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Despite a massive campaign, the EU has stopped short of a binding conversion therapy ban across all member states.
What is IDAHOBIT and did it come about? Learn why 17 May is a global day for LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and human rights.
After five years, SAWEI 2026 returns on 18 May with new insights into LGBT+ workplace inclusion across South Africa.
Activists are pushing back against a major African anti-LGBTQ+ conference planned in Ghana during Pride Month.
Gay men have been urged to test for syphilis as Gauteng STI rates rise and experts warn of the “silent” infection.
Meet the Top 10 finalists competing at the fiery Mr Gay World South-Africa 2026 grand finale in Pretoria on 16 May.
LGBTQIA+ group condemns the acquittal of the accused in a Pretoria corrective rape case after alleged forensic evidence failures.
GLAAD warns that LGBTQ+ safety on Meta, X and YouTube is worsening as hate, harassment and misinformation rise online.
A new Vatican report includes LGBTQ+ testimonies and signals a softer tone on queer Catholics and church dialogue.
The alleged killers of queer Cape Town teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi seek bail as activists condemn delays in the Khayelitsha murder case.
Cape Town’s iconic drag queens return for a dramatic second season of the SAFTA-nominated Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap.
After almost three months, the Grindr Gang 7 trial resumes as SAPS officers testify on disputed ID parade in Johannesburg kidnapping and assault case.
Anti-queer movements rooted in colonial legacies are rising in Africa, threatening LGBTQ+ rights and democracy, writes activist Mpho Buntse.
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LGBTQIA+ group condemns the acquittal of the accused in a Pretoria corrective rape case after alleged forensic evidence failures.
GLAAD warns that LGBTQ+ safety on Meta, X and YouTube is worsening as hate, harassment and misinformation rise online.
A new Vatican report includes LGBTQ+ testimonies and signals a softer tone on queer Catholics and church dialogue.
The alleged killers of queer Cape Town teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi seek bail as activists condemn delays in the Khayelitsha murder case.
After almost three months, the Grindr Gang 7 trial resumes as SAPS officers testify on disputed ID parade in Johannesburg kidnapping and assault case.
Anti-queer movements rooted in colonial legacies are rising in Africa, threatening LGBTQ+ rights and democracy, writes activist Mpho Buntse.
Culture & Events
Meet the Top 10 finalists competing at the fiery Mr Gay World South-Africa 2026 grand finale in Pretoria on 16 May.
Cape Town’s iconic drag queens return for a dramatic second season of the SAFTA-nominated Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap.
We speak to Vuyelwa Maluleke about her raw and resonant theatre piece, The Blue Album, which explores a Black queer woman's unresolved trauma.
Photos from Joburg’s Village in the Sky queer party at Hotel Sky Sandton, featuring vibrant nightlife and stunning city views.
Queer African artists from across the continent are set to showcase powerful work in a new Johannesburg exhibition for IDAHOBIT 2026, curated by Renaldo Schwarp.
Details for eThekwini Pride 2026 have been announced, with the week-long event set to culminate with the march along the Durban Promenade on 6 June.
Health & Well-Being
Gay men have been urged to test for syphilis as Gauteng STI rates rise and experts warn of the “silent” infection.
42% of LGBTQIA+ women in South Africa delay healthcare due to discrimination, a new study reveals, exposing ongoing barriers to safe access.
Spiking cases are rising - including reports beyond drinks. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how to stay safe in nightlife and queer spaces.
South Africa’s only state full gender-affirming clinic offers just four surgeries a year, leaving patients facing waits of up to 30 years.
Testicular cancer is common in young men. Learn warning signs, risk factors and why self-checks can save lives.
A new LGBT+ health clinic has opened in Pretoria. +DR offers stigma-free care, HIV services, STI testing and general healthcare.
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