October brings a full calendar of Pride Month events to Gauteng, with LGBTQ+ communities and allies gathering across Johannesburg, Sandton, Centurion and Maboneng during the month. Major events include Pretoria Pride on 10 October and Johannesburg Pride on 31 October, alongside community, entertainment, fashion and empowerment events throughout the province.
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Pride Month may be coming to a close, but for activist and Feather Awards founder Thami Kotlolo, popularly known as Thami Dish, the conversation around equality, inclusion and visibility continues every day. Speaking on the latest episode of Gauteng Live, Kotlolo reflected on his personal journey, the progress made for South Africa’s LGBTQIA+ community, and his ambitious vision to establish a Pink Tourism Route that could position Gauteng as one of Africa’s leading inclusive travel destinations.
June marks International Pride Month, a global observance recognising the rights, visibility and experiences of LGBTQIA+ communities. For South Africans, Pride Month 2026 comes at a time when the country continues to hold a unique position on the African continent due to its constitutional protections for LGBTQIA+ people, while also facing ongoing concerns around discrimination, violence and unequal lived experiences.