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In Pictures: Pretoria Pride 2024: The 2024 edition of Pretoria Pride filled the streets in a celebration of love and diversity. Check out our exclusive gallery of images here!

In Pictures: Soweto Pride 2024: Soweto Pride marked its 20th anniversary on 28 September 2024. We were there to capture these striking images of the day!

Trans Man & Passionate Refugee Advocate: The Story of Thomars Shamuyarira: Thomars Shamuyarira, a proudly out trans man from Zimbabwe, is a dedicated and passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa.

Diversity Under Attack: US Corporates Roll Back LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts: Under growing right-wing pressure, several major US corporations have rolled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Siya Khumalo On His Very ‘Queer Book of Revelation’: Acclaimed author, columnist, political analyst and former pageant queen Siya Khumalo is launching his debut fiction novel, "The Queer Book of Revelation".

Details Emerge in Senseless Murder of Trans Woman Clement Hadebe: A friend of Clement Hadebe, a trans woman murdered in Johannesburg, has spoken out to correct inaccurate media reports about her death.

SA MP Ian Cameron Joins Gender Bashing of Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif: South African MP Ian Cameron has joined the hateful chorus of abuse and misinformation against Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif.

OUT Raises Alarm Over Rise of Anti-Constitutionalism in SA Politics: A queer rights group is deeply concerned that MK, which wants to scrap South Africa's Constitution, is now the country's third largest party.

Queer Books | Alistair Mackay Talks About New Novel, The Child: We spoke to South African queer author Alistair Mackay about the challenges of writing his second novel, The Child, which explores queerness, love, family and trauma.

Zackie Achmat Concedes Defeat, Warns of Anti-Democratic Forces: Zackie Achmat, South Africa's first queer independent candidate in a national election, will not be going to Parliament.