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Kimberley LGBTIQ+ Community Shaken by Murder of Gay Man:
The LGBTIQ+ community in Kimberley has been shocked by the murder of 50-year-old Lazarus Ikaneng Thomas, affectionately known as “Pankie.”
Zimbabwe: Two Men Face Jail on Sodomy Charges After Approaching Police:
Two men in Zimbabwe have been arrested on sodomy charges after seeking police assistance to resolve a domestic dispute.
Video: Renaldo Gouws and Roman Cabanac’s Homophobia Slammed:
A newly shared video conversation between controversial DA appointees Renaldo Gouws and Roman Cabanac has highlighted their homophobic views.
Murder of Lesbian Couple in KZN Highlights Persistent LGBTIQ+ Hate Crimes:
A young lesbian couple were brutally murdered in KwaZulu-Natal, allegedly by the former male partner of one of the victims.
Still No Trial Date in Johannesburg Grindr Gang Case:
The men accused of the Grindr Gang kidnapping of a Johannesburg student still do not have a trial date, with the victim no closer to justice.
Young Gay Man Senselessly Murdered in Suspected Hate Crime in Gqeberha:
A family is in mourning after Xolani Xaka, a 32-year-old member of the LGBTIQ+ community, was stabbed to death outside his home.
African AIDS Society Calls for Urgent Free Mpox Vaccines:
Calls are intensifying for the widespread distribution of mpox vaccines in Africa amid fears that Western countries will again claim the lion's share.
Joburg Murder Sparks Transphobic Victim Blaming:
The horrific murder of Clement Hadebe, a queer individual in Johannesburg, has sparked a flood of victim-blaming bigotry on social media.
End of an Era: Beefcakes Shuts Down:
After 15 years as a veritable fixture in South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ community, the Beefcakes chain is closing its doors for good.
Gay Man Jailed After Police Grindr Trap Allowed to Leave Qatar:
A gay British-Mexican man, entrapped by Qatari police who denied him his HIV medication, has been allowed to leave the country.