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A proposed African charter could threaten LGBTQIA+ and women rights across the continent. Here's what you need to know.
South Africa mourns LGBTQIA+ activist Banyana Khutamo, remembered for her fearless fight for equality and queer visibility.
Johannesburg’s Grindr Gang 7 trial has been delayed again, with hearings in the kidnapping and attempted murder case now resuming in August.
Despite a massive campaign, the EU has stopped short of a binding conversion therapy ban across all member states.
What is IDAHOBIT and did it come about? Learn why 17 May is a global day for LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and human rights.
After five years, SAWEI 2026 returns on 18 May with new insights into LGBT+ workplace inclusion across South Africa.
Activists are pushing back against a major African anti-LGBTQ+ conference planned in Ghana during Pride Month.
Gay men have been urged to test for syphilis as Gauteng STI rates rise and experts warn of the “silent” infection.
Meet the Top 10 finalists competing at the fiery Mr Gay World South-Africa 2026 grand finale in Pretoria on 16 May.
LGBTQIA+ group condemns the acquittal of the accused in a Pretoria corrective rape case after alleged forensic evidence failures.
GLAAD warns that LGBTQ+ safety on Meta, X and YouTube is worsening as hate, harassment and misinformation rise online.
A new Vatican report includes LGBTQ+ testimonies and signals a softer tone on queer Catholics and church dialogue.
The alleged killers of queer Cape Town teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi seek bail as activists condemn delays in the Khayelitsha murder case.
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After five years, SAWEI 2026 returns on 18 May with new insights into LGBT+ workplace inclusion across South Africa.
Activists are pushing back against a major African anti-LGBTQ+ conference planned in Ghana during Pride Month.
LGBTQIA+ group condemns the acquittal of the accused in a Pretoria corrective rape case after alleged forensic evidence failures.
GLAAD warns that LGBTQ+ safety on Meta, X and YouTube is worsening as hate, harassment and misinformation rise online.
A new Vatican report includes LGBTQ+ testimonies and signals a softer tone on queer Catholics and church dialogue.
The alleged killers of queer Cape Town teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi seek bail as activists condemn delays in the Khayelitsha murder case.
Culture & Events
What is IDAHOBIT and did it come about? Learn why 17 May is a global day for LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and human rights.
Meet the Top 10 finalists competing at the fiery Mr Gay World South-Africa 2026 grand finale in Pretoria on 16 May.
Cape Town’s iconic drag queens return for a dramatic second season of the SAFTA-nominated Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap.
We speak to Vuyelwa Maluleke about her raw and resonant theatre piece, The Blue Album, which explores a Black queer woman's unresolved trauma.
Photos from Joburg’s Village in the Sky queer party at Hotel Sky Sandton, featuring vibrant nightlife and stunning city views.
Queer African artists from across the continent are set to showcase powerful work in a new Johannesburg exhibition for IDAHOBIT 2026, curated by Renaldo Schwarp.
Health & Well-Being
Gay men have been urged to test for syphilis as Gauteng STI rates rise and experts warn of the “silent” infection.
42% of LGBTQIA+ women in South Africa delay healthcare due to discrimination, a new study reveals, exposing ongoing barriers to safe access.
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.
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