HEADLINES

Russia Bans Elton John AIDS Foundation: British singer Elton John's AIDS Foundation has been outlawed by the Russian authorities due to its support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Gauteng LGBTIQ+ Activist Accused of Assaulting Lesbian Woman: Gauteng LGBTIQ+ activist Sidwell Lengatsa has denied allegations of assault following his arrest for allegedly attacking a lesbian woman.
Trans Mental Health: My Journey to Turn Trauma into Purpose: Trans mental health is rarely talked about. In this personal essay, Namibian activist Ziggy Porsche #Eixas shares their mental health journey.
Heartbreak as SA LGBTQ+ Groups Downsize Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts: Two leading South African LGBTIQ+ groups drastically scale down their services and let go of dozens of staff members due to US funding cuts.
Trinidad and Tobago: Court Reverses Historic LGBTQ+ Rights Ruling: Trinidad and Tobago’s Court of Appeal has reinstated the country's colonial-era sodomy laws, once again criminalising same-sex intimacy.
Exorcism, Assault and Rape: Conversion Therapy in the UK: Nearly a third of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have faced sometimes violent conversion therapy practices to change their sexuality or identity.
Fighting for God: The Church’s War on Trans People in Botswana: Phio Kenosi reflects on his journey with faith as a trans individual and the deep trauma inflicted by the church in Botswana.
Watch “Wicked” Star Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Speech at GLAAD Awards: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful
The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway: Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting entries for its highly anticipated 2025 edition.

FEATURES

Trans Mental Health: My Journey to Turn Trauma into Purpose:
Trans mental health is rarely talked about. In this raw and powerful personal essay,
Fighting for God: The Church’s War on Trans People in Botswana: Phio Kenosi reflects on his deeply personal journey with faith as a trans individual,
Cassandra Roxburgh: Finding Trans Hope When the World Feels Like It’s Burning: Amid the rising global vilification of gender diverse
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025: MambaOnline and OUT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia: We are often told that LGBTIQ+ visibility is essential for driving
More Countries Cut Foreign Aid, Endangering Marginalised Communities: The world’s most vulnerable communities are facing an alarming crisis
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
Zackie Achmat: The Hate You Give – On Being Queer and Muslim in Cape Town: When I heard about Imam Muhsin Hendricks’s killing in
A Battle for Dignity: My Journey to Access Gender-Affirming Care in Botswana: The journey to accessing gender-affirming care in Botswana

Culture

Watch “Wicked” Star Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Speech at GLAAD Awards: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful
The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway: Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting
LGBT+ Stars Urged to Boycott Hungary Over Pride Ban: There are calls for high-profile LGBT+ musicians like Chappell Roan and allies like Katy Perry
Who is Elon Musk’s Trans Daughter, Vivian Wilson?: South African-born Elon Musk is one of the most controversial and reviled figures in the world.
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
Newly Launched Mr Gay Universe Pageant to Debut in India: An exciting new LGBTQIA+ addition to the international pageant world, Mr Gay Universe®,

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Russia Bans Elton John AIDS Foundation Russia has banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation, declaring the organisation “undesirable” due to its support
Gauteng LGBTIQ+ Activist Accused of Assaulting Lesbian Woman Sidwell Lengatsa, a well-known Gauteng LGBTIQ+ activist, has denied allegations
Trans Mental Health: My Journey to Turn Trauma into Purpose
Trans mental health is rarely talked about. In this raw and powerful personal essay,
Heartbreak as SA LGBTQ+ Groups Downsize Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts Two prominent South African LGBTIQ+ organisations have been forced to
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GALLERIES

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WHAT'S ON

The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting entries for its highly anticipated 2025 edition.
Event: Bev Ditsie Retrospective and Fundraiser Bev Ditsie, one of South Africa’s most influential queer Black feminist voices in television and film, is being celebrated in Johannesburg this April.
Events: Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival Celebrating its 7th year, the Human Rights Festival returns for the 2025 edition at Johannesburg's Constitution Hill from 20 to 23 March.
2025 Cape Town Pride Festival: First Details Announced The 2025 edition of the Cape Town Pride March and Mardi Gras will paint the city in rainbow colours on 1 March. Here’s what you need to know.
Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Returns for 3-Day December Edition After a five-year break, the Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is back for a short end-of-year edition of select screenings. Don't miss it!
Get Your Groove On! Disco City Brings 70s & 80s Magic to Jozi Ready to boogie this festive season? Disco City is set to light up Joburg’s Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City from 27 December to 12 January.