Johannesburg - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Yes, very open. - Aug 2023
There is LGBT friendliness at least on the surface, but I've found much more resistance to the concept of gender fluidity than I would have expected. - Jun 2022
I think the answer is generally that the situation is relatively good, but SA still has a lot of problems on this front. There is a vibrant LGBT scene in Joburg. None of my single LGBT friends had any problem dating (that I was aware of). - Oct 2019
Yes, LGBT is not an issue here, and LGBT rights are well protected. - Apr 2017
same sex partnerships/marriage is legal here and widely accepted/tolerated socially. - Aug 2011
Thriving gay/lesbian community here. Many colleagues seem to thrive here. - Jul 2010
There is a very active gay scene in Joburg. My gay friends say it is very welcoming and gay friendly here. - Oct 2009
