South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in February 2025, compiled by OUT and MambaOnline.
Political Will Needed to Save Lives Amid USAID Funding Cuts, Say Activists
“We will not let our people die” vows Zackie Achmat, as activists meet in Cape Town to address Donald Trump’s brutal cut in USAID funding.
Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia
We’re often told that visibility is essential for change. But for the trans community, visibility often leads to heightened vulnerability.
Defiance as Hungary Bans Pride Marches to “Protect Children”
In a devastating blow to LGBTI+ rights in Europe, Hungary has passed a repressive law banning Pride marches across the country.
WorldPride Washington 2025: Safety Concerns for Queer Visitors to the US
Amid attacks on LGBTIQ+ rights in the US, concerns grow about the safety of international visitors at WorldPride 2025 in Washington DC.
Highlighting the Commonwealth’s Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Persecution
Protestors took to the streets of London to condemn leaders from the 29 Commonwealth countries that still criminalise same-sex intimacy.
Namibia: President Rejects Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
The President of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, has declined to sign two anti-LGBTQ bills, despite recently outlawing same-sex marriage.
More Countries Cut Foreign Aid, Endangering Marginalised Communities
What began with the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to US foreign aid has now become a global trend, with other countries following suit.
ANC Youth League Slammed Over LGBTQIA+ Focus in Abuse Case
The ANC Youth League in KZN has been criticised for drawing attention to the LGBTQIA+ identity of an individual accused of molesting a child.
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025
Relive the magic of the 2025 Cape Town Pride parade and mardi gras with this stunning gallery of images of the big queer day out.