President Ramaphosa Affirms LGBTQI+ Rights in SONA

Delivering his SONA on Thursday, President Ramaphosa emphasised that South Africa must stay true to its values, including LGBTQI+ equality.
Cape Town Pride Unveils 2025 Pride Festival Calendar

Cape Town Pride has unveiled details of this year’s 3-week-long festival which runs from the 6th of February to the 2nd of March 2025.
Mabusi Ntuli, Lesbian Spaza Shop Owner and Artist, Gunned Down in KZN

Mabusi Ntuli, a lesbian spaza shop owner, was brutally gunned down on her birthday in KwaZulu-Natal in what appears to be a targeted attack.
Mark Zuckerberg Thinks Workplaces Need to ‘Man Up’ – Here’s Why That’s Bad

Mark Zuckerberg’s call for a more “masculine” corporate culture will only further fuel toxic workplaces, writes Adam Stanaland.
Lesbian Teen Brutally Assaulted in Suspected Hate Crime in Joburg’s East Rand

A 14-year-old lesbian teen was viciously attacked by two boys while community members watched and filmed the humiliating and painful incident.
Small Town to Big City: A Transgender Woman’s Story of Perseverance in Zimbabwe

Leese, a transgender woman, left home following her dreams—but had to survive rejection and violence before building a thriving career.
Number of Young LGB People on the Rise in the UK

The number of young LGB people continues to grow in the UK, marking a shift in societal visibility and acceptance.
SA and International Groups Condemn US Foreign Aid Halt

Several groups condemn the Trump administration’s irresponsible decision to halt the provision of HIV and other health services worldwide.
Trump Transgender Military Ban Already Facing Legal Challenges

President Trump has reinstated his ban on trans individuals serving in the US military, a move that’s sparked at least two legal challenges.
Dark Times as MSM and Trans Health Services Shut Down Across South Africa

America’s shocking suspension of foreign funding has thrown South African organisations serving MSM and transgender communities into chaos.