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In pictures: Soweto Pride 2023:
Here's our colourful gallery of images of the 19th edition of Soweto Pride, which was another powerful celebration of LGBTIQ+ joy and unity.
Soweto Pride 2023 a vibrant display of LGBTIQ+ joy and solidarity:
Soweto Pride was a vibrant expression of queer joy and celebration underpinned by powerful messages of inclusion, dignity and equality.
Grindr Gang: Seven arrested as kidnapped student rescued:
The police have arrested a group of men suspected to be connected to dozens of so-called Grindr Gang cases targeting the LGBTQI+ community.
Ramaphosa talks toxic masculinity and violence against queer men:
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the impact of toxic masculinity and how it also impacts young queer men.
Another anti-LGBTIQ+ shop sign emerges in Gqeberha:
In a concerning development, a new offensive and discriminatory sign targeting the LGBTIQ+ community has surfaced in Gqeberha, this time at a mall car wash.
Religious pushback against South Africa’s new Marriage Bill:
Religious leaders have criticised South Africa's new Marriage Bill, which aims to establish gender-neutral and equal marriage rights for all.
“Not gay enough” Zambian asylum seeker fights for justice:
South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is facing a legal challenge over its refusal to grant refuge to a Zambian LGBTQIA+ asylum seeker.
US LGBTQI+ special envoy Jessica Stern concludes Africa visit:
Jessica Stern, the US LGBTQI+ Special Envoy has concluded a short visit to Africa where she met with activists and government officials.
SAHRC says LGBTQ+ ban shop owner must pay R500,000 in damages:
The SA Human Rights Commission says the owner of the Gqeberha shop that banned LGBTQ+ people must pay damages and be criminally investigated.
Queer apartheid: Gqeberha shop bans LGBTQ people:
In a blatant violation of the Equality Act, the owner of a shop in Gqeberha has declared that he will not serve or allow LGBTQ people onto the premises.