South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2026 An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in August 2026, compiled by MambaOnline… Read more »
International Overdose Awareness Day: Why Harm Reduction Matters for South Africa’s LGBTQ+ Community International Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August is an opportunity to learn how harm reduction can save lives, improve health… Read more »
Viral Hepatitis and MSM: What You Need to Know While anyone can get viral hepatitis, some types can disproportionately affect men who have sex with men (MSM). Here's what… Read more »
OUT Participates in Regional Protection and Emergency Response Convening OUT recently participated in a Regional Convening on Protection and Emergency Response for LGBTI Human Rights Defenders in Southern Africa. Read more »
All About LEN and Where to Get It An exciting new HIV prevention option is available in South Africa called lenacapavir - or LEN - that avoids the… Read more »
OUT Survey Finds Strong Demand for Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Among South African MSM Survey reveals overwhelming interest in Lenacapavir, preference for LGBT-affirming health services, and need for greater public education. Read more »
+DR Urges Regular STI Testing for Gay and MSM Communities Amid Rising Syphilis Concerns Syphilis is often called a ‘silent’ infection because people may not realise they have it. Regular testing is the only… Read more »
Young Men Urged to Check Themselves During Testicular Cancer Awareness Month Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting… Read more »
OUT LGBT Well-being Launches +Dr: A New Dedicated, Affirming Health Service for LGBT people in Pretoria On 1 April 2026, OUT LGBT Well-being — South Africa’s second-oldest LGBT organisation — will launch +Dr, an innovative, doctor-led… Read more »
Media Statement: OUT LGBT Well-being’s Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower appointed Co-Chair of the National Task Team on SOGIESC Matters OUT LGBT Well-being is proud to announce that Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower, Human Rights Coordinator at OUT, has been appointed Co-Chair of… Read more »
JOINT STATEMENT BY QUEER ORGANISATIONS On the Delays and Ongoing Threat Posed by the Grindr 7 Syndicate Johannesburg – 14 August 2025 - We, the undersigned… Read more »
OUT welcomes the IEC’s Decision to Reject the Registration of the “Islamic State of Africa” Party 18 July 2025 - OUT LGBT Well-being welcomes and commends the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for it's… Read more »
