Khulani Khayelitsha Queer Hub

13/03/2026

We made it to Friday, this post started at 08:15 AM in Site Khayelitsha Western Cape. Where are you following us from?
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06/03/2026

Stepping into a new chapter of shared leadership.
Triangle Project has instituted a transitional co-leadership arrangement as we strengthen our organisational model for 2026 and beyond.

We’re grateful to our staff, partners and communities who continue to hold us in solidarity as we build toward a long-term co-leadership structure. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
In community, always.

05/03/2026

🕊️R.I.P Solly Philander🕊️

The South African actor, presenter, director, comedian and entertainment star Soli Philander past on last night.

He was 65.

Solly Philander lost his battle to cancer.

27/02/2026

Good day KKQH Members and supporters happy Pre Pride a quick reminder to all the members who requested tickets for the Pride and Madrid March your tickets will be available this afternoon kindly contact via WhatsApp Sibususo Orestes Daniel Nqunqeka the KKQH Leaders for logistics and more information a blessed day and crazy, fun but safe weekend ahead.

23/02/2026

KKQH to Participate in Cape Town Pride 2026 in Support of Kwakhanya Court Case
Khulani Khayelitsha Q***r Hub a Black Q***r organisation based in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, remains committed to challenging homophobia and hate crimes in our townships and broader society.
In 2014, KKQH suspended its participation in Cape Town Pride activities. At the time, the organisation called for an Annual General Meeting that would bring together LGBTIQ organisations and activists to collectively discuss a meaningful strategy for moving Cape Town forward in a way that centres marginalised voices.

That suspension remains in place. However, on 28 February 2026, Free Gender will join Cape Town Pride to:
Raise awareness about ongoing hate crimes in our communities
Mobilise support and fundraise for the upcoming Kwakhanya Court Case in Khayelitsha
We call on all supporters, allies, and community members to join our banner as we continue the fight against homophobia and hate crimes in our society.

We are currently facing challenges regarding visibility of GBTIQ individuals in court proceedings, as well as the lack of organised transport for community members who wish to attend and support the case. Ensuring safety for all remains our priority.

The next court appearance for the Kwakhanya case will take place on:
7 May 2026
Khayelitsha Magistrate Court
Khayelitsha, Cape Town
We urge community members, civil society organisations, and the broader public to stand in solidarity.

For media enquiries and further information, please contact:Sibusiso Orestes Nqunqeka
0812106363

14/02/2026

12/02/2026

Good morning a blessed day ahead.

11/02/2026

The Grindr Gang 7 trial continues as police deny assaulting suspects accused of kidnapping and attacking a Wits student lured on Grindr.

11/02/2026

To RSVP, email: [email protected]

11/02/2026

The image features Kewpie, an iconic and celebrated figure in Cape Town's LGBTQ+ history.

Kewpie was a hairdresser and an iconic figure of District Six. A gender-fluid person who used she/her pronouns, she was a beloved nightlife organizer whose balls (a “ball” is an event, centred around ballroom dancing. Ballroom dancing was very popular and a ball is often a glamorous affair) and celebrations brought together the LGBTQI+ community and the wider District Six community.

Her life reveals a largely hidden archive of local LGBTQ+ culture shaped under the oppressive conditions of pre-democracy South Africa, making her a vital chapter in the country’s mostly untold (her)story.

Respected despite consistently challenging social norms, Kewpie became a cultural icon of District Six. Ahead of the forced removals of 1966, she refused to leave the home and community she had helped nurture. The destruction of District Six deeply affected her, yet she continued to care for and serve her community into her later years, even after being diagnosed with throat cancer. In 2018, Kewpie’s legacy gained national recognition through the exhibition “Kewpie: Daughter of District Six,” which made more than 700 photographs of her life publicly accessible, preserving both her story and the q***r history of District Six.

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