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Queer Books: Lesser Violence – Volume 1: Lesser Violence is a new collection of essays and creative non-fiction exploring responses to gendered and sexualised violence in South Africa.

UK issues first LGBTQ+ coin to mark 50 years of Pride: In what may be a world first, Britain's Royal Mint has unveiled a commemorative 50 pence LGBTQ+ coin celebrating 50 years of Pride in the UK.

OUT offers support to queer dating app victims: Gauteng-based OUT LGBT Well-being is offering support and advice to the growing numbers of victims of gay dating app extortionists.

Grindr to be listed on stock exchange: Grindr, the world's leading queer dating app, is set to become a publicly-traded company overseen by a predominantly LGBTQ+ board.

New Mr Gay World SA to feature at Pink Loerie 2022: Twenty-seven-year-old Shanon Kannigan will be formally inducted as the new Mr Gay World South Africa at the upcoming Pink Loerie festival.

Global Black Pride to celebrate Black LGBTQI+ culture & diversity: Global Black Pride is the first global Pride event that brings together Black LGBTQI+ communities from across all continents.

Zanele Muholi makes a splash at Paris Art Fair: Acclaimed South African queer visual activist and photographer Sir Zanele Muholi is wowing visitors at the Art Paris Fair 2022.

Craig Jacobs 1st recipient of SA Fashion Innovation Award: Sustainable fashion pioneer Craig Jacobs is recognised for his work as founder of eco conscious brand Fundudzi at the inaugural Fashion Industry Awards SA.

UK singer Cassa Jackson headlines Pink Loerie 2022: London singer-songwriter Cassa Jackson will be headlining this year's Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival from 29 April to 1 May.

We’re Queer my Dear returns this June: We’re Queer my Dear (aka WQMD), the LGBTIQA+ info web series returns for its 3rd season this June to coincide with International Pride Month.