In Pictures: Nostalgia Pride Picnic Celebrates Community, Queer Joy and Pride’s Grassroots Roots

The 2026 Nostalgia Pride Picnic at Constitution Hill celebrated queer joy, inclusion and the grassroots roots of South Africa’s Pride movement.
233 Queer People Killed Worldwide: New Report Exposes Scale of Anti-LGBTIQ Violence

A new report documents 233 killings of LGBTIQ people worldwide, including 36 in South Africa, exposing the scale of anti-LGBTQ violence.
Brooklyn Masuku: Proudly Queer, Proudly Durban and Building a Future Without Limits

Gagasi FM’s Brooklyn Masuku reflects on queer visibility, self-acceptance, Pride and building a future without limits as a proud Durban LGBTQI+ professional.
Justice Remains Elusive as Johannesburg ‘Grindr Gang’ Trial Postponed Again

The trial of the seven Johannesburg Grindr Gang accused has been postponed to 2027, as activists raise concerns about the impact of delays on the survivor and his family.
Mambaonline Launches Mamba Bites, a New Mobile Journalism Queer News Programme
MambaOnline launches Mamba Bites, a new mobile journalism news programme sharing stories, news and issues affecting queer South Africans.
Intersex Awareness Day: Dorian Offrè Ntlali’s Journey From Feeling Like a “Weird Kid” to Embracing Difference

Dorian Offrè Ntlali shares their intersex journey, childhood challenges, African spirituality and the fight for acceptance and belonging.
How Drag Is Helping Raise Funds for People Living with HIV in Cape Town

Liam Du Preez Paterson discusses how The Resurrection Files combines drag, queer activism and fundraising to support people living with HIV in Cape Town.
In Pictures: Die Patsy! Brought Queer Afrikaans Pride to Johannesburg

Die Patsy! brought music, comedy and queer Afrikaans pride to Johannesburg, with Regina Blaque, Armand Joubert and DJ Lotion.
Family of Eastern Cape Transgender Woman Thulani Komanisi Demands Answers After Her Death

The family of transgender Nelson Mandela Bay woman Thulani Komanisi suspects foul play in her death and is demanding answers as the LGBTQ+ community mourns.
PLUS Business Summit Calls for Greater Economic Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs

The 2026 PLUS Business Summit at Discovery in Sandton called for greater procurement, funding and market access for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.