Bridging Tradition and Inclusion: LGBTQIA+ Dialogue in a KwaZulu-Natal Village
A groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ community dialogue in rural KwaZulu-Natal bridges tradition and inclusion with support from the local chief and traditional leaders.
The Streets to the Seats: Palomino Jama on Bringing Queer Pride to Parliament
MambaOnline had the opportunity to exclusively speak with Palomino Jama, the newest Member of Parliament and a bold, defiant voice for LGBTQ+ South Africans.
Empathy Over Punishment: Cape Town Pride Shelter’s Harm Reduction Approach
In the heart of Cape Town, the Pride Shelter Trust continues to lead with compassion as it provides critical support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in crisis.
“We Will No Longer Be Silent”: Ghana Supreme Court Nominee’s Intersex Remarks Criticised
When the dignity of the intersex community was publicly dismissed by a nominee to Ghana’s highest court, silence was not an option.
LGBTIQ+ Rights Activist Thabsie Mabezane Named Unsung Hero
LGBTIQ+ rights activist and queer leader Thabsie Mabezane has been named an Unsung Hero in Community Service by the Sunday World newspaper.
“Our Identity Will Not Be Trumped”: Mamelodi’s No Fear Pride March
The No Fear Pride March 2025 in Mamelodi, Tshwane roared with queer joy and protest, calling for justice amid funding cuts and celebrating community heroes.
Cape Town’s Rainbow Nation Store a Home for Pride and Connection
In the heart of Cape Town’s iconic De Waterkant, the Rainbow Nation Store is doing more than just selling rainbow-themed merchandise.
Angola: LGBTQIA+ Community Resists Proposed Media Ban Campaign
LGBTQIA+ activists in Angola are sounding the alarm over a proposed campaign to ban queer content from media platforms such as television and the internet.
Sitting Tall: Gay Chief Davis Mac-Iyalla’s Queer Leadership in the Heart of Ghana
Gay chief Davis Mac-Iyalla leads with courage and tradition, defying anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Ghana through visible, grassroots queer leadership.
Lighting the Way: Sylvester Chauke on Authenticity and the Power of Staying True
Corporate boardrooms often echo with conformity and polite smiles, but Sylvester Chauke stands out as a defiant beacon of queer authenticity.