HEADLINES
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in April 2024, collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
Johannesburg Clinic for Gay and Bi Men Launched in Rosebank:
The Gauteng MEC for Health has inaugurated OUT LGBT Well-being’s new Engage Men's Health clinic at a festive event in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
Sex Workers Picket at Parliament Ahead of Elections:
Over 50 sex workers and civil society activists have picketed outside Parliament in Cape Town calling for the decriminalisation of sex work.
Upington Transgender Woman Murdered in Suspected Hate Crime:
The LGBTIQ+ community in the Northern Cape has been shaken by the brutal murder of a 27-year-old transgender woman, Jo-Ann Isaks.
Gay Man Stabbed in Horrific Dating App Attack:
A 28-year-old gay man in Johannesburg recounts how he was lured to meet a love interest via a dating app before being robbed and stabbed.
Angola’s Untold History: Archive Project Explores LGBTIQ+ Lives and Struggles:
"Remembering the past can be an act of building community and healing." Caio Simões de Araújo looks at the work being done to preserve queer memory in Angola.
US Government Warns of Threat of Global Pride Month Terror Attacks:
Several branches of the US government warn that Pride events around the world may come under attack during international Pride Month.
Khumbulani Pride: Rainbow flags fill the streets of Nyanga and Gugulethu:
More than 150 people with rainbow flags marched through Gugulethu and Nyanga at the weekend to mark the 11th year of the Khumbulani Pride.
Trans Health Groups Challenge “Harmful” Cass Review:
Leading trans health groups say that the controversial Cass Review, championed by JK Rowling, is selective, inconsistent and harmful.
FEATURES
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2024: MambaOnline and OUT LGBT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
Gay Man Stabbed in Horrific Dating App Attack: A 28-year-old gay man in Johannesburg has recounted how he was lured to meet a potential love interest via
Angola’s Untold History: Archive Project Explores LGBTIQ+ Lives and Struggles: As I write these lines, I mourn the passing of Carlos Fernandes
Trans Health Groups Challenge “Harmful” Cass Review: Two of the world’s leading transgender health groups say that the controversial
Op-Ed: IDAHOBIT 2024 – The Power of ‘Artivism’ to Foster Change: On Thursday 4 April this year, the United Nations made a historic move
Opinion: To Comply or Not to Comply is Not the Question: Over the past five years, the highest courts in Namibia and Botswana have made significant
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: March 2024: MambaOnline and OUT LGBT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
The Ivan Toms Centre for Health: Providing Comprehensive Sexual Health Services in Cape Town: The Ivan Toms Centre for Health, located
We Need to Talk About Butt Stuff: I was shocked to realise that I have been writing about sexual health for 11 years now. Since 2013! I’ve had the privilege of
Entertainment
OUTtv Proud Shows its Colours on eVOD: OUTtv is now streaming in South Africa. OUTtv Proud, the popular channel dedicated to diverse and inclusive storytelling,
Meet Anastasia K Boney, The First Trans Miss Drag South Africa: A 33-year-old Northern Cape police constable has broken new ground by becoming
Daniel Radcliffe “Sad” Over JK Rowling’s Transphobic Views: Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has again addressed JK
SA Fashion Week: James Presents Wows with Upcycling Collection: James Moroeng of James Presents may not have won this year’s recent South
First African Roller Derby Team to Achieve International Ranking: In June this year, a South African roller derby team will make history by achieving
President of Taiwan Congratulates RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner: The President of Taiwan herself has extended congratulations to Taiwan-born queen
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South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2024
MambaOnline and OUT LGBT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
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Johannesburg Clinic for Gay and Bi Men Launched in Rosebank
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has inaugurated
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Sex Workers Picket at Parliament Ahead of Elections
Over 50 sex workers and civil society activists picketed outside Parliament in Cape Town on Thursday.
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Upington Transgender Woman Murdered in Suspected Hate Crime
The LGBTIQ+ community in the Northern Cape has been shaken by the brutal murder of a
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