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.
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.