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President Ramaphosa Affirms LGBTQI+ Rights in SONA: Delivering his SONA on Thursday, President Ramaphosa emphasised that South Africa must stay true to its values, including LGBTQI+ equality.

Mabusi Ntuli, Lesbian Spaza Shop Owner and Artist, Gunned Down in KZN: Mabusi Ntuli, a lesbian spaza shop owner, was brutally gunned down on her birthday in KwaZulu-Natal in what appears to be a targeted attack.

Lesbian Teen Brutally Assaulted in Suspected Hate Crime in Joburg’s East Rand: A 14-year-old lesbian teen was viciously attacked by two boys while community members watched and filmed the humiliating and painful incident.

Dark Times as MSM and Trans Health Services Shut Down Across South Africa: America's shocking suspension of foreign funding has thrown South African organisations serving MSM and transgender communities into chaos.

Crisis Looms as Trump Halts Lifesaving US-Funded HIV Programmes: President Trump may have dealt a devastating blow to the fight against HIV, immediately halting US-funded HIV services across Africa.

Trump’s Revenge: President Trump Slashes Trans Rights on First Day: Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has issued a devastating executive order attacking the rights of transgender Americans.

Beyond Acceptance: Queer Filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp: We spoke with filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp about representation, his journey as a queer storyteller, and the vision behind his newest film.

Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Dead But May Return: The anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed in Ghana last year has been declared void by the country's new president, but it may resurface in the future.

The Trumpification of Meta: Company Now Dubbed “An Anti-LGBTQ Company”: Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.

Alarm as Meta Drops Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech Policies: Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are facing criticism for aligning with the Trump-fueled conservatism sweeping through the American tech sector.