Transgender Women Take Centre Stage at First Trans Summit in Durban
To close Women’s Month this year, the Muholi Art Institute (MAI) will host the first Trans Summit, a gathering that places transgender women at the heart of the conversation. The event runs from 29 to 31 August 2025 at The Edward Hotel in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Inspired by the vision of internationally acclaimed visual activist Zanele […]
Former Aussie Rules Football Star Mitch Brown Comes Out as Bisexual
Former Australian Football League player Mitch Brown comes out as bisexual, speaking about the toll of a hypermasculine sporting culture.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion Drives Business Growth, New Data Confirms
LGBTQ+ inclusion in business isn’t just fair—it’s profitable. New data proves equality drives growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Indonesia: Caning of Gay Men Dubbed “Act of Cruelty”
Amnesty International has condemned the brutal public caning of two men in Indonesia for engaging in consensual same-sex relations.
Most South Africans “Uncomfortable” With Gay or Lesbian Child
A study of 15 countries, including South Africa, has found that most people would not feel comfortable if they had a gay or lesbian child.
Here Are LGBTQ-Friendly Public Health Clinics in Gauteng
Here is a list of LGBTQ-friendly government clinics in Gauteng, provided to MambaOnline by the Gauteng Department of Health.
David Viviers on Bringing “Moffie” Home: “It’s Personal”
We talk to actor David Viviers, who stars in the powerful one-man stage adaptation of Moffie at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: July 2025
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in July 2025, compiled by MambaOnline.
Queer Groups Demand Action as Joburg Grindr Gang 7 Trial Nears
Seven leading queer organisations have united to call for urgent action in the long-delayed Grindr Gang 7 case in Johannesburg.
Uganda: School Students Riot Over Gay Claims
In an incident echoing a recent tragedy in Nigeria, high school students in Uganda have violently attacked their peers over accusations of homosexuality.