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Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill passes final hurdle in Parliament:
South Africa's Parliament has passed the amended version of the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which will be sent to President Ramaphosa.

Report: Teachers accused of “gross misconduct” in “preventable” suicide:
A damning report on the tragic suicide

In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2023 Gallery Two:
Here's our second exclusive gallery of stunning images of the 2023 edition of Johannesburg Pride, Africa's largest LGBTIQ+ event!

In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2023 Gallery One:
Here's our first exclusive gallery of stunning images of the 2023 edition of Johannesburg Pride, Africa's largest LGBTIQ+ event!

Cape Town gay hate preacher Oscar Bougardt gets 9 months in prison (suspended):
Oscar Bougardt, the Cape Town pastor convicted of LGBTIQ+ hate speech five years ago, avoids prison again with a suspended sentence.

Johannesburg Pride marched for queer Africans who can’t:
Saturday's Johannesburg Pride march was dedicated to LGBTIQ+ people across the African continent who face oppression and hate.

Homophobic bullying: Gauteng learner takes own life:
A 12-year-old boy from Gauteng has died by suicide following what appears to be a case of homophobic bullying involving a school teacher.

Outcry over Steve Hofmeyr’s Cape Town shows:
Steve Hofmeyr, who apologised to the LGBTIQ+ community for his queerphobic remarks, is facing more controversy over upcoming concerts in Cape Town.

South African transgender pilot fights to return to the skies:
An experienced South African transgender pilot says that his flying career has been unfairly grounded by the aviation authorities due to his gender identity.

In Pictures: The Faces of Pretoria Pride 2023:
Pretoria Pride celebrated its tenth anniversary under the theme of “Be Your Alter Ego.” We were there to capture the faces of Pretoria Pride 2023!