“They Shot Her”: Grief After Murder of Queer Woman in Bekkersdal in Suspected Hate Crime
Community mourns after a queer woman is shot dead in Bekkersdal, Gauteng. Family and activists call for answers amid fears of a hate crime.
From Prison to Policy: Trans Woman Helps Lead Global Justice Reform Breakthrough
Dandara Zainabo, a trans woman, is helping launch a global agency of formerly incarcerated experts in Cape Town, aiming to reshape justice reform worldwide.
No Booze, Just Vibes: Sober Fest Brings a New Kind of Freedom to Joburg
Sober Fest hits Joburg this Freedom Day weekend, offering music, wellness, and a vibrant alcohol-free space for community and connection.
South Africa Welcomes Arrival of Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Injection Lenacapavir
Lenacapavir, a 6-month HIV prevention injection, arrives in South Africa, offering new hope to reduce infections and boost PrEP adherence.
Transgender Woman Alleges Gender-Affirming Healthcare Mistreatment at Free State Hospital
Transgender woman Buhlebendalo Mthombeni alleges mistreatment at a Free State hospital, highlighting barriers to gender-affirming care.
South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ Safety Crisis Deepens as NTT Tracks Dozens of Violent Cases
South Africa’s NTT warns of rising hate crimes, “Grindr syndicates,” and funding cuts that are impacting LGBTIQ+ rights and safety.
Queer Easter Survival Guide: What to Do When Family or Faith Excludes You
A queer minister shares an LGBTQ Easter survival guide for those facing exclusion from family, church and faith communities.
Video: Beyond Visibility – South African Trans Voices Redefine Power
In an exclusive video, we spoke to Yaya Mavundla, Celeste Makeup, and Ilano Sky about what transgender visibility means to them. Watch it here!
“This Will Harm All Women”: LGBTQ+ and Rights Groups Slam IOC’s Olympic Games Trans Ban
LGBTQ+ groups and human rights experts condemn Olympic Games ban on trans women and sex testing, warning it will harm all women athletes.
South African Parents Unite in Johannesburg to Drive LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Across Southern Africa
Parents unite in Braamfontein as PFSAQ and SAPFAN push family-led LGBTQIA+ advocacy, highlighting intersex rights and regional challenges.