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Gay Men Who Fight the Feminine: A Journey Towards Self-Integration:
Bruce J. Little unpacks how many gay men are taught to fear and reject their feminine traits — and why reclaiming them could be the path to healing.
In Pictures: Durban Pride 2025:
Durban Pride 2025 lit up the streets with colour, community, and advocacy. See the stunning photo gallery and highlights from the vibrant celebration.
The Streets to the Seats: Palomino Jama on Bringing Queer Pride to Parliament:
MambaOnline had the opportunity to exclusively speak with Palomino Jama, the newest Member of Parliament and a bold, defiant voice for LGBTQ+ South Africans.
Empathy Over Punishment: Cape Town Pride Shelter’s Harm Reduction Approach:
In the heart of Cape Town, the Pride Shelter Trust continues to lead with compassion as it provides critical support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in crisis.
UK: Alarming Rise in Promotion of LGBTIQ+ Conversion Therapy:
The UK is facing a surge in efforts to promote so-called LGBTIQ+ "conversion therapy", with Amnesty International warning of a growing anti-rights movement.
“We Will No Longer Be Silent”: Ghana Supreme Court Nominee’s Intersex Remarks Criticised:
When the dignity of the intersex community was publicly dismissed by a nominee to Ghana’s highest court, silence was not an option.
Why Rights Groups Say Caster Semenya Ruling is “Deeply Disappointing”:
Human rights groups say the Caster Semenya Human Rights Court ruling failed to address the key issues at stake in her case, calling it a missed opportunity.
These Two Southern African Countries Just Celebrated LGBTQ+ Pride:
Two countries in Southern Africa recently marked LGBTQ+ Pride with colourful marches affirming the visibility and rights of their LGBTIQ+ communities.
Treasury Hands HIV Response a Lifeline, but is it Too Little?:
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that South Africa’s HIV response will receive a financial lifeline from National Treasury and international donors.
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Gay Men Who Fight the Feminine: A Journey Towards Self-Integration: As a little boy, I quickly became acutely aware that I was more inclined to
In Pictures: Durban Pride 2025: Durban recently celebrated Pride in full colour, as members of the LGBTIQ+ community and allies gathered for the city’s 14th
The Streets to the Seats: Palomino Jama on Bringing Queer Pride to Parliament: MambaOnline had the opportunity to speak with Palomino Jama,
Opinion: We Need to Change the Law on Gender Recognition: Opening a bank account, applying for a social grant or a phone contract, reporting a car
The Other Side of Alistair Mackay: Pugs, Chaos and Queer Storytelling: Alistair Mackay is having a moment. The acclaimed South African author,
Opinion | Are Brands in South Africa Backing Away from Pride Month?: This year, there appeared to be a decline in companies and brands publicly
Queer Health 101: Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community: Many of us in the LGBTQ+ community have either personally experienced recreational drug
Sitting Tall: Gay Chief Davis Mac Iyalla’s Queer Leadership in the Heart of Ghana: Ghana’s Parliament has reopened debate on one of
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The Other Side of Alistair Mackay: Pugs, Chaos and Queer Storytelling: Alistair Mackay is having a moment. The acclaimed South African author,
Cape Town Ranked Among World’s Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities:
Cape Town has been recognised as one of the top 30 most LGBTQ+ friendly travel destinations
Cape Town has been recognised as one of the top 30 most LGBTQ+ friendly travel destinations
What’s On: A Week of Queer Pride, Protest and Participation:
As International Pride Month comes to a close, the final week of June offers a powerful
As International Pride Month comes to a close, the final week of June offers a powerful
“Uhambo Lokuphila”: Trans Conversations in the Eastern Cape with Vuyo Ngcofe: In a country where the experiences of trans and gender-diverse
Queer Books: Activist Angelo Louw’s fictional debut in POWER: Award-winning queer filmmaker, activist and author Angelo C. Louw just added
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Gay Men Who Fight the Feminine: A Journey Towards Self-Integration
As a little boy, I quickly became acutely aware that I was more inclined to
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In Pictures: Durban Pride 2025
Durban recently celebrated Pride in full colour, as members of the LGBTIQ+ community and allies gathered for the city’s 14th
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The Streets to the Seats: Palomino Jama on Bringing Queer Pride to Parliament
MambaOnline had the opportunity to speak with Palomino Jama,
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Empathy Over Punishment: Cape Town Pride Shelter’s Harm Reduction Approach
In the heart of Cape Town, The Pride Shelter Trust continues
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