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South African Trans Activist Yaya Mavundla to Host 2024 International Pride Awards: South African transgender activist and media personality Yaya Mavundla is set to host the International Pride Awards Ceremony in Cape Town.

Petition to Protect Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth in South Africa: A petition calling for evidence-based care and support for transgender and gender-diverse youth in South Africa garners significant backing.

South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2024: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in September 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.

Young, Gifted & Queer: Celebrating Black Queer Identity in Mzansi: Channel O is set to make a grand, unapologetic Pride Month statement with the premiere of the doccie Young, Gifted & Queer.

Get Summer Ready: Sexual Health With Yellow Dot Doctors: Summer’s a great time to take charge of your sexual health! With Yellow Dot Doctors, you can feel confident, protected, and empowered!

Experience Cape Town Comfort and Cuisine at Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa: Escape to the LGBTQ-inclusive Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa, where the beauty of Cape Town reveals itself through sweeping vistas.

Meet Thando – The First Feather Awards Mascot and Ambassador: The Feather Awards and the Thami Dish Foundation unveiled their first-ever "ambassador" on 11 October, which is celebrated as Coming Out Day.

UK: Most Same-Sex Couples Fear Holding Hands in Public: New research reveals that the majority of LGBTQ+ couples in the UK avoid holding hands in public due to concerns about their safety.

Outcry as LGBTQ+ Activists Arrested in Cameroon: The arrest of 13 people, including LGBTQ+ activists and members of the public, by the authorities in Cameroon sparks international concern.

Feather Awards Reveal 2024 Nominees: The annual Feather Awards are back for their 2024 edition, promising a night of glamour, controversy, and inspiration with a dazzling array of nominees.