Opinion | Not Welcome Is Not a Right: What the Lagardien Judgment Means for Queer South Africans

A Gqeberha shopkeeper's anti-LGBTQ+ sign led to a major Equality Court ruling. Sikhander Coopoo explains what it means for queer South Africans.

No Room at the Shelter? Cape Town’s Homeless Queer Community Still Searching for Safety

Homeless queer and transgender people in Cape Town face uncertainty over safe shelter as questions remain about capacity and inclusion.

PLUS Business Summit 2026 aims to turn connections into business opportunities for LGBTI+ entrepreneurs in Sandton on 14 October.

South African research found STIs in 15% of gay, bi and MSM without symptoms. Experts call for better STI testing and sexual healthcare.

Gqeberha shopkeeper Dawood Lagardien ordered to pay R200,000 after Equality Court finds him guilty of anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech and discrimination.

Yaya Mavundla wins a 2026 Power of Women Award and calls for greater transgender inclusion, visibility and opportunities for trans women.

Taiwan's LGBTQ+ community protests a Taipei gay bar raid that saw 51 people detained amid allegations of police abuse and humiliation.

Cape Town’s 2027 ‘family values’ conference raises concerns over LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality and the future of African family law.

Austin Mzukwa says he was turned away from Zanzibar for being gay, sparking debate about LGBTQ+ travellers visiting Tanzania.

From rejection to acceptance, Southern African parents are building a regional movement to support and advocate for their LGBTIQ+ children.