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.
Man Who Says He Vandalised Cape Town Rainbow Crossing Comes Forward
A man has claimed responsibility for repeatedly vandalising Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ rainbow crossing and says he’s prepared to pay for the damage.
Ekurhuleni Pride March Brings LGBTQI+ Rights and Safety into Focus
Ekurhuleni Pride brought LGBTQI+ communities and supporters together in Geluksdal, with calls for visibility, inclusion, safety and equal rights.
Ekurhuleni Murders Horror: LGBTQ+ Community Speaks Out
LGBTQ+ activists demand justice after at least nine women were found murdered in Ekurhuleni amid fears they may be linked to a serial killer.
Opinion: You Cannot Vandalise the Rainbow in the Name of Jesus
Rev. Milly van Wyhe responds to Cape Town’s rainbow crossing vandalism and says Christianity should never be used against LGBTQ+ people.
Turkey Raids LGBTI+ Groups and Detains Activists in Sweeping ‘Family Safety’ Crackdown
Turkey has raided LGBTI+ groups, detained activists and blocked websites in a sweeping crackdown framed as protecting families.