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Cape Town: Community Mourns Linten Jutzen After Shocking Murder:
Cape Town's LGBTQI+ community is heartbroken following the brutal murder of 44-year-old Linten Jutzen, a beloved and vibrant figure.
Remembering Thomie Holtzhausen: A Stalwart of Durban’s LGBTQ+ Community and Nightlife:
The news of Thomie Holtzhausen’s death from cancer has left Durban's LGBTQ+ and theatre communities in shock and sadness.
“We Are Not a Footnote”: Roché Kester on Lesbian Visibility, Power and Healing:
As we mark Lesbian Visibility Week, we speak to one of South Africa’s most committed and fearless voices in queer activism: Roché Kester.
Muhsin Hendricks: Still No Justice After Queer Imam’s Assassination:
More than two months after the assassination of gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks, the pain remains raw, and the calls for justice more urgent.
Dear Helen Zille: Don’t Confuse Misinformation With Facts:
In an open letter, South African transgender advocate Brent Janse van Vuuren responds to Helen Zille's latest anti-trans diatribe.
Our HIV Programme Is Collapsing — and Our Government Is Nowhere to Be Seen:
We're watching the largest HIV treatment programme in the world unravelling, writes Professor Francois Venter. So where is the government?
Helen Zille’s Transphobia: Hate Dressed up as “Common sense”:
In the wake of a regressive UK Supreme Court ruling, Helen
Colour Me Bold: The Lesbian-Led Foundation Rewriting Rural Queer Futures:
Lesbian couple Sithembiso Thipe and Faith Edmunds tell us how they are centering the lived realities of queer women in North West Province.
Conversion Therapy Explained: The Hidden Abuse Still Facing LGBTQ+ People:
Behind the progressive legal framework, LGBTQ+ conversion therapy remains alive and unchecked in South Africa. Here's what you need to know.
“Who Am I to Judge?”: The Pope Who Opened the Door to LGBTQ+ Dialogue:
Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving behind a mixed but historic legacy on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church.
LGBTIQ+ Groups Respond to Helen Zille’s Anti-Trans Court Ruling Stance:
Prominent LGBTIQ+ groups in South Africa condemn Helen Zille's praise of the UK Supreme Court’s recent anti-trans ruling as "dangerous".
The ‘Monogamy Superiority Myth’: New Research Suggests Unconventional Relationships Are Just as Satisfying:
A new study challenges the long-held belief that monogamous relationships are more satisfying than non-monogamous ones
The DA’s Helen Zille Joins JK Rowling in Celebrating Anti-Trans Ruling:
Helen Zille has joined JK Rowling in celebrating the UK Supreme Court ruling that trans women do not fall under the definition of "woman".
EU Urged to Take Urgent Action over Hungary’s Pride Ban:
Rights groups call for urgent European Union action after Hungary bans Pride marches and threatens organisers with jail.
Inside the SA Government’s Confused Response to the US Funding Crisis:
The South African government could have used emergency allocations to finance services closed due to US funding cuts but has failed to do so.
Opinion | God Loves All Humanity, Even Queer People:
This Easter, author and activist Mpho Buntse calls on Christians to affirm queer lives in the spirit of Jesus’s inclusive love.
UK Supreme Court Excludes Trans Women from Definition of ‘Woman’:
In a major blow to equality, the UK Supreme Court rules that the definition of "woman" under the country’s Equality Act excludes trans women.
South Africa’s Steve Letsike Makes Groundbreaking UN LGBTI Statement:
In a historic UN address, Deputy Minister Steve Letsike has highlighted the shared struggles of LGBTI people and people of African descent.
Updated LGBTQIA+ Guidelines Launched for South African Mental Health Professionals:
Mental health professionals in South Africa now have access to updated new guidelines for working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
6 Non-Binary and Transgender Trailblazers from Southern Africa:
Across Southern Africa, transgender trailblazers are stepping into leadership, visibility, and advocacy. Here are six you need to know!