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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.
Woolworths Defies Bigots with New Pride Month Campaign:
In defiance of last year's hateful backlash and boycott, Woolworths is once again marking International Pride Month both in stores and online.
Transphobic YouTuber Doubles Down on Bigotry:
The YouTuber reported to the SA Human Rights Commission for transphobic hate speech has responded by intensifying his anti-trans tirade.
GBV: Public Protector Reveals Shocking State of SA Criminal Justice System:
The Public Protector says South Africa fails to provide adequate measures to effectively protect victims of GBV, including LGBTQIA+ people.
OUT Lodges SAHRC Hate Speech Complaint Against Transphobic YouTuber:
A South African YouTuber is in hot water after OUT LGBT Well-being lodged a hate speech complaint against his transphobic video.