In Pictures: Queer African Artists Lit Up Johannesburg for IDAHOBIT 2026
Photos from Johannesburg’s IDAHOBIT 2026 exhibition celebrating queer African artists, visibility, resistance and community.
Acclaimed Simon Nkoli Musical Returns to Johannesburg for Youth Month
The Simon Nkoli musical returns to Johannesburg for just three shows, celebrating the LGBTQ+ activist, Pride pioneer and anti-apartheid hero.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2026
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in April 2026, compiled by MambaOnline.
MambaOnline Launches New Queer Networking Social In Joburg During Pride Month
A new queer networking event in Johannesburg by MambaOnline will connect LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals during Pride Month.
Bail Hearing Rolls Over in LGBTQ+ Cape Town Teen KwaKhanya Mhlanganisi Murder
Proceedings continued in the murder case of LGBTQ+ Cape Town teen KwaKhanya Mhlanganisi as one accused pursued bail in the Khayelitsha court.
Game-Changer in HIV Prevention: SA Confirms Rollout of Lenacapavir in June
South Africa is set launch the lenacapavir HIV prevention injection in June, offering twice-yearly protection in high-risk communities.
Drag, Drama and Shade: Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Returns for Season 2
Cape Town’s iconic drag queens return for a dramatic second season of the SAFTA-nominated Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap.
Russia Labels Major LGBTI+ Group “Extremist” in Escalating Rights Crackdown
Russia’s crackdown on LGBTI+ rights continues to escalate, with a court designating a leading advocacy group an “extremist organisation”.
“I Have to Act Straight”: 42% of LGBTQIA+ Women in SA Avoid Healthcare
42% of LGBTQIA+ women in South Africa delay healthcare due to discrimination, a new study reveals, exposing ongoing barriers to safe access.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: March 2026
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in March 2026, compiled by MambaOnline.