking a major victory for equality.
Spiking cases are rising - including reports beyond drinks. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how to stay safe in nightlife and queer spaces.
Activist Bradley Fortuin Eswatini questions the disturbing expulsion of LGBTIQ+ students in Eswatini following a parent vote over same-sex allegations.
Details for eThekwini Pride 2026 have been announced, with the week-long event set to culminate with the march along the Durban Promenade on 6 June.
As a lesbian woman in South Africa, Zizipho Majikijela has endured abuse, homelessness, rejection and homophobia. She tells us her story.
A young man has become the first person sentenced under Senegal’s newly enacted anti-LGBTQ+ law, raising serious human rights concerns.
The SA Human Rights Commission says that intersex children's rights are often overlooked from birth. Its new guide aims to prevent that.
South Africa’s LGBTQ+ women’s football team is set to compete at the Valencia Gay Games, showcasing inclusion, resilience and pride on the global stage.
News
The Constitutional Court has restricted the SAHRC's powers, raising concerns about the enforcement of LGBTQ+ rights in South Africa.
Top EU court rules that Hungary’s anti-LGBTI+ law violates human rights and EU values, marking a major victory for equality.
Activist Bradley Fortuin Eswatini questions the disturbing expulsion of LGBTIQ+ students in Eswatini following a parent vote over same-sex allegations.
As a lesbian woman in South Africa, Zizipho Majikijela has endured abuse, homelessness, rejection and homophobia. She tells us her story.
A young man has become the first person sentenced under Senegal’s newly enacted anti-LGBTQ+ law, raising serious human rights concerns.
The SA Human Rights Commission says that intersex children's rights are often overlooked from birth. Its new guide aims to prevent that.
Culture & Events
Details for eThekwini Pride 2026 have been announced, with the week-long event set to culminate with the march along the Durban Promenade on 6 June.
Discover how ballroom culture travelled from Harlem to Cape Town, shaping a vibrant queer scene rooted in resistance and creativity.
Faith leaders must confront LGBTQ erasure in West Africa, argues Davis Mac Iyalla, warning that silence and denial fuel discrimination and violence.
Sober Fest hits Joburg this Freedom Day weekend, offering music, wellness, and a vibrant alcohol-free space for community and connection.
Village in the Sky brings a gay pool party and club experience to Sandton, promising one of Joburg’s biggest LGBTQ+ party events of the year.
In an exclusive video, we spoke to Yaya Mavundla, Celeste Makeup, and Ilano Sky about what transgender visibility means to them. Watch it here!
Health & Well-Being
Spiking cases are rising - including reports beyond drinks. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how to stay safe in nightlife and queer spaces.
South Africa’s only state full gender-affirming clinic offers just four surgeries a year, leaving patients facing waits of up to 30 years.
Testicular cancer is common in young men. Learn warning signs, risk factors and why self-checks can save lives.
A new LGBT+ health clinic has opened in Pretoria. +DR offers stigma-free care, HIV services, STI testing and general healthcare.
Lenacapavir, a 6-month HIV prevention injection, arrives in South Africa, offering new hope to reduce infections and boost PrEP adherence.
Transgender woman Buhlebendalo Mthombeni alleges mistreatment at a Free State hospital, highlighting barriers to gender-affirming care.
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