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South Africa’s Only State Transgender Surgery Clinic Can Help Just Four Patients a Year

Jacques Malherbe — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:59:23 +0000

South Africa’s only state full gender-affirming clinic offers just four surgeries a year, leaving patients facing waits of up to 30 years.

Luiz De Barros — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:10:44 +0000

Testicular cancer is common in young men. Learn warning signs, risk factors and why self-checks can save lives.

Luiz De Barros — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:09:23 +0000

A new LGBT+ health clinic has opened in Pretoria. +DR offers stigma-free care, HIV services, STI testing and general healthcare.

Nompilo Gwala — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:43:26 +0000

Lenacapavir, a 6-month HIV prevention injection, arrives in South Africa, offering new hope to reduce infections and boost PrEP adherence.

Nompilo Gwala — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:28:17 +0000

Transgender woman Buhlebendalo Mthombeni alleges mistreatment at a Free State hospital, highlighting barriers to gender-affirming care.

Luiz De Barros — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:46:24 +0000

+Dr is a new LGBTQ+-focused clinic is being launched in Pretoria offering affirming, stigma-free healthcare, HIV services and wellness support.

Luiz De Barros — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:03:57 +0000

We address eight common myths about being gay or lesbian, and provide the facts about sexual orientation, identity and equality.

Tanya Pampalone and Mia Malan — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:42:20 +0000

Queer icon Edwin Cameron reflects on surviving HIV, ageing with ARVs, and why South Africa must plan for older HIV survivors.

Malaika Delport — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:14:02 +0000

Trans health experts push back against opposition to gender-affirming care for trans youth in South Africa’s divisive healthcare debate.

Nompilo Gwala — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:09:52 +0000

A year after global HIV funding cuts, South Africa reflects on lost services, PrEP disruption and the fight to rebuild LGBTQIA+ health care.