Activate Wits

Wits Activate celebrates International Pride Month. Activate honours the legacies of queer resistance and affirms the right of every LGBTQIA+ person to exist loudly, safely, and unapologetically. 🏳️‍🌈✨️

#ActivateMondays Today's theme: Pronouns 101 🏳️‍🌈✨️ Pronouns matter because they show respect and affirm who someone is. Using the right pronouns makes people feel seen and valued.

Wits Activate proudly celebrates the graduation of our former Chairpersons, Bungcwethi Zanele Hlongwane and Sihle Tshangela Mazibu! 🏳️‍🌈✨️

Wits Activate honours the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela this Mandela Day. 🏳️‍🌈✨️

Wits Activate celebrates Non-binary Awareness Week 🏳️‍🌈

Introducing #ActivateMondays Every Monday, we’re sharing tips, reflections, and educational posts on how to be a better queer person or ally. Let’s learn, unlearn, and grow together to build a more inclusive and safer campus for all.💜✨

🌈 Hey besties! Holidays are here 🎉 If you’re at res in Joburg, we’ve got you – we’ll be posting weekly queer-friendly gig guides so you’re never alone or bored 🫶🏾 Know of any events? DM our Secretary, Nomvuselelo (067 609 6939) or this account 💌

Wits Activate wishes you all a Happy Youth Day!

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

As Activate celebrates 45 years of queer resistance, we honour the enduring legacy of Simon Nkoli through our 2025 regalia – a symbol of courage, pride, and defiance. 🏳️‍🌈✨ #Activate45 #ActivateWits #SimonNkoli #QueerResistance

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

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/ida…

Wits Activate marks IDAHOBIT 2025 by affirming our commitment to creating a campus where all LGBTQIA+ identities are respected, protected, and celebrated. ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈✨️ #IDAHOBIT2025 #WitsActivate

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/sur…

BESTIESSS!!🏳️‍🌈📢🎉 Queer Heaven is on the 9th of May! Mark your calendars, it’s gonna be ICONIC!!🎊✨️ #QueerHeaven #SaveTheDate #WitsActivate

📢EXCITING NEWS📢 The wait is over. The DROP lands at 6 pm. 🎁⏳✨ Stay tuned in. You don't want to miss this! 🎉🏳️‍🌈 #WitsActivate

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/con…

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/dea…