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Queer organisations urge public to shape South Africa’s hate crimes regulations: Queer civil society organisations and activists met online on Friday to discuss draft hate crimes regulations and urge public input before 28 January 2026.

Regina Blaque Is Dragging the News — and Refusing to Let Queer Lives Be Erased: Regina Blaque brings drag, wit and activism to MambaOnline with Drag the News — reclaiming queer stories and refusing to let lives be forgotten.

KZN Learner Returns to School After Discrimination Allegations: A KZN learner has returned to school after discrimination claims. Sakhile Mngadi gives an update following talks with Education officials.

Child Abuse Complaint Filed Against Midrand Pastor Over Conversion Therapy Video: A formal abuse complaint is laid after a viral video showed a child allegedly subjected to conversion therapy and humiliation at a church.

Op-Ed: Beyond the Backlash – What Big Brother Mzansi’s Ilano Sky Teaches South Africa: The inclusion of Ilano Sky on Big Brother Mzansi shows how trans visibility challenges myths, fear and misunderstanding in South Africa.

Outcry After KZN Learner Alleges He Was Expelled for Being Gay: A KZN learner claims he was expelled from school for being gay. Education authorities launch an investigation into claims of discrimination.

Eastern Cape Hate Crime Survivor Speaks Out: “My Whole World Just Turned Upside Down”: Eastern Cape corrective rape survivor speaks out as bail is denied. The hate crime case against her alleged rapist continues in January 2026.

In Pictures: Tropical Disko Turns Cape Town’s Inner City into a Queer Dance Floor: Tropical Disko lit up Cape Town with a 12-hour queer-friendly disco festival featuring drag, house and electronic music. Check out the photos!

A Queer-Friendly Guide to Safe Holiday Romance & Dating: A queer-friendly guide to safe holiday romance and dating in South Africa, with tips on consent, online dating safety, sexual health and queer joy.

“Corrective Rape” Hate Crime Case Shakes Eastern Cape as Bail Hearing Continues: Bail proceedings continue in a "corrective rape" hate crime case in the Eastern Cape as activists demand justice for the lesbian survivor.