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Queer 101: What It Means to Be Pansexual:
Sexual orientation is wonderfully diverse, and one identity that has grown increasingly visible in recent years
South Africa Tops the Bottoms Chart: Remains World’s “Bottoms” Capital!:
Grindr Unwrapped 2025 names South Africa as the country with the most bottoms, plus bears, stars, hottest men, and queer pop culture trends.
In Pictures: 2025 Inclusive Buffalo City Pride:
Inside Buffalo City Inclusive Pride: A vibrant celebration of queer African identity, protest and community. Explore the full photo gallery!
Tokyo Court Deals Blow to Same-Sex Marriage Rights in Japan:
Japan’s Tokyo High Court has upheld the ban on same-sex marriage, dealing a setback to LGBTQ+ rights as activists push for marriage equality.
Shameful: Russia Convicts Dead Man of “LGBT Extremism”:
Russia has convicted a man of “LGBT extremism” even after his death in custody, deepening the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.
Top Court Rules All EU States Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages Registered Abroad:
EU court rules Poland must recognise same-sex marriages performed abroad, a major win for LGBTQ+ rights and free movement across the EU.
South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Equality Index: Why It Matters:
Deadline nears for SAWEI 2026, South Africa’s Workplace Equality Index. Here's why SA companies must step up for LGBTIQ+ inclusion.
SA Queer Filmmaker Oliver Hermanus Honoured by City of Cape Town:
Cape Town honours queer filmmaker Oliver Hermanus for his globally acclaimed work exploring identity, belonging and LGBTQ+ stories.
“A Deliberate Silencing”: Global Spike in Murders of Transgender Activists:
New international data reveals a dangerous trend: a growing number of transgender murder victims are movement leaders and activists.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: October 2025:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in October 2025, compiled by MambaOnline.