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OUT Condemns Hate Crime Murder of Diego Jacobs in Cape Town
OUT LGBT Well-being is deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic and senseless murder of 21-year-old Diego Jacobs, a beloved… Read more »
HIV Services for MSM in South Africa Receive Boost with New USAID Grant
OUT LGBT Well-being is proud to announce that it’s received a two-year grant from PEPFAR through USAID, to boost vital… Read more »
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in December 2023, collated by… Read more »
Media Statement: OUT alarmed by Jacob Zuma’s assault on same-sex marriage rights
OUT condemns the apparent campaign by former President Jacob Zuma to roll back same-sex marriage rights in South Africa. Read more »
PRIDE: The Documentary – A Review (9/10)
"PRIDE," a compelling South African documentary directed by Siyabulela Nozewu, offers a powerful exploration of the realities, truths, and misconceptions… Read more »
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in November 2023, collated by… Read more »
President Ramaphosa urged to sign Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill
OUT LGBT Well-being commends South Africa's Parliament for passing the amended Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech… Read more »
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: October 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in October 2023, collated by… Read more »
Celebrating a Fruitful Partnership and Embarking on a New Chapter
OUT recently had the pleasure of hosting representatives from USAID and FHI 360 as we marked the conclusion of our… Read more »
OUT welcomes Equality Court order against Cape Town hate preacher
OUT LGBT Well-being applauds the Western Cape Division of the Equality Court for upholding Cape Town pastor Oscar Bougardt’s LGBTIQ+… Read more »
Bullying tragedy a “wake-up call” for South Africa’s educators
OUT is appalled by the loss of another young life due to alleged homophobic bullying by a teacher and outraged… Read more »
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2023
OUT LGBT Well-being and MambaOnline publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations in South Africa, including hate speech.… Read more »