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Jason Orpheus Dedicates Powerful New Song to Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks (Listen):
Jason Orpheus dedicates his new single Beauty on the Fire to slain queer Imam Muhsin Hendricks. A powerful tribute to love and self-worth.
The Silent Epidemic: How Gay Men in South Africa Face Rising Violence in the Digital Age:
Dating apps are being weaponised to attack gay men in South Africa. We spoke to the author of a new study that sheds light on the crisis.
Russia Bans Elton John AIDS Foundation:
British singer Elton John's AIDS Foundation has been outlawed by the Russian authorities due to its support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Gauteng LGBTIQ+ Activist Accused of Assaulting Lesbian Woman:
Gauteng LGBTIQ+ activist Sidwell Lengatsa has denied allegations of assault following his arrest for allegedly attacking a lesbian woman.
Trans Mental Health: My Journey to Turn Trauma into Purpose:
Trans mental health is rarely talked about. In this personal essay, Namibian activist Ziggy Porsche #Eixas shares their mental health journey.
Heartbreak as SA LGBTQ+ Groups Downsize Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts:
Two leading South African LGBTIQ+ groups drastically scale down their services and let go of dozens of staff members due to US funding cuts.
Trinidad and Tobago: Court Reverses Historic LGBTQ+ Rights Ruling:
Trinidad and Tobago’s Court of Appeal has reinstated the country's colonial-era sodomy laws, once again criminalising same-sex intimacy.
Exorcism, Assault and Rape: Conversion Therapy in the UK:
Nearly a third of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have faced sometimes violent conversion therapy practices to change their sexuality or identity.
Fighting for God: The Church’s War on Trans People in Botswana:
Phio Kenosi reflects on his journey with faith as a trans individual and the deep trauma inflicted by the church in Botswana.
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The Silent Epidemic: How Gay Men in South Africa Face Rising Violence in the Digital Age: Despite South Africa’s progressive legal
Trans Mental Health: My Journey to Turn Trauma into Purpose:
Trans mental health is rarely talked about. In this raw and powerful personal essay,
Trans mental health is rarely talked about. In this raw and powerful personal essay,
Fighting for God: The Church’s War on Trans People in Botswana: Phio Kenosi reflects on his deeply personal journey with faith as a trans individual,
Cassandra Roxburgh: Finding Trans Hope When the World Feels Like It’s Burning: Amid the rising global vilification of gender diverse
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2025: MambaOnline and OUT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
Seen but Not Safe: The Double-Edged Sword of Trans Visibility in Namibia: We are often told that LGBTIQ+ visibility is essential for driving
More Countries Cut Foreign Aid, Endangering Marginalised Communities: The world’s most vulnerable communities are facing an alarming crisis
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
Zackie Achmat: The Hate You Give – On Being Queer and Muslim in Cape Town: When I heard about Imam Muhsin Hendricks’s killing in
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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
The Search for Miss Drag South Africa 2025 is Underway: Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting
LGBT+ Stars Urged to Boycott Hungary Over Pride Ban: There are calls for high-profile LGBT+ musicians like Chappell Roan and allies like Katy Perry
Who is Elon Musk’s Trans Daughter, Vivian Wilson?: South African-born Elon Musk is one of the most controversial and reviled figures in the world.
In Pictures: Cape Town Pride 2025: The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday, 1 March, was a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQ+ queerness, love,
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Jason Orpheus Dedicates Powerful New Song to Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks (Listen)
Cape Town-based singer and songwriter Jason Orpheus
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The Silent Epidemic: How Gay Men in South Africa Face Rising Violence in the Digital Age
Despite South Africa’s progressive legal
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Russia Bans Elton John AIDS Foundation
Russia has banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation, declaring the organisation “undesirable” due to its support
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Gauteng LGBTIQ+ Activist Accused of Assaulting Lesbian Woman
Sidwell Lengatsa, a well-known Gauteng LGBTIQ+ activist, has denied allegations
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