Massive Johannesburg Pride Rocks the City of Gold
Johannesburg Pride 2025 drew record crowds despite boycott calls, uniting South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ community in defiance and celebration.
Anti-Gay Violence and Hate Explode at Uganda’s Makerere University
Uganda’s leading higher learning institution, Makerere University, has been rocked by anti-gay violence amid calls to target LGBTQ+ students.
Cape Town Anti-LGBTQ+ Politician Attacks Queer People as “Paedophiles”
Notorious anti-LGBTQ+ bigot Mehmet Vefa Dag launches another hateful attack against the queer community, calling LGBTQ+ people “paedophiles”.
Latrice Royale Interview: “Drag Is a Protest”
In this MambaOnline interview, drag superstar Latrice Royale opens up about love, right-wing drag bans, and her upcoming SA shows.
Pride Rainbow-Washing Controversy: Johannesburg Pride Denies Amazon is a Sponsor
Johannesburg Pride denies claims that Amazon is sponsoring this year’s event amid boycott calls over the company’s alleged ties to Israel.
Johannesburg Pride Responds to Boycott Call Controversy
Just days before this year’s Johannesburg Pride, several groups call for a boycott of the event over claims of corporate “rainbow-washing.”
NWU Pride Flag Vandalism: Students March Against Campus Hate
Students at North-West University (NWU) in Mahikeng call for urgent action after homophobic vandals defaced two Pride walls on the campus.
Jholerina Brinnette Timbo: Beloved Namibian Trans Leader Remembered
Namibia mourns trans trailblazer Jholerina Brinnette Timbo, a fearless advocate whose legacy transformed lives across Africa.
National Task Team Condemns Ngizwe Mchunu’s Cultural Homophobia
LGBTIQ+ National Task Team condemns Ngizwe Mchunu’s hate speech and affirms queer people’s right to participate fully in cultural practices.
A Pattern of Hate: Second NWU LGBTQ+ Pride Mural Defaced in a Month
Another NWU Pride flag has been vandalised—just weeks after a similar attack—raising alarm over rising queerphobia on South African campuses.