Nompilo Gwala, Author at MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online

Brenda Fassie Honoured in Joburg and New York City’s Times Square

From Joburg to Times Square, Brenda Fassie’s fearless spirit and musical legacy celebrated on what would have been her 61st birthday.

For the first time, the student survivor of the Grindr Gang attack in Johannesburg has spoken about his ordeal in court. Here’s what happened.

New witnesses give emotional testimony in the Johannesburg Grindr Gang trial as the court hears shocking details of the 2023 kidnapping.

Here’s how the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is transforming SA’s public healthcare to be more inclusive and affirming for LGBTQI+ people.

Linda Majola has long captured the public’s attention as an out and proud queer actor, entrepreneur, and unapologetic creative force.

Meet Prof Robert Balfour: the openly gay UWC Vice-Chancellor leading with courage and transforming the face of inclusive higher education.

A vital Trans Health Service has opened at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, operated by the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation.

Amid Pride tensions, Bev Ditsie hosted a picnic at Zoo Lake, offering queer joy, rest, and unity — reclaiming Pride’s original spirit.

On Intersex Awareness Day, activist Peace Maquba shares their powerful journey of resilience, advocacy, and visibility in South Africa.

Gauteng clinics are failing LGBTQIA+ people, says Ritshidze’s new report, revealing stigma, denial of care and faltering HIV services.