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Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi’s murder case has been postponed again. His mother says the delays reopen her grief as she waits for justice.
Senegal’s LGBT crackdown has sparked mass arrests, forced HIV testing and fear. Human Rights Watch is calling for urgent action ahead of the country hosting the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Ecclesia de Lange reveals the personal cost of silence, her rejection by the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and how she reclaimed her faith.
Explore our Pretoria Pride 2026 photo gallery, capturing rainbow flags, drag performances and queer celebration in Centurion.
SAHRC welcomes a landmark Equality Court ruling against Gqeberha shop owner Dawood Lagardien over anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech and discrimination.
A Gqeberha shopkeeper's anti-LGBTQ+ sign led to a major Equality Court ruling. Sikhander Coopoo explains what it means for queer South Africans.
Homeless queer and transgender people in Cape Town face uncertainty over safe shelter as questions remain about capacity and inclusion.
PLUS Business Summit 2026 aims to turn connections into business opportunities for LGBTI+ entrepreneurs in Sandton on 14 October.
South African research found STIs in 15% of gay, bi and MSM without symptoms. Experts call for better STI testing and sexual healthcare.
Gqeberha shopkeeper Dawood Lagardien ordered to pay R200,000 after Equality Court finds him guilty of anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech and discrimination.
Yaya Mavundla wins a 2026 Power of Women Award and calls for greater transgender inclusion, visibility and opportunities for trans women.
Taiwan's LGBTQ+ community protests a Taipei gay bar raid that saw 51 people detained amid allegations of police abuse and humiliation.
Cape Town’s 2027 ‘family values’ conference raises concerns over LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality and the future of African family law.
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SAHRC welcomes a landmark Equality Court ruling against Gqeberha shop owner Dawood Lagardien over anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech and discrimination.
A Gqeberha shopkeeper's anti-LGBTQ+ sign led to a major Equality Court ruling. Sikhander Coopoo explains what it means for queer South Africans.
Homeless queer and transgender people in Cape Town face uncertainty over safe shelter as questions remain about capacity and inclusion.
PLUS Business Summit 2026 aims to turn connections into business opportunities for LGBTI+ entrepreneurs in Sandton on 14 October.
South African research found STIs in 15% of gay, bi and MSM without symptoms. Experts call for better STI testing and sexual healthcare.
Gqeberha shopkeeper Dawood Lagardien ordered to pay R200,000 after Equality Court finds him guilty of anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech and discrimination.
Culture & Events
Mzansi Ballet’s Dirk Badenhorst wants to bring queer audiences back to ballet with a bold African vision and the spectacular The Gold Rhino of Mapungubwe.
Feather Awards 2026 nominees are revealed as Constitution Hill raises the Pride flag to mark Africa Pride Month in Johannesburg.
Pretoria Pride 2026 returns to Centurion on 10 October. Get parade times, ticket prices, venue details and the latest on the Pride date clash.
Cape Town’s gay-friendly Sandy Bay faces a nudism crackdown, with new warning signs, possible fines and drones monitoring the beach.
The BBC's cancellation of Drag Race UK has added to concerns about declining LGBTQ+ representation across mainstream entertainment.
Soweto Pride 2026 celebrates its 22nd anniversary with the annual march and Queer Joy Celebration. Get the dates, venue, line-up and free ticket details.
Health & Well-Being
South African research found STIs in 15% of gay, bi and MSM without symptoms. Experts call for better STI testing and sexual healthcare.
Mpox cases are rising in South Africa. Here’s what LGBTQ+ people need to know about symptoms, transmission, risks and prevention.
Intersex South African Lerato Sikhosana seeks justice over irreversible childhood surgery and says she is still living with the consequences.
Harm reduction can save lives. Learn why overdose prevention and compassionate substance use support matter for South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community.
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.
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