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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.
A new study reveals gender representation trends in Southern African media, finding that while there is progress, men still dominate who gets heard.
MambaOnline has launched a petition calling on South Africa to reject a planned Pan-African “family values” hate conference in Cape Town.
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.
Paarl mourns 17-year-old LGBTQ+ learner Justine Davids after her murder. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with her death.

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