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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Dion George, shared his experience attending Pride Marches in South Africa.

Dion George, of the DA, delivered a powerful speech at Cape Town Pride 2025, saying progress has been made but the fight continues.

As we celebrate Pride 2025, it’s the perfect time to spotlight the vibrant and diverse voices of South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community.

Protestors at the Cape Town Pride march have demanded justice over the death of the world’s first openly gay imam, Muhsin Hendricks.

Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world’s first openly gay imam who was gunned down in South Africa, stood as a man who valued authenticity.

Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure dubbed the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa over the weekend.

Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead on Saturday near Gqeberha, South African police said.

US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.

South African HIV/AIDS healthcare providers have been scrambling for survival since US President Donald Trump issued a freeze on foreign aid.

Cape Town’s hopes of hosting the Gay Games 2030 were dashed when it didn’t garner enough votes to progress to the final 3 shortlisted cities.

A new sculpture on London’s Trafalgar Square, unveiled on Wednesday, will give “visibility to the trans community”.

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, brother of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, has announced he is in a same sex relationship.

Health club Virgin Active SA has announced it’s leaving Elon Musk’s X following a backlash to its new transgender changing room policy.

Philip Rademeyer on the enduring significance of LGBTQ+ narratives in a world that still grapples with marginalization and ungrievable lives.

Led by motorcycle riders draped in rainbow colours, more than 3 000 people took part in Cape Town’s annual Gay Pride parade.

February month brings a rise in romance scammers. Here’s how to protect yourself, and avoid falling victim online.

Casper de Vries is one of SA’s most beloved and controversial comedians. But did you know that this comedian also PAINTS?

Caster Semenya speaks openly in her memoir, ‘The Race to Be Myself’ where she sets the record straight about her gender.

The Feather Awards XV celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and honor those who’ve made a significant impact in various realms.

It’s a victory for the LGBTQ+ community as the Supreme Court ended the law that decriminalised same-sex relations.

Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue is the stereotype crushing, queer fairytale love story we have all been waiting for.

‘Home Wrecker’ actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo responded to reports she was beaten up by her wife Lebohang Pulumo-Makhene.

Fire Island was well received by critics, and it continues to prove that they weren’t wrong. The movie is now an Emmy nominee.

Vogue Nights Jozi reached an impressive milestone this past weekend, and they celebrated with an epic winter ball.

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With International Pride Month drawing to a close, we look the man who fought two struggles at once Simon Nkoli.

The queer folks in Los Angeles lived their best lives alongside Mariah, when the diva gave a thrilling performance at LA Pride.

People often forget about respect, especially when it doesn’t concern them. Such is the case with the misgendering of queer bodies.

Turns out it’s not much different from a normal day on the outside for black and gay prisoner.

Red Bull Racing is celebrating Pride Month by welcoming the Team’s partners, Racing Pride, back to the Red Bull Technology Campus.

Uganda’s president has signed a new anti-gay legislation law, supported by many East African countries but condemned by human rights activists.

This past Sunday Tembisa had the honour of being visited by the one and only Somizi Mhlongo, and Aaron Moloisi.

Former AEW Women’s champion and wrestling trailblazer Nyla Rose revealed two fellow LGBT wrestlers she would love to see in AEW.

International Pride Month is knocking, and it’s about to hit a high note. Why? Because pop icon Christina Aguilera is performing at Pride!

 MPs in Uganda have demanded that a tax be imposed on adult diapers because they believe that they are primarily used by gay men.

The Eswatini Supreme Court has been asked to compel the Southern African kingdom’s government to register an LGBTIQ+ rights organisation.

As society becomes more accepting of diverse relationship structures, more people within the LGBTQI+ community are exploring polyamory

Kenya has recently seen the increasing visibility of sexual and gender minorities. However, this has been met with a growing backlash.

Mpho Buntse argues that allowing Uganda to participate in the upcoming Netball World Cup would be an implicit endorsement to its policies.

Uganda have passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill for the second time, with only minimal changes to its inhumane and extreme penalties.

Activism involves speaking up for minorities and the voiceless. Queer activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi speaks to us about the challenges of it all.

The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has decided that a Johannesburg man’s queerphobic religious rant is not hate speech.

African mental health professionals have met in Johannesburg to speak out against so-called “conversion therapy” practices

Mental health professionals in Africa unite against conversion practices in LGBTIQ+ community and condemn Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

The National Council of Provinces has called for public comment on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill

A KwaZulu-Natal resort says that a rule requiring that same-sex groups be screened before their bookings are accepted has been misunderstood.

Officials from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs have been accused of being unnecessarily cruel in separating a same-sex family

The Supreme Court of India this week heard arguments in a landmark case that, if successful, LGBTIQ+ people will have the right to marry.

Museveni has told MPs that the Bill must include a provision to allow psychologically disoriented LGBTIQ+ people to be rehabilitated.

The Positively Alive network, which provides support and information to gay and transgender men living with HIV, is launching in Cape Town.

Uganda’s Attorney General has told parliament to amend several provisions in the Anti-Homosexuality Bill before President Museveni signs it.

If Lil Nas X was not out in high school I completely get it. Navigating that place as a minority is not a walk in the park.

Responding to a request by the president of Uganda, leading scientists have outlined what science has concluded about homosexuality.

As Uganda cracks down on the LGBTIQ+ community, police in the city of Jinja have arrested six men and two women on homosexuality charges

As workplaces become more diverse and inclusive, it’s important for straight and cisgender people to understand their LGBTQI+ co-workers.

The Cook Islands’ LGBTIQ+ community is celebrating becoming the latest nation to repeal the criminalisation of homosexuality.

Kenya has recently seen a growing visibility of sexual and gender minorities, but this has been met with a backlash.

After one of his tracks topped the charts in Saudi Arabia, Lil Nas X has expressed support for his gay fans living in the oppressive country.

The Parliament of Hungary has passed a new bill encouraging citizens to report same-sex families to the state.

Lawmakers in Tanzania are demanding harsher penalties against LGBTQ+ people, including the death penalty and castration.

The US state of North Dakota has broken the record for the most anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed in a single day in modern American history

Cruise creator, actor and playwright, Jack Holden reveals what inspired him to bring this portrait of 80s gay life in London to the stage.

Lawmakers have passed a bill proposing tough penalties for sexual minorities, including criminalising those who identify as LGBTQI.

Australia is part of the Equal Rights Coalition, an intergovernmental body of 42 countries dedicated to the protection of people’s rights.

On 3 March 2023, the Supreme Court of Namibia heard an appeal of the two consolidated cases of same-sex couples Digashu and Seiler-Lilles.

The Advertising Regulatory Board says a radio advert for Volkswagen South Africa is an example of everyday homophobia and is discriminatory.

EFF MP, Naledi Mpungose has slammed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and the country’s MPs.

Led by Julius Malema draped in a rainbow flag, the Economic Freedom Fighters marched to Uganda’s High Commission on Tuesday

Heteronormativity is a cultural bias that presumes heterosexuality is the natural and normal default state of all people.

MSM, can be confusing, as is the idea that a man can identify as straight yet still have sexual contact with other men. So, what does it mean?

Nakhane has released their third album, Bastard Jargon, a dancier and gritter work that is rooted in “existential sex”.

The protesters carried placards that read “Abolish the Anti-homo Bill, and “Protect Queer Kids,” as they sang struggle songs.

Hookup culture is a thing in todays society, and as a consequence threatening the standing of monogamous love stories.

Seven months after he took his own life after allegedly being mocked by a student teacher for his sexuality

Opportunity to take a stand! Pretoria and Cape Town will be the sites of protests this Friday against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

American drag star Darcelle, who was performed by Walter Cole and held the record as the world’s oldest known drag artist, has passed away.

Gayton McKenzie, the President of the Patriotic Alliance, has told policy conference delegates that homophobes should join another party.

The legislation establishes a range of harsh penalties for same-sex “offences” including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”.

The remains believed to be of lesbian Nomvula Chenene have been found buried under a shack in Lakeside, near Vereeniging.

While the EFF, the DA and Action SA have all condemned Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the ANC and the SA government have remained silent.

LGBTIQ+ sports groups say the harsh new ban on transgender women and those with intersex traits participating in international athletics

Award winning film writer, radio and TV presenter MonD The Queer Superhero gears up for the release of their debut studio album.

Human rights organisations and governments around the globe have condemned Uganda’s draconian anti-LGBTIQ+ bill

Mr Gay World returns to Cape Town, for a celebration of love and LGBTQIA+ Pride with two exciting new events from 28 May to 3 June 2023.

Gayle, a secret gay language, flourished during South Africa’s apartheid-era, the language lingers on today in SA slang, used by gay

Uganda have voted to criminalise LGBTIQ+ people’s very existence under a bill that is one of the most oppressive anti-LGBTIQ+ legislations

The child of a same-sex couple in Namibia will remain without citizenship following a devastating ruling by the country’s Supreme Court.

South African professor Tim Noakes must explain, apologise for resharing a cartoon on Twitter associating the LGBTQ+ with paedophilia.

Discrimination against anyone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is not an African value.

A new study from the University of Sydney finds that both gay men and heterosexual men prefer masculine-presenting men for high-status roles.

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has described gay people as deviants in a presidential address to parliament.

The passage of the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill in the National Assembly has been lauded as a major milestone

Becoming, the South African reality series spotlighting the transgender and queer community, it returned for a second season on Mzansi Magic.

Steve Hofmeyr has agreed to pay an LGBTIQ+ organisation R100,000 in compensation after he was taken to the Equality Court for hateful comment

Drag superstar RuPaul (RuPaul Andre Charles) has slammed politicians for trying to distract voters from real issues.

Anglican Church has scrapped a proposal to allow its clergy to bless same-sex unions, while also reaffirming its outright rejection same sex

Multi award-winning transgender activist, reality tv star, and business woman Yaya Mavundla speaks to us about souring to new heights.