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# Access Chapter 2 (AC2)

A world where women and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people in their diversity have equal access to services and human rights.

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## Posts

- [Access Chapter 2’s Notshayina Skepe Speaks on SAfm About the SAHRC vs Lagardien Hate Speech Case](https://ac2.org.za/access-chapter-2s-notshayina-skepe-speaks-on-safm-about-the-sahrc-vs-lagardien-hate-speech-case/) - On 26 May 2025, Notshayina Skepe, Eastern Cape Paralegal at Access Chapter 2, joined SAfm to discuss the SAHRC vs Lagardien hate speech case. It was a powerful conversation on dignity, justice, and confronting LGBTQIA+ hate, spotlighting the importance of constitutional protections and collective resistance to discrimination. ▶️ Listen here:
- [Access Chapter 2 Joins Peaceful Demonstration in Support of the South African Human Rights Commission](https://ac2.org.za/access-chapter-2-joins-peaceful-demonstration-in-support-of-the-south-african-human-rights-commission/) - Access Chapter 2 is proud to stand in solidarity with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the case of SAHRC vs Lagardien, taking place on Monday, 26 May 2025 at 9:00 AM at the East London High Court. This peaceful demonstration, organised alongside a coalition of civil society partners, is a direct response
- [Access Chapter 2 at GiveOut’s Pride Celebration 2025](https://ac2.org.za/access-chapter-2-at-giveouts-pride-celebration-2025/) - Access Chapter 2 was honoured to be represented at GiveOut’s Pride Celebration 2025 by our Executive Director, Keneilwe Zulu. In her address, Ms. Zulu provided a strategic overview of the current landscape of LGBTQIA+ advocacy in South Africa. She reflected on the significant progress made in advancing the human rights of LGBTQIA+ people, while also
- [Job Opening: Peer Educator](https://ac2.org.za/job-opening-peer-educator-2/) - Click on the link below for our Peer Educator job opening. Closing Date: 31 January 2025 Peer Educator
- [Job Opening: Data Capturer](https://ac2.org.za/job-opening-data-capturer-3/) - Click on the link below for our Data Capturer job openings. Closing Date: 31 January 2025 Data Capturer
- [Job Opening: Finance Officer](https://ac2.org.za/job-opening-finance-officer/) - Click on the link below for our Finance Officer job opening. Closing Date: 31 January 2025 Finance Officer
- [Press Release: Access Chapter 2 Urges Community to Unite in Response to Recent Legal Setback](https://ac2.org.za/press-release-access-chapter-2-urges-community-to-unite-in-response-to-recent-legal-setback/) - 22 November 2024PretoriaAccess Chapter 2 (AC2) expresses profound concern regarding developments in the murder case of Honor Mhlaba, a self-affirming gay man who tragically lost his life on 4 June 2024. Honor was allegedly murdered by his partner during a heated argument, resulting in him being pushed from the 7th floor of a building. The
- [Press Release: Appointment of Executive Director as Deputy Minister](https://ac2.org.za/press-release-appointment-of-executive-director-as-deputy-minister/) - 2024/06/30 Congratulations to Founding Executive Director, Steve Letsike on Appointment as Deputy Minister We are thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Access Chapter 2’s Founding Executive Director, Steve Letsike as Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.This well-deserved appointment portrays her outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing the rights and well-being of
- [Press Release: Namibian High Court decriminalises the Sodomy law](https://ac2.org.za/press-release-namibian-high-court-decriminalises-the-sodomy-law/) - 2024/06/23 Access Chapter 2 welcomes the landmark ruling handed down by the High Court of Namibia declaring the sodomy law unconstitutional and invalid. This decision is a significant step towards promoting equality and human rights in Namibia. The Sodomy law has been used as a tool for discrimination and persecution against individuals based on their
- [Access Chapter 2’s Founding Executive Director Sworn in as Member of Parliament](https://ac2.org.za/press-statement-member-of-parliament/) - 2024/06/14 As Access Chapter 2, We are excited to announce that our esteemed Founding Executive Director, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike ,will be sworn in today the 14th June 2024, as a member of parliament. This milestone is a testament to Steve Letsike’s dedication to the constitution, human rights, democracy and advocacy for the people of South
- [ACCESS CHAPTER 2 PROPERTY VANDALIZED IN PRETORIA](https://ac2.org.za/access-chapter-2-property-vandalized-in-pretoria/) - 5 January 2024 PRETORIA, South AfricaAccess Chapter 2 strongly condemns the recent act of criminality on its property in Pretoria. Two AC2 Outreach Buses were damaged on Wednesday when criminals broke into the vehicles, subsequently breaking into the buses storage compartments. Alongside the AC2 buses, an undisclosed amount of copper belonging to the church property
- [Terms of Reference: Online M&E Reporting Tool](https://ac2.org.za/terms-of-reference/) - AC2 seeks to appoint the service provider to develop an Online M&E Reporting Tool. The potential service Proovider should be able to deliver the tool in line with the terms of reference To respond to this TOR, please provide your proposal with 3 references to: pom@ac2.org.za. (Please download this document for more information: Terms of
- [Job Opening: West Rand Site Coordinator](https://ac2.org.za/job-opening-site-coordinator-west-rand-2/) - Click on the link below for our West Rand Site Coordinator job opening. Closing Date: 19 December 2023 West Rand Site Coordinator
- [AC2 Become SA's First LGBTIQ Law Clinic](https://ac2.org.za/ac2-become-sas-first-lgbtiq-law-clinic/) - Access Chapter 2’s Officially Designated as Law Clinic registration by the Legal Practice Council Pretoria, 22 November 2023— Access Chapter 2, a leading advocate for the LGBTQI community, proudly announces that the organisation has received official recognition as a Law Clinic from the Legal Practice Council in Gauteng. This designation marks a significant milestone, making
- [AC2 AWAITS EQUALITY COURT JUDGEMENT ON QUEER ASYLUM SEEKERS.](https://ac2.org.za/ac2-awaits-equality-court-judgement-on-queer-asylum-seekers/) - Access Chapter 2 Challenges Department of Home Affairs' Attempt to Dismiss Discrimination Case PRETORIA, 20 November 2023 — Access Chapter 2, a human rights organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of LGBTIQ persons, is pushing back against the Department of Home Affairs' attempt to dismiss the discrimination case on behalf of our
- [Legal unit statement](https://ac2.org.za/legal-unit-statement/) - Please click on the link below for our press statement from the legal unit. Legal unit statement
- [Latest Report](https://ac2.org.za/latest-report/) - Check out this new briefing paper that calls on States to carry out effective investigations into #LGBTIQ+ torture according to international law. Impunity for discriminatory #torture against LGBTIQ+ persons is high due to inadequate investigations. Our new briefing paper makes recommendations to States to ensure investigations into such crimes are effective. Treating discriminatory torture cases
- [AC2 CONDEMNS THE ACCENTION OF UGANDA’S DRACONIAN ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL](https://ac2.org.za/ac2-condemns-the-accention-of-ugandas-draconia-anti-homosexuality-bill/) - The signing follows the recent second amendments proposed by President to parliament PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA— Access Chapter 2 (AC2) is appalled by the news of president Yoweri Museveni assenting the draconian Ugandan “Anti-homosexuality Bill” into law. Following a few months of global outrage and pressure from human rights institutions, activists, world leaders as well as
- [Another Lesbian woman shot in Pretoria, a victim of crime.](https://ac2.org.za/another-lesbian-woman-shot-in-pretoria-a-victim-of-crime/) - The 2nd of July 2021 was yet another heartbreaking and traumatizing day for Lebogang Mashiane (33), a Lesbian woman from Ga-Rankuwa, North of Pretoria, who was shot. The incident was reported to Access Chapter 2 (AC2) that Lebogang Mashiane was on her way to a Spaza Shop when two men appeared out of nowhere, stopped
- [A CALL TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT TO RESPOND TO THE KILLINGS OF LGBTI+ PERSONS AND ACCELERATE THE PROCESS OF PASSING THE HATE CRIMES BILL.](https://ac2.org.za/a-call-to-the-south-african-government-to-respond-to-the-killings-of-lgbti-persons-and-accelerate-the-process-of-passing-the-hate-crimes-bill/) - The cry for a stop to Hate Crimes and Hate Speech targeted at LGBTI+ persons in all their diversities has been reiterated for the past 20 years, however, South Africans were left in shock by the killings of six LGBTI+ persons in the past couple of weeks. The victims, whose names add to a long
- [Homophobic attack perpetrator remains in custody at the Atteridgeville Magistrate's Court.](https://ac2.org.za/homophobic-attack-perpetrator-remains-in-custody-at-the-atteridgeville-magistrates-court/) - On the 16th April 2021, the Attredgeville Magistrate court initiated the proceedings against the alleged perpetrator Sono Rapula who attached a 35years old gay man from Laudium. The suspect pretended to befriend the victim Lerato* (not his real name) when he later attacked him and robbed him of his cellphone. While attacking he said to
- [LGBTI+ Inclusive Advocacy-based COVID-19 Responses Campaign.](https://ac2.org.za/lgbti-inclusive-advocacy-based-covid-19-responses-campaign/) - PRESS RELEASE On the 18th of March 2021, Access Chapter 2 (AC2) launched the LGBTI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) Inclusive Advocacy-based COVID-19 Responses Campaign, addressing the issue of access to public services and accurate information for LGBTI+ persons in South Africa amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 together with necessary Disaster Regulations,
- [Homophobic church in Ghana forces LGBTI+ center to shut down.](https://ac2.org.za/homophobic-church-in-ghana-forces-lgbti-center-to-shut-down/) - PRESS RELEASE On 25 February 2021, Access Chapter 2 calls on Allies and Diplomatic community to stand with the Ghanaian LGBTI community. AC2 is concerned that there is immense silence about the barbaric acts of a homophobic campaigner, Moses Foh-Amoaning who on the 11th February 2021 prompted the closure of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
- [CORRECTIVE RAPE CASE IN ATTERIDGEVILLE PUT ON HOLD PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION](https://ac2.org.za/corrective-rape-case-in-atteridgeville-put-on-hold-pending-further-investigation/) - 17 February 2021, Atteridgeville Magistrates Court, community members, family and friends expressed anger, frustration, and disappointment towards the most recent reported case of the premeditated act of hate crime towards a young lesbian woman (19 years old) who was raped near her home in late December 2020 by 3 alleged male suspects. The motive of
- [LGBTIQ activists face off with Cheeky Palate producers](https://ac2.org.za/lgbtiq-activists-face-off-with-cheeky-palate-producers/) - A collective of queer activists has met with the producers of the Phat Joe TV show Cheeky Palate over homophobic comments aired in the first episode. The group, which included Steve Letsike (Access Chapter 2), Thokozani Ndaba (Ntethelelo Foundation), Roché Kester (OUT), Mpho Buntse (Embrace Diversity Movement), Petros Abraham (Exit), Ntsupe Mohapi (EPOC) and Rev
- [It’s finally law! President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Civil Union Amendment Bill](https://ac2.org.za/its-finally-law-president-cyril-ramaphosa-signs-civil-union-amendment-bill/) - President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Civil Union Amendment Bill during Pride month, spurning calls from bigots to reject the legislation. It’s a welcome move that should improve access to same-sex marriage around the country. Ramaphosa signed the bill on 20 October and it was officially published as law in the Government Gazette on Thursday.
- [10 September 2020 - PRESS RELEASE: The brutal murder of a gay man, Simangaliso Dyasi in Soweto calls for speed in prioritizing Hate Crimes legislation in South Africa](https://ac2.org.za/press-release-the-brutal-murder-of-a-gay-man-simangaliso-dyasi-in-soweto-calls-for-speed-in-prioritising-hate-crimes-legislation-in-south-africa/) - PRESS STATEMENT The brutal murder of a gay man, Simangaliso Dyasi in Soweto calls for speed in prioritising Hate Crimes legislation in South Africa Access Chapter 2 is in dismay of the recent murder of Simangaliso Dyasi affectionately known as Smanga. On 07 September 2020, he was found shot (several times in) his room in
- [10 September 2020: PRESS RELEASE: Demand justice for Caster Semenya! End sexism in sports, respect bodily integrity and autonomy](https://ac2.org.za/10-september-2020-press-release-demand-justice-for-caster-semenya-end-sexism-in-sports-respect-bodily-integrity-and-autonomy/) - Demand justice for Caster Semenya! End sexism in sports, respect bodily integrity and autonomy Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya, lost an appeal this week (8 September 2020) in the Swiss Supreme Court. The Court ruled that the requirements of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in subjecting certain female athletes to use drugs or
- [14 October 2020: DISAPPEARING ACTS BY THE DEFENDANTS ON THE CASE NDLOVU KARABO JANE V INTERNATIONAL PENTECOST HOLINESS CHURCH](https://ac2.org.za/14-october-2020-disappearing-acts-by-the-defendants-on-the-case-ndlovu-karabo-jane-v-international-pentecost-holiness-church/) - 14 October 2020, the Ga-Rankuwa Equality Court in North West Province initiated proceedings against the respondent, the Pentecost Holiness Church in respect of a dispute concerning gender discrimination of the complainant, Karabo Ndlovu, a transgender woman who previously attended the church. In 2015 Ndlovu was outed and sexually assaulted by church members who “wanted to

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- [Our Team](https://ac2.org.za/our-team/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/background-teams.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_gradient_text gradient_text=”OUR TEAM” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”45px” background_color_gradient_type=”elliptical” background_color_gradient_stops=”#e00b00 0%|#e09900 20%|#edf000 40%|#08b200 60%|#0003c1 80%|#8300e9 100%” background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dsm_gradient_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Ms. Lulama Shongwe” position=”(Junior Attorney)” image_url=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lulama1.jpeg” icon_color=”#E02B20″ use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#E02B20″ header_font_size=”19px” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” position_font=”Poppins|600|||||||”
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- [Acknowledgement](https://ac2.org.za/aknowledgement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/background-teams.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#4c0034″ text_font_size=”35px” custom_padding=”0px||14px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”35px” text_font_size_phone=”26px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]ACKNOWLEDGEMENT[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#e00b00 0%|#e09900 20%|#edf000 40%|#09b700 60%|#0003e8 80%|#8300e9 100%” width=”27%” height=”2px” custom_margin=”-36px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” custom_margin=”2px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Honouring leadership , Celebrating impact. Inspiring change.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_team_member name=”Mmapaseka Steve Letsike ” position=”Champion
- [Direct Services](https://ac2.org.za/direct-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/background-teams.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_gradient_text gradient_text=”Direct Services” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_stops=”#e02b20 0%|#e09900 20%|#edf000 40%|#19c100 60%|#0c71c3 80%|#8300e9 99%” text_orientation=”left” header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”center” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dsm_gradient_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]Strategic Goal: Ensure that LGBTQIA+ people, women, and girls in all their diversity have access to
- [Research](https://ac2.org.za/research/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/background-teams.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][dsm_gradient_text gradient_text=”Research” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_stops=”#e02b20 0%|#e09900 20%|#edf000 40%|#19c100 60%|#0c71c3 80%|#8300e9 99%” text_orientation=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”center” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/dsm_gradient_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]Strategic Goal: Advance responsive knowledge that educates and informs policy
- [Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)](https://ac2.org.za/monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/background-teams.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][dsm_gradient_text gradient_text=”Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_stops=”#e02b20 0%|#e09900 20%|#edf000 40%|#19c100 60%|#0c71c3 80%|#8300e9 99%” text_orientation=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”center” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/dsm_gradient_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]Strategic Goal: Improve organisational systems, track
- [Advocacy](https://ac2.org.za/advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/background-teams.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_gradient_text gradient_text=”Advocacy” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_stops=”#e02b20 0%|#e09900 20%|#edf000 40%|#19c100 60%|#0c71c3 80%|#8300e9 99%” text_orientation=”left” header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”center” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dsm_gradient_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]Strategic Goal: Strengthen, amplify, and empower communities to advocate for systemic change through sustained impactful advocacy efforts.
- [Our Programs](https://ac2.org.za/our-programs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_gradient_text gradient_text=”Our Programs” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_font_size=”43px” use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rainbow.png” background_size=”stretch” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dsm_gradient_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-24px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Empowering and supporting our LGBTQIA+ ,woman and youth communities[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Direct Services” image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rainbow.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”35px”
- [We Belong Centre](https://ac2.org.za/we-belong-centre/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/background1.jpeg” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”47px” bottom_divider_repeat=”1x” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”We Belong Centre” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_text_align_tablet=”” title_text_align_phone=”left” title_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”-25px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Safe, inclusive Health and Legal Support for LGBTQIA+, Woman and Youth.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Get Support”
- [Contact Us](https://ac2.org.za/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/background.jpeg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Contact Us” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-33px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]We’d like to hear from you![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Call Us” image=”https://ac2.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/phone-1.png” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_font_size=”20px” body_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#0f0100″ transform_scale=”106%|106%” custom_padding=”28px|20px|29px|33px|false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″
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