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Cameroon | Intersex person attacked for hours by mob: A mob sexually assaulted, beat, threatened and humiliated a 27-year-old intersex person in Cameroon’s capital, reports Human Rights Watch.

LGBTIQ+ community remembers Tlhapang Petso: The recent death of much-loved LGBTIQ+ theatre and events luminary Tlhapang Petso has left many in the community in deep mourning.

From TikTok to TV; The Wife’s Linda Majola on his acting debut: We caught up with out TikTok star Linda Majola, who recently made his acting debut in The Wife, to talk about his role and breaking barriers.

8th annual Simon Nkoli Memorial Lecture to ask ‘why solidarity?’: The 8th edition of the Simon Nkoli Collective’s Simon Nkoli Memorial Lecture (SNML) takes place on 26 November.

LGBTQI+ film ‘I Am Samuel’ screening at Africa Rising International Film Festival: The Africa Rising International Film Festival is screening over 30 Pan-African films, including the Kenyan-banned LGBTQI+ film I Am Samuel.

Lasizwe checks into mental health wellness centre: Social media star Lasizwe Dambuza takes a stand against mental health stigma by revealing that he's seeking treatment for his depression.

7th Pretoria Pride will celebrate LGBTQI+ survivors: Pretoria Pride is back after a two-year break due to Covid-19, at a new venue and under the theme of 'I am a survivor".

Babylon – The Joburg Bar is celebrating its 12th birthday: Defying challenges, Babylon - The Joburg Bar, one of the longest-running gay bars in the city, is thriving and celebrating its 12th birthday.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: 2021 the deadliest year yet: A report released ahead of the International Transgender Day of Remembrance shows that more trans people are being murdered around the world.

Specialised HIV doctor services offered to MSM in Joburg: The Engage Men's Health clinic in Joburg now offers the services of a MSM-affirming internationally recognised specialist HIV doctor.