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Zackie Achmat and His Queer Revolution:
We spoke to iconic queer activist Zackie Achmat about what led him to run for Parliament and what drives his commitment to social justice.

Johannesburg Clinic for Gay and Bi Men Launched in Rosebank:
The Gauteng MEC for Health has inaugurated OUT LGBT Well-being’s new Engage Men's Health clinic at a festive event in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

Trans Health Groups Challenge “Harmful” Cass Review:
Leading trans health groups say that the controversial Cass Review, championed by JK Rowling, is selective, inconsistent and harmful.

New Project Tackles Health Needs of Soweto MSM Engaged in Chemsex:
A new project aims to improve the well-being of men who have sex with men that engage in chemsex, a group that's often stigmatised.

Equality Court: Gqeberha Store Defends LGBTQ+ Ban as “Religious Freedom”:
The discrimination case against the owner of a Gqeberha store that "banned" LGBTQ+ people was heard in the Equality Court on Monday.

Beaten, Strangled and Robbed: New Grindr Gang Syndicate Cases in Durban:
The LGBTQ+ community in KZN is urged to be vigilant following new reports of several violent Grindr gang syndicate cases in the Durban area.

USA: Conservative Meltdown Over Biden’s Easter Trans Day Proclamation:
US Christian conservatives are in an uproar over President Joe Biden's decision to commemorate the Trans Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday.

Pietermaritzburg Auto Shop Denies Photo of Shocking Anti-LGBTQ Sign:
The owner of a Pietermaritzburg car parts shop has denied that his establishment put up an offensive sign turning away LGBTQ people.

SA Groups Urge SA Government to Condemn Ghana Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill:
More than 20 LGBTIQ+ groups in South Africa condemn Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill and call on the South African government to break its silence.

Grindr Comes Face-to-Face with SA Grindr Gang Attack Survivors:
Grindr has met with survivors of the ongoing brutal attacks by a Grindr Gang syndicate targeting LGBTIQ+ South Africans to hear their stories.