LGBTQ+ News Hundreds gather at Cape Town Pride to honour Muhsin Hendricks – the world’s first openly gay imam, who was shot dead in February Hundreds of people in rainbow colours gathered on Saturday, March 1 in Cape Town, South Africa to honour Muhsin Hendricks – the world’s first openly gay imam, who was shot dead in February. “I was heartbroken. I think it’s sad especially how far we’ve come, considering how progressive South Africa h By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Cape Town to host World Pride in 2028 Cape Town has been selected to host World Pride 2028, marking a historic moment for South Africa and the LGBTQ+ community, as it becomes the first African city to celebrate the prestigious event. WorldPride is an international event that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride, promoting equal rights and visibility By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News International LGBTQ+ rights organisation suspends Israeli member organisation after it put forward a motion to host World Conference in Tel Aviv ILGA World, an international LGBTQ+-rights group, has suspended member organisation The Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel after it put forward a motion to host its 2026-27 World Conference in Tel Aviv. ILGA World stated: “The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News South Africa sees wave of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime Lonwabo Jack, a 22-year-old gay man, was recently murdered in Cape Town, South Africa. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
