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LGBTIQ+ activists face alleged Grindr Gang supporters in court: Activists say they've been confronted in court by alleged members of the Grindr Gang who were supporting men accused of kidnapping a student.

Tanzania: Court backs homophobic arrest of human rights lawyers: The High Court of Tanzania has upheld the arrest of three human rights lawyers after they were accused of "promoting homosexuality."

Grindr Gang victim released after traumatic 5-day ordeal: A 22-year-old Joburg man, who endured a harrowing five-day ordeal after being kidnapped by Grindr Gang criminals, has been released.

Weekend of terror: Fears for new Grindr Gang victim: Gauteng activists are scrambling to help a missing young man said to have been kidnapped and tortured for R50,000 ransom by Grindr Gang criminals.

Glamour meets activism at the 2023 Feather Awards: The 15th annual Feather Awards brought a unique fusion of glamour, activism, and entertainment to The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.

Yaya Mavundla’s bold fashion statement for Grindr Gang victims: Trans activist Yaya Mavundla made a powerful fashion statement at Thursday's Feather Awards to draw attention to Grindr Gang victims.

Vatican: Trans people can be baptised and be godparents: The Vatican has affirmed that transgender individuals, including those who have undergone medical transitions, can be baptised as Catholics.

UK government’s conversion therapy betrayal sparks outrage: The British government is facing widespread condemnation after King Charles failed to announce plans for a bill to outlaw conversion therapy.

Uganda to be dropped from AGOA over Anti-Homosexuality Act: Uganda set to lose its preferential trading status with the US because of its violation of LGBTIQ+ rights through the Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Grindr Gang: Accused denied bail in student attack case: The men accused of kidnapping and beating a Johannesburg student who they targeted on the Grindr dating app have been denied bail.