South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: July 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in July 2024, as collated by OUT and MambaOnline.
Strong and Sexy Men See the Doctor? Stay Healthy and See a Yellow Dot Doctor
Some men have beliefs about seeing a doctor that can be very dangerous for their health. Stay healthy and see a Yellow Dot Doctor.
Joburg Murder Sparks Transphobic Victim Blaming
The horrific murder of Clement Hadebe, a queer individual in Johannesburg, has sparked a flood of victim-blaming bigotry on social media.
End of an Era: Beefcakes Shuts Down
After 15 years as a veritable fixture in South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ community, the Beefcakes chain is closing its doors for good.
USA: Misinformation Chips Away at LGBTQ Acceptance
Acceptance of LGBTQ people in the US has declined over the past year, driven by a growing climate of misinformation and fearmongering.
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Was Neglected – It Could Now Turn Into the Next Global Pandemic
The WHO has now declared the current upsurge of mpox in central Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
This Same-Sex Flamingo Couple Are Raising a Chick in an English Zoo
A same-sex flamingo couple have successfully hatched and are raising a chick at the Paignton Zoo in southwest England.
Gay Man Jailed After Police Grindr Trap Allowed to Leave Qatar
A gay British-Mexican man, entrapped by Qatari police who denied him his HIV medication, has been allowed to leave the country.
Almost a Year Later, Joburg Grindr Gang Case Postponed Again
The seven alleged ‘Grindr Gang’ members accused of kidnapping and severely assaulting a Johannesburg student last year appeared in court on Monday.
Pope Meets Ugandan LGBTIQ Activist in Rome
In a historic moment, a Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, receiving his support for equal rights.