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LGBTQ+

Condolences, tributes pour in for Muhsin Hendricks, openly gay imam shot dead at weekend

South Africa

Condolences, tributes pour in for Muhsin Hendricks, openly gay imam shot dead at weekend

By Estelle Ellis

Inside SA Medical Research Council’s race to rescue health research amid US aid cuts

South Africa

Inside SA Medical Research Council’s race to rescue health research amid US aid cuts

By Catherine Tomlinson

‘We were told to stop everything immediately’ — Lesotho HIV programmes collapse after USAID decision

South Africa

‘We were told to stop everything immediately’ — Lesotho HIV programmes collapse after USAID decision

By Sechaba Mokhethi

What's in a name? Trump set to wipe government language

Business Maverick

What's in a name? Trump set to wipe government language

By Reuters

Beyond Pride month – building inclusive healthcare for marginalised LGBTQ+ communities in Africa

Africa

Beyond Pride month – building inclusive healthcare for marginalised LGBTQ+ communities in Africa

By Anne Githuku-Shongwe and Lydia Zigomo

World Netball bans transgender players from women’s internationals

Sport

World Netball bans transgender players from women’s internationals

By Reuters

Vertical dancers take on Japan's tallest building, and more from around the world

Maverick Life

Vertical dancers take on Japan's tallest building, and more from around the world

By Maverick Life Editors

Wits kidnapping – LGBTQ activist raises ‘syndicate’ alarm as police probe dozens of similar cases

South Africa

Wits kidnapping – LGBTQ activist raises ‘syndicate’ alarm as police probe dozens of similar cases

By Bheki C. Simelane

Beyond fear and persecution - looking through Papa De’s queer lens of defiance and resilience

Africa

Beyond fear and persecution - looking through Papa De’s queer lens of defiance and resilience

By Welcome Mandla Lishivha

Uganda’s anti-gay bill sparks a surge in homophobia, media censorship and mob attacks

Africa

Uganda’s anti-gay bill sparks a surge in homophobia, media censorship and mob attacks

By Welcome Mandla Lishivha

Death penalty imposed as Uganda passes law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ

Africa

Death penalty imposed as Uganda passes law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ

By Reuters

Cape Town Pride – Bright rainbow-coloured flags make waves down the city streets

Maverick News

Cape Town Pride – Bright rainbow-coloured flags make waves down the city streets

By Ashraf Hendricks