The Oldest Queer Student Club in SA. Award winning Advocacy organisation for the LGBTIQA+ student community based at Wits University. Custodian of @witsPride
South Africa
Joined May 2009
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Join us at uShaka Marine Beach this Saturday as we celebrate @eThekwinipride.
Make sure to check out our film screening and panel discussion on the state of Gender-Affirming Healthcare in South Africa. This will be taking place at BAT centre on the 13th of June at 12:30.
#eThekwiniPride #MakeWavesLiveProud #PrideOnTheBeach #InternationalPrideMonth
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Ever wondered how you can build your personal brand using social media!?
Well, this coming Thursday we'll be sharing tips and tricks on how to develop your branding from scratch, and how it can contribute to your career.
Refreshments will be served.
#GYF #YouthForum
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Under the theme — “The Power of Communities” — the 2025 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia #IDAHOBIT honours LGBTQIA+ resilience. It shines a spotlight on the mounting global backlash against our rights, identities, and lives. mambaonline.com/2025/05/16/i…
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A sobering new international study has highlighted the persistent and growing fears faced by LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people — with South African respondents revealing deeply troubling experiences of marginalisation and economic hardship. mambaonline.com/2025/04/29/s…
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BESTIESSS!!🏳️🌈📢🎉
Queer Heaven is on the 9th of May!
Mark your calendars, it’s gonna be ICONIC!!🎊✨️ #QueerHeaven #SaveTheDate #WitsActivate
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📢EXCITING NEWS📢
The wait is over. The DROP lands at 6 pm. 🎁⏳✨ Stay tuned in. You don't want to miss this! 🎉🏳️🌈
#WitsActivate
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Behind our progressive legal framework, LGBTQ+ conversion therapy remains alive and unchecked in South Africa. Here's what you need to know about this dangerous practice - and why it must be banned. mambaonline.com/2025/04/22/c…
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South African trans advocate Brent Janse van Vuuren replies to Helen Zille's latest anti-trans Facebook post in an open letter, countering her misinformation with clarity and lived truth. mambaonline.com/2025/04/24/d…
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🌈 Today, on #LesbianVisibilityDay, we celebrate the love, resilience, and beauty of rainbow families. Families come in all shapes and forms — and every one deserves visibility, dignity, and pride. 🏳️🌈
#RainbowFamilies #lesbianvisibility
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Hey Witsies! 💛
In the spirit of giving, the SRC is launching **#FillTheBag** – a heartwarming clothing drive to support children in need.
We’re calling on all **students and staff ** to get involved! Rally your crew, gather those clothes, and drop them off at **SRC Office 224A
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In a historic address at the United Nations in New York on Monday, South African Deputy Minister Steve Letsike has highlighted the interconnected struggles faced by LGBTI individuals and people of African descent. mambaonline.com/2025/04/16/s…
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International Asexuality Day, celebrated every April 6, is an opportunity to raise awareness about asexuality, dispell myths, and foster a deeper understanding of the diverse spectrum of human sexuality. mambaonline.com/2023/10/24/a…
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To our clients, partners, and supporters—thank you for trusting us, standing by us, and being part of this journey. Your health matters. Your well-being matters. We urge you to continue prioritising your health and supporting one another.
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Official Wits Activate Statement of Solidarity. Wits Activate stands in unwavering solidarity with the ongoing peaceful demonstrations on campus.
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Wits students have assembled for a mass meeting in the matrix✊🏿 We will not drop the volume until ALL students are registered, regardless of the amount of historical debt owed to the university✊🏿✊🏾
#WitsHungerStrike
#FeesMustFall2025
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Financial exclusion remains a strong barrier that hinders the future of many students who aspire to alleviate poverty #WitsHungerStrike
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We mourn the tragic loss of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, South Africa’s first openly queer imam and a fearless advocate for love and inclusivity. His assassination is a devastating attack on our queer community. We stand in solidarity against hate. #JusticeForImamMuhsinHendricks
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to friends, families and followers of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who passed away on Saturday the 15th of February.
Imam Muhsin Hendricks dedicated his life to fostering inclusive spaces for Muslim members of the queer community. His legacy of compassion, courage, and advocacy will continue to inspire many.
#JusticeforMuhsin
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Wits Activate statement regarding the ongoing financial exclusion crisis and its impact on marginalised students at our university.
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Ever wondered what the GALA Youth Forum (GYF) is all about?
Join us for our Orientation and discover everything we do and what you can look forward to this year! 🏳️🌈
This is your chance to be part of something special and get involved in shaping our community. #GYFOrientation
