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An LGBTQ+ cruise denied entry by Turkey has now also been blocked by Egypt, leaving passengers at sea after the last-minute reversal.
Should Pride have ethical sponsors? Explore the debate over corporate funding, Ubuntu, LGBTQ+ solidarity and community values.
Inside The Confessional II party in Johannesburg, where anonymous confessions, queer joy and unforgettable moments filled the dancefloor.
Discovery Health will review transgender healthcare access after members backed a landmark motion on equitable medical scheme benefits.
Madonna's new Confessions II album reignites debate about ageing, LGBTQ+ allyship and why the Queen of Pop continue to shape culture.
Senegal amends its Constitution to ban same-sex marriage as the government expands its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and organisations.
South Africa's LGBTIQ+ school guidelines near completion, but rights groups fear they won't fully protect LGBTQ+ learners from exclusion and abuse.
Langa LGBTQI+ Pride transformed the streets of the Cape Town township into a celebration of queer joy, resilience and belonging.
South Africa launches a coalition to decriminalise personal drug use, promoting health, human rights and evidence-based reform.
Turkey bans a gay cruise from docking, citing "moral values", after dozens are arrested in two cities for holding LGBTQ+ Pride marches.
Learn the symptoms, risks, vaccines and treatment for viral hepatitis in gay, bi and other MSM. Protect yourself with testing and prevention.
Zanele Muholi opens a major solo Cape Town exhibition celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ lives through photography and sculpture.
Niger arrests dozens under a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, prompting fear, arrests and growing human rights concerns in West Africa.
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Senegal amends its Constitution to ban same-sex marriage as the government expands its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and organisations.
South Africa's LGBTIQ+ school guidelines near completion, but rights groups fear they won't fully protect LGBTQ+ learners from exclusion and abuse.
Langa LGBTQI+ Pride transformed the streets of the Cape Town township into a celebration of queer joy, resilience and belonging.
Turkey bans a gay cruise from docking, citing "moral values", after dozens are arrested in two cities for holding LGBTQ+ Pride marches.
Niger arrests dozens under a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, prompting fear, arrests and growing human rights concerns in West Africa.
The streets of Durban’s city centre were filled with rainbow flags and jubilation at the weekend as people came out to mark the end of International Pride Month.
Culture & Events
Madonna's new Confessions II album reignites debate about ageing, LGBTQ+ allyship and why the Queen of Pop continue to shape culture.
Zanele Muholi opens a major solo Cape Town exhibition celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ lives through photography and sculpture.
Watch Before They Named Me - a powerful queer South African short film by Renaldo Schwarp exploring identity, memory and self-definition.
Here's our collection of photos of the 2026 eThekwini Pride march and celebration where Durban marked LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and queer joy.
The recently opened Apollo’s Taberna et Mixtarium in Linden, Johannesburg promises to be one of the city's most exciting new queer venues.
Photos from Johannesburg’s IDAHOBIT 2026 exhibition celebrating queer African artists, visibility, resistance and community.
Health & Well-Being
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.
A new resource has been launched to help African mental health providers support LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion therapy with affirming, trauma-informed care.
LEN - or Lenacapavir - is now available in South Africa. Learn how the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection works and where to get it.
Survey finds strong demand among South African gay, bi and other MSM for LEN, the new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.
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