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Cape Town Theatre: Catch Marc Lottering in “Colleen The Musical”: Catch Marc Lottering in his latest production, Colleen The Musical – a heartwarming musical comedy at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town.

Cape Town Trans Woman Vows to Fight on After Equality Court Dismisses Bathroom Rights Case: The Equality Court dismisses a Cape Town trans woman’s bathroom rights case. She plans to appeal all the way to the Constitutional Court.

Alleged Killers of Queer Teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi Remain in Custody: A second suspect linked to the horror murder of queer teenager Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi has been arrested, with both accused declining bail.

UCT Students Call For End to Deadnaming on Student IDs: UCT students are calling on the university to end deadnaming on student IDs, saying the policy harms trans students’ dignity and safety.

Justice Delayed Again: Missing Docket Halts Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi Murder Case: The bail hearing in the murder of queer teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi was postponed again after officials failed to locate the case docket.

Op-Ed: Nicki Minaj and the Tide of Transphobia – Thoughts by a (Former) Fan: Former fan Malaika Delport examines Nicki Minaj’s transphobic turn and how it mirrors the growing alliance between pop culture and right-wing politics.

The Ballroom Wave: Cape Town’s Atlantis Ball Recap: Cape Town’s Atlantis themed Legacy Ball made waves with ocean-inspired looks, fierce competition, and ballroom excellence.

Justice Delayed: Father’s Frustration as Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi Murder Case Postponed: The case against the alleged killer of queer teenager Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi has been postponed by the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court.

Calls For Justice Grow as Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi Hate Crime Case Continues: Calls for justice for murdered Khayelitsha teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi, as activists unite against the suspected homophobic hate crime.

Outrage as Khayelitsha Teen Killed in an Alleged Hate Crime: Outrage as Khayelitsha teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi is murdered in a suspected homophobic hate crime, sparking anger, grief and calls for justice.