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Meet Thando – The First Feather Awards Mascot and Ambassador: The Feather Awards and the Thami Dish Foundation unveiled their first-ever "ambassador" on 11 October, which is celebrated as Coming Out Day.

UK: Most Same-Sex Couples Fear Holding Hands in Public: New research reveals that the majority of LGBTQ+ couples in the UK avoid holding hands in public due to concerns about their safety.

Outcry as LGBTQ+ Activists Arrested in Cameroon: The arrest of 13 people, including LGBTQ+ activists and members of the public, by the authorities in Cameroon sparks international concern.

Feather Awards Reveal 2024 Nominees: The annual Feather Awards are back for their 2024 edition, promising a night of glamour, controversy, and inspiration with a dazzling array of nominees.

You Can Now Listen to Groundbreaking Queer Audio Drama “Stripped”: Stripped, South Africa’s first feature-length (and queer) audio drama podcast, is now live on all major podcast platforms.

South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2024: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in August 2024, as collated by OUT and MambaOnline.

ILGA World Conference: Mpho Tutu van Furth Among Keynote Speakers: As Cape Town prepares to host the ILGA World Conference - a gathering of global LGBTI changemakers - the first keynote speakers are announced.

Queer Music | Miloh Ramai Drops Seductive New Single ‘Pure Hearts’: South African singer/songwriter Miloh Ramai is back with an enthralling new single, Pure Hearts, exploring the complexities of human desire.

Hollywood Sees Decline in LGBTQ Representation: GLAAD’s 12th Annual Studio Responsibility Index reveals that LGBTQ representation in major Hollywood films is not only stagnating but regressing.

Soweto Pride Is Celebrating 20 Years of Queer Empowerment: This year marks 20 years of Soweto Pride - a milestone event that has been a beacon of queer visibility, pride, and advocacy in South Africa.