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Three Cape Town Grindr Gang Suspects Appear in Court: Three men, alleged to be part of the "Grindr Gang" syndicate that terrorised several gay and bisexual men in Cape Town, have been arrested.

Jubilation as Namibia High Court Decriminalises Same-Sex Love: In a landmark victory, the Namibia High Court declares that the country's ban on same-sex intimacy is unconstitutional and must be repealed.

Martin Meyer Becomes First Out LGBTIQ+ MEC in KZN: Martin Meyer has been appointed as the first openly LGBTIQ+ MEC in KwaZulu-Natal, becoming the MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure.

Thailand Senate Legalises Same-Sex Marriage: Thailand's Senate passes a same-sex marriage bill, setting the country on course to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex couples.

Mpox: New Cases Emerge in South Africa: The mpox outbreak in South Africa has claimed a second victim, while a Gauteng man has been diagnosed in the Western Cape.

Grindr Gang Syndicate: Gay Man’s Harrowing Ordeal in Cape Town: Queer individuals in Cape Town are urged to be cautious after a man was held ransom and robbed by criminals who lured him through Grindr.

Pride and Progress: Steve Letsike Sworn in as South African MP: In a landmark moment, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, one of South Africa's most distinguished LGBTIQ+ rights activists, has become an MP.

Transgender Kimberley High School Teen Murdered in Suspected Hate Crime: Karabelo Pudumo, an 18-year-old transgender high school learner from the Northern Cape, was stabbed to death in a suspected hate crime.

Mpox Outbreak: SA Health Department Moves to Provide Vaccines to MSM: Following the death of a man in Gauteng, the SA Health Department plans to provide mpox vaccines for at-risk groups, including gay men.

Zimbabwe: LGBTIQ+ Group’s Offices Vandalised by Homophobes: GALZ, one of Africa's longest-running LGBTIQ+ groups, endured harassment and vandalism by a group of religious homophobes over the weekend.