Grindr Gang Syndicate: Gay Man’s Harrowing Ordeal in Cape Town
Queer individuals in Cape Town are urged to be cautious after a man was held ransom and robbed by criminals who lured him through Grindr.
Pride and Progress: Steve Letsike Sworn in as South African MP
In a landmark moment, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, one of South Africa’s most distinguished LGBTIQ+ rights activists, has become an MP.
Transgender Kimberley High School Teen Murdered in Suspected Hate Crime
Karabelo Pudumo, an 18-year-old transgender high school learner from the Northern Cape, was stabbed to death in a suspected hate crime.
Mpox Outbreak: SA Health Department Moves to Provide Vaccines to MSM
Following the death of a man in Gauteng, the SA Health Department plans to provide mpox vaccines for at-risk groups, including gay men.
Zimbabwe: LGBTIQ+ Group’s Offices Vandalised by Homophobes
GALZ, one of Africa’s longest-running LGBTIQ+ groups, endured harassment and vandalism by a group of religious homophobes over the weekend.
Woolworths Defies Bigots with New Pride Month Campaign
In defiance of last year’s hateful backlash and boycott, Woolworths is once again marking International Pride Month both in stores and online.
Transphobic YouTuber Doubles Down on Bigotry
The YouTuber reported to the SA Human Rights Commission for transphobic hate speech has responded by intensifying his anti-trans tirade.
GBV: Public Protector Reveals Shocking State of SA Criminal Justice System
The Public Protector says South Africa fails to provide adequate measures to effectively protect victims of GBV, including LGBTQIA+ people.
OUT Lodges SAHRC Hate Speech Complaint Against Transphobic YouTuber
A South African YouTuber is in hot water after OUT LGBT Well-being lodged a hate speech complaint against his transphobic video.
Same-Sex Love a Gift from God: African Faith Leaders Urged to End LGBTIQ+ Hate
The Council of Elders of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) marked Africa Day by calling on faith leaders on the continent to speak out against anti-LGBTIQ+ laws and hate.