In Pictures: Soweto Pride 2026 Takes to the Streets in Colour and Defiance
See Soweto Pride 2026 in pictures as LGBTQIA+ people march through Johannesburg for visibility, safety, justice and equality.
Anglican Church of Southern Africa Again Rejects Same-Sex Couples Inclusion
Anglican Church of Southern Africa rejects LGBTQ+ inclusion proposals, with a same-sex prayer motion defeated by just seven votes.
Drones to Target Nudism at Cape Town’s Famous Gay-Friendly Sandy Bay
Cape Town’s gay-friendly Sandy Bay faces a nudism crackdown, with new warning signs, possible fines and drones monitoring the beach.
Mauritius Marriage Equality Campaign Gains Momentum After Human Rights Breakthrough
Mauritius LGBTQ+ activists are stepping up their campaign for marriage equality, backed by a recent key human rights finding and international support.
South Africa Sees Rise in Mpox Cases, With Most Reported in Cape Town
Mpox cases are rising in South Africa. Here’s what LGBTQ+ people need to know about symptoms, transmission, risks and prevention.
Man Who Says He Vandalised Cape Town Rainbow Crossing Comes Forward
A man has claimed responsibility for repeatedly vandalising Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ rainbow crossing and says he’s prepared to pay for the damage.
Ekurhuleni Murders Horror: LGBTQ+ Community Speaks Out
LGBTQ+ activists demand justice after at least nine women were found murdered in Ekurhuleni amid fears they may be linked to a serial killer.
Turkey Raids LGBTI+ Groups and Detains Activists in Sweeping ‘Family Safety’ Crackdown
Turkey has raided LGBTI+ groups, detained activists and blocked websites in a sweeping crackdown framed as protecting families.
BBC Cancels RuPauls’ Drag Race UK as Concerns Grow Over Declining LGBTQ+ Visibility
The BBC’s cancellation of Drag Race UK has added to concerns about declining LGBTQ+ representation across mainstream entertainment.
“Breaking Point”: Almost Half of LGBTIQ+ Groups at Risk of Closure After US Funding Cuts
A new report reveals how US funding cuts have pushed almost half of LGBTQ+ groups worldwide towards closure and forced many to cut vital services.