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.
Browsing: Pride month
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.