Man who killed lesbian woman gets effective 8 years in jail
Lives are cheap in South Africa, it seems, after the man found guilty of stabbing lesbian Noxolo Mabona Klaas (also known as Noxie) to death was sentenced to an effective eight years in jail.
Homophobic washing powder ad shown on SABC and almost no one complained
A homophobic fake washing powder ad was screened on SABC this week as a test to see how South Africans would respond to the use of the word “istabane” – and we failed miserably.
Uganda’s first LGBT centre under threat but activists are defiant
Uganda’s chief homophobe, Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo has lashed out at plans to open an LGBT community and arts center.
“Our time is now!” Global LGBTIQ+ conference underway in Johannesburg
A major three day Global LGBTIQ+ Conference, that seeks to find solutions for challenges facing the LGBTIQ+ community, is being held in Johannesburg.
Pretoria Pride 2018 – Gallery 2
Saturday’s Pretoria Pride saw thousands gathering at the Centurion Rugby Club after the annual parade to celebrate the theme of Pride du Soleil.
Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga celebrates LGBTQ community at Pretoria Pride
Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimang addressed the crowds at Saturday’s Pretoria Pride, calling for and end to discrimination and violence against LGBTQ people.
“I’m free!” The Voice’s Craig Lucas talks to us about coming out
Craig Lucas, the winner of season two of The Voice SA, made waves when he came out on social media. Now, in an exclusive interview with MambaOnline he opens up about his sexuality and his struggle with depression.
Civil Union Amendment Bill moves forward, but do you care?
Now is the time to speak out on the Civil Union Act! The LGBTQ community has another opportunity to ensure that same-sex couples are not discriminated against by Home Affairs.
Soweto Pride March 2018 In Pictures
Saturday’s 13th annual Soweto Pride march saw dozens taking to the streets of Protea Glen. Check out our exclusive gallery of images of the day.
Kenyan activists hope Indian gay sex ruling will sway judges
Kenyan human rights groups will argue that the High Court in Nairobi should consider the recent Indian Supreme Court ruling legalising same-sex intimacy in their own bid to decriminalise homosexuality.