In Pictures: Soweto Pride 2026 Takes to the Streets in Colour and Defiance
See Soweto Pride 2026 in pictures as LGBTQIA+ people march through Johannesburg for visibility, safety, justice and equality.
Anglican Church of Southern Africa Again Rejects Same-Sex Couples Inclusion
Anglican Church of Southern Africa rejects LGBTQ+ inclusion proposals, with a same-sex prayer motion defeated by just seven votes.
Drones to Target Nudism at Cape Town’s Famous Gay-Friendly Sandy Bay
Cape Town’s gay-friendly Sandy Bay faces a nudism crackdown, with new warning signs, possible fines and drones monitoring the beach.
Finding Faith Again: Queer South Africans Explore Faith and Belonging in Soweto
Queer South Africans explored faith, identity and belonging at a Soweto interfaith dialogue ahead of the 22nd Soweto Pride.
‘A Place Where Queer Muslims Could Come Home’: Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ Legacy Lives On
Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ Al-Ghurbaah Foundation honours him in Cape Town, celebrating his legacy and renewing his vision of a home for queer Muslims.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2026
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in August 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
Narrative Justice Puts Queer Stories Back in Queer Hands
A Narrative Justice event brought young queer people together for storytelling, film, healing and conversations on representation.
Mauritius Marriage Equality Campaign Gains Momentum After Human Rights Breakthrough
Mauritius LGBTQ+ activists are stepping up their campaign for marriage equality, backed by a recent key human rights finding and international support.
South Africa Sees Rise in Mpox Cases, With Most Reported in Cape Town
Mpox cases are rising in South Africa. Here’s what LGBTQ+ people need to know about symptoms, transmission, risks and prevention.
Ilano Sky Finally Receives Correct Gender Marker After Five-Year Wait
Former Big Brother Mzansi contestant Ilano Sky has finally received an ID with her correct gender marker after a five-year wait.