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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.
FEATURES
“We Are Not a Footnote”: Roché Kester on Lesbian Visibility, Power and Healing: As part of Lesbian Visibility Week (21-27 April),
Helen Zille’s Transphobia: Hate Dressed up as “Common sense”: In the wake of a regressive UK Supreme Court ruling, Helen
Conversion Therapy Explained: The Hidden Abuse Still Facing LGBTQ+ People: In a country where LGBTQ+ rights are constitutionally enshrined,
“Who Am I to Judge?”: The Pope Who Opened the Door to LGBTQ+ Dialogue: As the Catholic world mourns the passing of Pope Francis at the
Opinion | God Loves All Humanity, Even Queer People: I have some news to share with you; not quite gospel, but I did attend church this past Palm Sunday
Updated LGBTQIA+ Guidelines Launched for South African Mental Health Professionals: Mental health professionals in South Africa now have
6 Non-Binary and Transgender Trailblazers from Southern Africa: Across Southern Africa, trans and gender-diverse people are courageously stepping
My Journey to Finding My Transgender Me: Mandy Jovial Swali, a 27-year-old transgender refugee from Uganda now living in South Africa, shares her harrowing
Culture
Remembering Thomie Holtzhausen: A Stalwart of Durban’s LGBTQ+ Community and Nightlife: Thomie Holtzhausen was synonymous with LGBTQ+
Queer Film: Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound” in Line for Palme d’Or Prize: The History of Sound
Queer Books Top Annual List of Most Censored: Books with LGBTQ+ themes remain among the most frequently censored titles in American libraries, according
Nakhane Strips Down and Reclaims Power in Bold Cover of “Killer” (Video): South African, UK-based multimedia artist Nakhane has returned
Jason Orpheus Dedicates Powerful New Song to Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks (Listen): Cape Town-based singer and songwriter Jason Orpheus
Watch “Wicked” Star Cynthia Erivo’s Powerful Speech at GLAAD Awards: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful
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Cape Town: Community Mourns Linten Jutzen After Shocking Murder
Cape Town’s LGBTQI+ community has been left heartbroken and outraged
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Remembering Thomie Holtzhausen: A Stalwart of Durban’s LGBTQ+ Community and Nightlife
Thomie Holtzhausen was synonymous with LGBTQ+
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“We Are Not a Footnote”: Roché Kester on Lesbian Visibility, Power and Healing
As part of Lesbian Visibility Week (21-27 April),
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Muhsin Hendricks: Still No Justice After Queer Imam’s Assassination
“Imam Muhsin lived and preached love, inclusion, and courage. His death
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