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South Africa Mourns LGBTQIA+ Activist Banyana Thobeka Khutamo

Luiz De Barros — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:37 +0000

South Africa mourns LGBTQIA+ activist Banyana Khutamo, remembered for her fearless fight for equality and queer visibility.

Nompilo Gwala — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:59:41 +0000

Johannesburg’s Grindr Gang 7 trial has been delayed again, with hearings in the kidnapping and attempted murder case now resuming in August.

Luiz De Barros — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:15:31 +0000

Despite a massive campaign, the EU has stopped short of a binding conversion therapy ban across all member states.

Luiz De Barros — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:16:04 +0000

What is IDAHOBIT and did it come about? Learn why 17 May is a global day for LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and human rights.

Nompilo Gwala — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:59:46 +0000

After five years, SAWEI 2026 returns on 18 May with new insights into LGBT+ workplace inclusion across South Africa.

Luiz De Barros — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:34:47 +0000

Activists are pushing back against a major African anti-LGBTQ+ conference planned in Ghana during Pride Month.

Luiz De Barros — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:49:12 +0000

Gay men have been urged to test for syphilis as Gauteng STI rates rise and experts warn of the “silent” infection.

Nompilo Gwala — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:23:05 +0000

Meet the Top 10 finalists competing at the fiery Mr Gay World South-Africa 2026 grand finale in Pretoria on 16 May.

Nompilo Gwala — Sat, 09 May 2026 09:28:48 +0000

LGBTQIA+ group condemns the acquittal of the accused in a Pretoria corrective rape case after alleged forensic evidence failures.

Luiz De Barros — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:56:31 +0000

GLAAD warns that LGBTQ+ safety on Meta, X and YouTube is worsening as hate, harassment and misinformation rise online.