January 2025 — Publication of Trans Memoir, “I Am Tshiamo: My Transition to Self-Acceptance and Womanhood”by Tshiamo Modisane, South Africa Published in January 2025 by Penguin Books, Tshiamo Modisane’s “I Am Tshiamo: My Transition to Self-Acceptance and Womanhood”, became the…
20 December 2024 — Founding of Haven of Pride Africa, South Africa Founded on 20 December 2024 by Frank Fabian Kagimu, Noah Venter and Rethabile Lebakeng, Haven of Pride Africa came about as a response to the growing crisis faced…
27 February 2024 — Trans & Intersex History Africa Delivers Presentation on Trans & Intersex African Movements to the Professional Association for Transgender Health South Africa (PATHSA), South Africa On 27 February 2024, Trans & Intersex History Africa (TIHA)’s co-founder,…
2023 — Yaya M Voices Founded, South Africa Founded in South Africa in 2023 by Ayanda (Yaya) Mqakayi, Yaya M Voices works primarily with intersex people, LGBTQIA+ communities, young people, artists, activists, and communities impacted by silence, stigma, and bodily…
1 August 2022 — Publication of Trans Memoir, “Twee Lewens” by Elise Bishop, South Africa Published on 1 August 2022, Elise Bishop’s “Twee Lewens” (Two Lives) became the fourth trans memoir to be published in South Africa, after “Always Anastacia:…
27 August 2021 — Report on the Intersex Pre-Conference from the Pan Africa ILGA 5th Regional Conference, South Africa From 27–31 August 2021, Pan Africa ILGA hosted its 5th Regional LGBTQIA+ Conference. Titled ‘Reclaiming Our Past, Defining Our Future’, the…
March 2021 — Founding of Trans Guardians Alliance (TGA), South Africa Founded in March 2021 by a trans man, Donwell Mpofu, Trans Guardians Alliance (TGA) is a South African organisation working with LGBTQIA+ migrants and asylum seekers, with a particular…
21 February 2021 — Publication of Trans Memoir, “Robert: A Queer & Crooked Memoir for the not so Straight & Narrow” by Robert Hamblin, South Africa Published in February 2021 by Jacana Media, Robert Hamblin’s “Robert: A Queer & Crooked…
6 October 2020 — Founding of Professional Association for Transgender Health South Africa (PATHSA), South Africa Founded on 6 October 2020, the Professional Association for Transgender Health (PATHSA) is an interdisciplinary association for South African health professionals dedicated to promoting…
October 2019 — Founding of Intersexions.org, Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland Founded in October 2019 by Lungile Peaceworth Maquba, Intersexions.org is an intersex rights organisation based in Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland (eSwatini). The focus of their work is advocacy,…
23 September 2019 — Court Victory for Incarcerated Trans Woman, South Africa After filing the case in 2016, Jade September won her court case at the Equality Court in the Western Cape, South Africa, on 23 September 2019. Ms September…
1 July 2018 — Publication of “Becoming Him: A Trans Memoir of Triumph” by Landa Mabenge, South Africa Published on the 1st of July 2018 by Jacana Media in South Africa, Landa Mabenga’s “Becoming Him: A Trans Memoir of Triumph”…
22 March — August 2018: First Exhibition of Work By and About Trans Sex Workers in a National African Gallery — InterseXion Exhibition, Iziko National Gallery, South Africa Robert Hamblin, in collaboration with Leigh Davids and members of SistaazHood, held…
17 February 2018 — Historic Meeting with Trans Members of the Deaf Community and Publication of ‘(Trans)lation?: Experiences of the Deaf Transgender Community in South Africa’ Report, South Africa On 17 February 2018 by Iranti hosted a historic meeting with…
11 December 2017 — ‘National Engagement on the Promotion and Protection of the Human Rights of Intersex Persons’ Meeting, and the Publication of ‘National Intersex Meeting Report’, South Africa Following the National Engagement on the Promotion and Protection of the…
2017 — The Proposal of The Intersex Model Law, South Africa The Intersex Model Law, proposed in 2017, was a draft law that the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria put together with the aim of protecting…
June 2017 — The Birth of the African Intersex Movement (AIM), Kenya In June 2017, a historic moment unfolded as 22 African intersex human rights defenders from 7 countries across the African continent convened in Kenya under the theme “Visibility……
March 2017 — SistaazHood’s Leigh Davids Makes Famous “Trans Violent Exclusion” Speech, South Africa In March 2017, trans sex worker activist, Leigh Davids from SistaazHood, made the now famous “Trans Violent Exclusion” speech at the 3rd Trans Health, Advocacy and…
Trans Hope informally started in 2017 and two years later, on June 2019 received their registration papers. Prof. Muholi played an important role in the beginning years, encouraging and facilitating group members to meet and work towards forming Trans Hope
5 January 2016 — Publication of “Always Anastacia: A Transgender Live in South Africa” by Anastacia Tomson, South Africa Published in 2016, “Always Anastacia: A Transgender Live in South Africa” by Anastacia Tomson takes us on a journey of Anastacia’s…
