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Senegal lawmakers have voted to double prison sentences for homosexuality and criminalise LGBTQ advocacy, raising fears of a growing crackdown.
Kenyan court jails men for robbing gay victims lured through Facebook, affirming that LGBTQ people are entitled to justice despite anti-gay laws.
Despite legal equality, many LGBTI entrepreneurs in South Africa remain excluded from corporate supply chains and funding, sparking calls for real economic inclusion.
Activists urge King Charles to apologise for Britain’s colonial anti-LGBTQ laws still used to criminalise same-sex relationships in Commonwealth countries.
The ACDP has criticised Cape Town’s global award as Best LGBTQ+ City Destination, calling the recognition “misguided” and "immoral".
An international survey reveals that 49% of South Africans believe homosexuality is morally wrong, highlighting persistent anti-gay attitudes.
CrossFit revises its transgender athlete policy after criticism, allowing participation in the Open category of the annual CrossFit Games.
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The ACDP has criticised Cape Town’s global award as Best LGBTQ+ City Destination, calling the recognition “misguided” and "immoral".
An international survey reveals that 49% of South Africans believe homosexuality is morally wrong, highlighting persistent anti-gay attitudes.
CrossFit revises its transgender athlete policy after criticism, allowing participation in the Open category of the annual CrossFit Games.
A Botswana same-sex couple has launched a landmark court case challenging the country’s Marriage Act in a fight for marriage equality.
Cape Town wins Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at the 2026 Spartacus Travel Awards in Berlin, cementing its reputation as a top queer travel hotspot.
South African queer artist Zanele Muholi has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Hasselblad Award.
Culture & Events
South African queer artist Zanele Muholi has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Hasselblad Award.
Cape Town rapper Dope Saint Jude discusses her new album I Said What I Said, queer community, creative inspiration and the evolving global music industry.
Tributes pour in after the death of Soli Philander, a trailblazing queer performer, TV presenter and advocate for marginalised communities.
The Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras 2026 closed the city's Pride month in glittering style in Green Point. View photos of the celebration here.
Ilano Sky opens up to MambaOnline on becoming Big Brother Mzansi’s first trans housemate, LGBTQ+ representation and her plans for the future.
The Cape Town Pride Parade 2026 united celebration and protest while honouring queer lives lost. View the exclusive photos!
Health & Well-Being
Queer icon Edwin Cameron reflects on surviving HIV, ageing with ARVs, and why South Africa must plan for older HIV survivors.
Trans health experts push back against opposition to gender-affirming care for trans youth in South Africa’s divisive healthcare debate.
A year after global HIV funding cuts, South Africa reflects on lost services, PrEP disruption and the fight to rebuild LGBTQIA+ health care.
Study exposes inequality in gender-affirming care in South Africa, with long waits, limited access and urgent calls for health system reform.
Troubling new UK data confirms that sexual minorities face a significantly higher risk of early death than their heterosexual counterparts.
A queer-friendly guide to safe holiday romance and dating in South Africa, with tips on consent, online dating safety, sexual health and queer joy.
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