Landmark EU Opinion Demands Legal Gender Recognition Across Member States
Landmark EU legal opinion affirms legal gender recognition and identity documents matching lived gender as a fundamental right.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2025
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in August 2025, compiled by MambaOnline.
Young Man Brutally Murdered in Botswana in Suspected Homophobic Hate Crime
Botswana’s LGBTQ+ community is reeling at the murder of Kenosi Mokobamotho, a beloved model, MC, and choreographer, in a suspected hate crime.
Who Was Giorgio Armani, the Iconic Queer Fashion Legend?
Remembering Giorgio Armani, queer fashion icon, whose timeless style and courage reshaped global fashion and inspired generations worldwide.
Gay Chief Davis Mac-Iyalla Blasts Burkina Faso Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Gay chief and activist Davis Mac-Iyalla has spoken out against the new law passed in Burkina Faso to criminalise homosexuality.
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.