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A new report documents 233 killings of LGBTIQ people worldwide, including 36 in South Africa, exposing the scale of anti-LGBTQ violence.
Gagasi FM's Brooklyn Masuku reflects on queer visibility, self-acceptance, Pride and building a future without limits as a proud Durban LGBTQI+ professional.
After 11 years of Pride celebrations and marches, Kasi Pride brought LGBTQ+ education, youth development and empowerment to Gugulethu, Cape Town.
The trial of the seven Johannesburg Grindr Gang accused has been postponed to 2027, as activists raise concerns about the impact of delays on the survivor and his family.
People came out in numbers to the inaugural five-day Queer Festival which ran from 21 to 25 October at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
MambaOnline launches Mamba Bites, a new mobile journalism news programme sharing stories, news and issues affecting queer South Africans.
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in September 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
Dorian Offrè Ntlali shares their intersex journey, childhood challenges, African spirituality and the fight for acceptance and belonging.
Botswana’s High Court has heard arguments in a landmark same-sex marriage case that could have a major impact on LGBTQ+ rights in Africa.
Liam Du Preez Paterson discusses how The Resurrection Files combines drag, queer activism and fundraising to support people living with HIV in Cape Town.
Steven Gruzd’s murder case takes a new turn as a report suggests a possible Grindr gang link, raising questions about privacy and outing.
Johannesburg Pride returns to Sandton on Saturday, 31 October, promising a day of queer celebration and community, Here are all the details.
Discover Johannesburg’s Nostalgia Pride Picnic, a free LGBTQ+ community celebration at Constitution Hill on 31 October 2026.
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MambaOnline launches Mamba Bites, a new mobile journalism news programme sharing stories, news and issues affecting queer South Africans.
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in September 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
Dorian Offrè Ntlali shares their intersex journey, childhood challenges, African spirituality and the fight for acceptance and belonging.
Botswana’s High Court has heard arguments in a landmark same-sex marriage case that could have a major impact on LGBTQ+ rights in Africa.
Steven Gruzd’s murder case takes a new turn as a report suggests a possible Grindr gang link, raising questions about privacy and outing.
Johannesburg Pride returns to Sandton on Saturday, 31 October, promising a day of queer celebration and community, Here are all the details.
Culture & Events
People came out in numbers to the inaugural five-day Queer Festival which ran from 21 to 25 October at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
Liam Du Preez Paterson discusses how The Resurrection Files combines drag, queer activism and fundraising to support people living with HIV in Cape Town.
Johannesburg Pride returns to Sandton on Saturday, 31 October, promising a day of queer celebration and community, Here are all the details.
Discover Johannesburg’s Nostalgia Pride Picnic, a free LGBTQ+ community celebration at Constitution Hill on 31 October 2026.
Die Patsy! brought music, comedy and queer Afrikaans pride to Johannesburg, with Regina Blaque, Armand Joubert and DJ Lotion.
Explore our Pretoria Pride 2026 photo gallery, capturing rainbow flags, drag performances and queer celebration in Centurion.
Health & Well-Being
South Africa’s POP INN Pride Flag Tour concluded in Cape Town, calling for inclusive LGBTQIA+ healthcare and an end to stigma.
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.
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