Twitter homophobia | Somizi and gay men told to stop dressing like clowns
In more news of South African men being homophobic, a Twitter user has posted an “open letter” to Somizi and his gay friends, calling them clowns for how they dress. The Twitter user, by the name of @CarelessDe, posted the clip on Wednesday, in which he says that gay men who don’t dress “conservatively” look […]
South African men compare their penis shapes to bananas #WorldPenisDay
Most South African men rated bananas as the most suitable comparison to their penis shapes, according to new research released on World Penis Day. The study – by underwear company, Frankees, and research laboratory, the South African Pelvic Research Organisation on Body Empowerment (SAPROBE) – looked at the health and habits of men and their genitalia. […]
Five local black queer artists who should be on your playlist
South Africa’s music and entertainment industry is still, arguably, lacking diversity and this has been the case for quite a while. However, with more LGBTQ+ people pushing forward for visibility and representation, this is starting to slowly but surely change. Adding to the growing diversity of the country’s musicians, these are some notable black queer artists […]
South African bi, gay and MSM prefer self-HIV testing, study finds
A study has found that young South African men who have sex with men (MSM) prefer HIV self-testing over going to a clinic. The study sought to address the impact that stigma, privacy and other social barriers have when it comes to MSM testing for HIV. It also hoped to “determine the acceptability and feasibility […]
Beyoncé is finally coming to (South) Africa!
All of our prayers have been heard! Queen Bey is finally coming to perform in South Africa – but you have to earn your free tickets to see her (and a host of other stars). Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher […]
Durban LGBT+ voices: KZN needs to do more in promoting acceptance and safety
Keeping The Promise To LGBT+ People. This was this year’s theme for the eighth annual Durban Pride that took place on June 30, the last day of international Pride Month. With reports on LGBT+ violence and killings emerging on a regular basis, Mambaonline spoke to pride attendees to find out what challenges they are faced with […]
Man accuses 19-year-old of holding him hostage because he is gay
A 50-year-old American man has told police that he was abused and held hostage by a teenager in Framingham, Massachusetts, because he is gay. Nineteen-year-old Jackson Sugrue (pictured) has been accused of a hate crime for also allegedly beating and starving his accuser. Police said they encountered the 50-year-old this past Saturday, barefoot and bloodied, saying that […]
100 young people arrested in Nigeria facing homosexuality-related charges
Over a 100 party-goers who were arrested and beaten at a hotel in Asaba, Nigeria, early last month are reported to be facing homosexuality-related charges in court. The group saw the police raid their hotel room, at the Delta Park Hotel, apparently while celebrating a birthday party. The young individuals were arrested and accused of […]
SA’s 1st Pride Transparency Index: How well do you know your Pride?
Our Pride events are important spaces of protest and celebration, but they can also be deeply contentious events within our community. Questions are often asked about who runs them, how they are run and what their aims are. Pride boards / committees are often and easily accused of profiteering, not focusing on important issues, of […]
Peter Ngqibs – a queer South African artist making waves internationally
While it’s become evident that South Africa is still reluctant to provide equal and fair opportunities to its LGBT+ artists, the international landscape is not sleeping on this talent. Meet Peter Ngqibs (Peter Ncanywa) a South African queer singer-songwriter living in the US who is making waves in the United Kingdom and the States. Peter […]