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title: "Unity in diversity as Joburg Pride shines a light on LGBTQIA+ rights amid global struggles"
description: "Saturday, 25 October 2025 was Joburg Pride day, and Sukasha Singh was there to record it."
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published: "2025-10-31T12:00:01"
updated: "2025-10-31T12:00:03"
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# Unity in diversity as Joburg Pride shines a light on LGBTQIA+ rights amid global struggles

> Saturday, 25 October 2025 was Joburg Pride day, and Sukasha Singh was there to record it.

By Sukasha Singh · Published 31 October 2025, 14:00 SAST · Updated 31 October 2025, 14:00 SAST

## Key points
- Amidsthe glitter and rainbow flags of Joburg Pride, revellers danced for joy while simultaneously waving a cautionary flag, reminding us that in some corners of the globe, love still faces a jail sentence.
- Joburg Pride on 25 October in Sandton united diverse attendees in celebration and solidarity.
- The event highlighted ongoing global challenges, including the illegality of homosexuality in several countries.
- Participants emphasised the rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide.
- Coverage includes impactful words and visuals by Sukasha Singh, showcasing the spirit of the event.

## Content

The Joburg Pride event in Sandton on 25 October brought together a wide range of people who just wanted to have fun. They also wanted to remind others that although SA’s Constitution protects our LGBTQIA+ community, there are still countries where it is illegal to be gay, and hate crimes against the community have increased worldwide. Words and photos by Sukasha Singh.

![A group protests against Israel as well as Amazon’s involvement in Joburg Pride. Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/jHsG5Rxhv-pZaMkAGiiOiOvkiI0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-14-sukasha-singh.jpg)

*A group protests against Israel as well as Amazon’s involvement in Joburg Pride. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![DM168 senior designer Jocelyn Adamson (left) and DM168 production editor Sukasha Singh. Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/IN9wEQf_gBshgc_qqChmJzqiePI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-9-suks-joce-sukasha-singh-1.jpg)

*DM168 senior designer Jocelyn Adamson, left, and DM168 production editor Sukasha Singh. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![Queer Christians make for a friendly welcome. Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/w9tlNPOk8UxZqDOJF-FKwyEc5Rs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-15-sukasha-singh.jpg)

*Queer Christians make for a friendly welcome. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![Pride posters are suitably snarky. Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/NNuw7RsHO0a687t135v4YK01BtY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-10-sukasha-singh.jpg)

*Pride posters are suitably snarky. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![People at the Joburg Pride march are armed with nothing but love and rainbow umbrellas. Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ThHA6mViF08Lp3zmJpRoyTmSwTo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-8-sukasha-singh.jpg)

*People at the Joburg Pride march armed with nothing but love and rainbow umbrellas. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![Marchers are dressed to impress. Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/LzstCMHUYkroNBK1OqXoQoFeLQU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-11-sukasha-singh.jpg)

*Marchers dressed to impress. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/i84mxt_MYkejwK19fCrOA8aHWL8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-5-sukasha-singh.jpg)

*Pride on full display. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![Photo: Sukasha Singh](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bNpxQbLZhmiM8zNRTVkAnmvgOtA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jozi-pride-1-sukasha-singh.jpg)

*A marcher poses for a photo. (Photo: Sukasha Singh)*

![People hold placards during the Joburg Pride march, part of Pride Month 2025 themed ‘Purely, Queerly, African’ on 25 October 25, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images / Alet Pretorius)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ZJyRTjthzj8HpWXddFVC6FSE--M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ED_583750-1.jpg)

*Protesters hold placards during the Joburg Pride march, part of Pride Month 2025 themed ‘Purely, Queerly, African’ on 25 October 25, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images / Alet Pretorius) DM*