This Week on Mamba Bites: Dep Minister Steve Letsike at Joburg Pride, LEN Rollout & Pride Nostalgia Picnic

This week on Mamba Bites, we bring you three news stories highlighting the challenges, concerns and realities facing queer communities in South Africa.
This Week on Mamba Bites: Grindr Gang Trial Delayed, Election Voices and LGBTQIA+ Killings Exposed

This week on Mamba Bites: Grindr Gang trial delayed, queer people discuss the local elections, and a report exposes LGBTQ+ killings worldwide.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2026

An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in September 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
Johannesburg Pride 2026: What You Need to Know

Johannesburg Pride returns to Sandton on Saturday, 31 October, promising a day of queer celebration and community, Here are all the details.
Nostalgia Pride Picnic: What You Need to Know

Discover Johannesburg’s Nostalgia Pride Picnic, a free LGBTQ+ community celebration at Constitution Hill on 31 October 2026.
“Queer History is Not a Side Story”: MambaOnline Marks 25 Years of Queer Storytelling With Constitution Hill Exhibition

MambaOnline launched its Write the Next 25 exhibition at Constitution Hill, celebrating 25 years of LGBTQ+ journalism and raising support for its future.
SAHRC Welcomes Landmark Ruling Against Gqeberha Shop Owner Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate

SAHRC welcomes a landmark Equality Court ruling against Gqeberha shop owner Dawood Lagardien over anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech and discrimination.
PLUS Johannesburg Business Summit Aims to Open Doors for LGBTI+ Entrepreneurs

PLUS Business Summit 2026 aims to turn connections into business opportunities for LGBTI+ entrepreneurs in Sandton on 14 October.
Yaya Mavundla Wins Major Women’s Award, Calls for Greater Trans Inclusion

Yaya Mavundla wins a 2026 Power of Women Award and calls for greater transgender inclusion, visibility and opportunities for trans women.
Pretoria Pride 2026: All the Details, Plus a Call for Unity After Pride Date Clash

Pretoria Pride 2026 returns to Centurion on 10 October. Get parade times, ticket prices, venue details and the latest on the Pride date clash.