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Langa LGBTQI+ Pride transformed the streets of the Cape Town township into a celebration of queer joy, resilience and belonging.
South Africa launches a coalition to decriminalise personal drug use, promoting health, human rights and evidence-based reform.
Turkey bans a gay cruise from docking, citing "moral values", after dozens are arrested in two cities for holding LGBTQ+ Pride marches.
Learn the symptoms, risks, vaccines and treatment for viral hepatitis in gay, bi and other MSM. Protect yourself with testing and prevention.
Zanele Muholi opens a major solo Cape Town exhibition celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ lives through photography and sculpture.
Niger arrests dozens under a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, prompting fear, arrests and growing human rights concerns in West Africa.
The streets of Durban’s city centre were filled with rainbow flags and jubilation at the weekend as people came out to mark the end of International Pride Month.
LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa speak on xenophobia, asylum delays, and legal protection under Section 27(g) and the Refugees Act.
500 days after Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ assassination, Sikhander Coopoo reflects on grief, faith, identity and the fight for queer Muslim freedom.
GBV march and Queer Career Expo in KwaZakhele, Eastern Cape unites communities for safety, inclusion and LGBTQIA+ visibility.
Psychologists explain how childhood LGBTQ+ stigma can affect adult relationships, trust and intimacy — and how healing can begin.
A major new report reveals the size of South Africa's LGBTI population while tracking how attitudes towards LGBTI people have changed over 10 years.
Spain moves to criminalise conversion therapy, with lawmakers approving penalties including prison for practices targeting LGBTQ+ people.
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Niger arrests dozens under a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, prompting fear, arrests and growing human rights concerns in West Africa.
The streets of Durban’s city centre were filled with rainbow flags and jubilation at the weekend as people came out to mark the end of International Pride Month.
LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa speak on xenophobia, asylum delays, and legal protection under Section 27(g) and the Refugees Act.
500 days after Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ assassination, Sikhander Coopoo reflects on grief, faith, identity and the fight for queer Muslim freedom.
GBV march and Queer Career Expo in KwaZakhele, Eastern Cape unites communities for safety, inclusion and LGBTQIA+ visibility.
A major new report reveals the size of South Africa's LGBTI population while tracking how attitudes towards LGBTI people have changed over 10 years.
Culture & Events
Zanele Muholi opens a major solo Cape Town exhibition celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ lives through photography and sculpture.
Watch Before They Named Me - a powerful queer South African short film by Renaldo Schwarp exploring identity, memory and self-definition.
Here's our collection of photos of the 2026 eThekwini Pride march and celebration where Durban marked LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and queer joy.
The recently opened Apollo’s Taberna et Mixtarium in Linden, Johannesburg promises to be one of the city's most exciting new queer venues.
Photos from Johannesburg’s IDAHOBIT 2026 exhibition celebrating queer African artists, visibility, resistance and community.
The Simon Nkoli musical returns to Johannesburg for just three shows, celebrating the LGBTQ+ activist, Pride pioneer and anti-apartheid hero.
Health & Well-Being
Psychologists explain how childhood LGBTQ+ stigma can affect adult relationships, trust and intimacy — and how healing can begin.
A new resource has been launched to help African mental health providers support LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion therapy with affirming, trauma-informed care.
LEN - or Lenacapavir - is now available in South Africa. Learn how the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection works and where to get it.
Survey finds strong demand among South African gay, bi and other MSM for LEN, the new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.
South Africa is set launch the lenacapavir HIV prevention injection in June, offering twice-yearly protection in high-risk communities.
Gay men have been urged to test for syphilis as Gauteng STI rates rise and experts warn of the “silent” infection.
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