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International Pride Awards Honour Five Global LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes: Five remarkable advocates for LGBTIQ+ equality were celebrated at the first-ever International Pride Awards in Cape Town on Wednesday.

MCQP Turns 30 with the Mother of All Celebrations: MCQP, Cape Town's iconic LGBTQIA+ costume celebration, is set to return for its 30th anniversary with another uniquely-themed outing.

Grindr Launches HIV Self-Test Kit Programme in Namibia, an African First: Dating app Grindr is now linking users in Namibia and Australia to free HIV self-test kits that are delivered directly to their homes.

A First for Africa! Cape Town to Host WorldPride 2028: Cape Town has been chosen as the host city for WorldPride 2028; the first city in Africa to make history by holding the international event.

Feather Awards 2024: All the Winners!: The Feather Awards celebrated its 16th edition on Thursday night, honouring LGBTQIA+ standouts and allies at a ceremony in Johannesburg.

Mali Outlaws Homosexuality for the First Time: Mali's military government has criminalised homosexuality for the first time, underscoring a rise in state-led homophobia across West Africa.

Uganda: LGBTQ+ Community Endures ‘Drastic’ Increase in Online Attacks: LGBTQ+ people in Uganda are experiencing widespread online attacks, including blackmail, outing, and threats of physical violence.

Kimberley to Host First-Ever Northern Cape Pride: The inaugural Northern Cape Pride is set for Kimberley on 30th November 2024 at the Galeshewe Open Air Arena.

Mayor Backs Cape Town Bid to Host Gay Games in 2030: Cape Town is one of seven cities - and the only one on the African continent - in the running to host the international 2030 Gay Games.

Queer Online Dating in South Africa – Risks and Safety Tips: Online dating is popular in the LGBTIQ+ community, but it carries risks, with criminals often targeting users. Stay informed on safety tips to protect yourself.