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An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in July 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
The GMPS 2026 examines gender representation in Southern African media and reveals who gets heard in LGBTQ+ news.
MambaOnline has launched a petition calling on South Africa to reject a planned Pan-African “family values” hate conference in Cape Town.
Zanele Muholi’s Brave Beauties exhibition at Constitution Hill celebrates trans women, visibility and their place in South Africa’s heritage.
Soweto Pride 2026 is coming. Discover the build-up events, Pride March and Queer Joy Celebration happening this September.
Senegal sends 71 people to trial after mass LGBTQ+ arrests as the country intensifies its crackdown under a harsh new anti-gay law.
Regina Blaque explores South African ballroom, the House of Mizrahi and how queer people find freedom, community and belonging.
A date change has turned into a social media spat after Pretoria Pride and Jacaranda Pride moved their dates to the same day in October.
An original Pastor Oscar Bougardt hate speech complainant says repeated court order breaches should have consequences, including possible imprisonment.
See powerful images from the WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 closing march, as thousands took to the streets for Pride, equality and human rights.
South African universities have inclusion policies, but trans and gender diverse students still face exclusion, misgendering and unsafe campuses.
Paarl mourns 17-year-old LGBTQ+ learner Justine Davids after her murder. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with her death.
Pastor Oscar Bougardt sparks controversy with an ‘LGBQI+ free’ Cape Town message and fresh attack on WorldPride 2028.
News
Soweto Pride 2026 is coming. Discover the build-up events, Pride March and Queer Joy Celebration happening this September.
Senegal sends 71 people to trial after mass LGBTQ+ arrests as the country intensifies its crackdown under a harsh new anti-gay law.
A date change has turned into a social media spat after Pretoria Pride and Jacaranda Pride moved their dates to the same day in October.
An original Pastor Oscar Bougardt hate speech complainant says repeated court order breaches should have consequences, including possible imprisonment.
See powerful images from the WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 closing march, as thousands took to the streets for Pride, equality and human rights.
South African universities have inclusion policies, but trans and gender diverse students still face exclusion, misgendering and unsafe campuses.
Culture & Events
Soweto Pride 2026 is coming. Discover the build-up events, Pride March and Queer Joy Celebration happening this September.
Regina Blaque explores South African ballroom, the House of Mizrahi and how queer people find freedom, community and belonging.
A date change has turned into a social media spat after Pretoria Pride and Jacaranda Pride moved their dates to the same day in October.
WorldPride is coming to Africa for the first time in 2028 as South Africa takes the mantle at a historic handover in Amsterdam. See the photos!
Apollo's in Linden is becoming a welcoming LGBTQ+ community hub in Johannesburg with great food, drag, live entertainment and inclusive events.
"Black Burns Fast" is a joyful South African queer teen film celebrating Black LGBTQ+ love, identity and first romance.
Health & Well-Being
The national Pride Flag Tour campaign, which promotes stigma-free healthcare for LGBTIQ+ people in South Africa, kicked off in Limpopo this week.
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.
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