“Scared for Our Lives”: Activists Warn Parliament of Looming HIV Crisis After PEPFAR Cuts
South Africa is on the precipice of a major public health crisis, activists have warned, following devastating cuts to HIV funding by PEPFAR.
UK’s Dramatic Drop in European LGBTI Rights Ranking
The United Kingdom has fallen six places to 22nd in ILGA-Europe’s latest Rainbow Map, which ranks the most and least LGBTI-friendly countries in Europe.
Queer History 101: Who was Harvey Milk?
Discover the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials, whose activism transformed LGBTQ+ visibility and rights.
Visibility as Resistance: Powerful Portrait Exhibition of Displaced LGBTIQ+ Individuals
A powerful photo exhibition in Johannesburg spotlights the resilience of displaced LGBTIQ+ individuals and calls for dignity, inclusion, and human rights.
Opinion: The Roast Helen Zille Deserves
Trans advocate Brent Janse van Vuuren calls out the DA for its silence on its Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille’s recent anti-trans statements.
Profiting From Hate: Social Media Giants Failing LGBTQ+ Users
GLAAD’s new Social Media Safety Index reveals that major social media platforms are failing to provide basic protections to ensure the safety of LGBTQ+ users.
“They Don’t See Us”: Maya Sebopelo’s Fight for Gender-Affirming Care
“They treat us like our healthcare doesn’t matter,” says transgender Pretoria student Maya Sebopelo about her struggle to access gender-affirming care.
Pride Marchers Celebrate Progress in Townships But Justice System Must Do Better
About 100 people, some waving rainbow flags, marched through the streets of Strand in Cape Town to celebrate the 12th Khumbulani Pride event.
Report: LGBTIQ+ Hate “Family Values” Conference Coming to South Africa
The 2027 Pan-African Conference on Family Values – a platform to attack and demonise the LGBTIQ+ community – will reportedly take place in South Africa.
“Resist Hate, Restore Dignity”: SA Officials Reaffirm Commitment to LGBTQI+ Rights on IDAHOBIT
South African Deputy Ministers Andries Nel and Mapaseka Steve Letsike affirmed the rights of the LGBTQI+ community at an IDAHOBIT event on Friday.