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		<title>China: Film Censors Use AI to Change Gay Couple into Straight Couple</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A gay couple in the American horror film "Together" has been altered using AI into a straight couple to appease China’s censors.</p>
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		<title>Queer 101: Bisexuality – All You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bisexuality is valid and real. We break down the myths, explore the facts, and celebrate bi+ visibility in the LGBTQ+ community.</p>
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		<title>Africa’s First Male Gay Footballer, Phuti Lekoloane, Receives South African Sport Award</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Phuti Lekoloane, recognised as Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, has been honoured at the 18th South African Sport Awards.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/05/africas-first-male-gay-footballer-phuti-lekoloane-receives-south-african-sport-award/">Africa’s First Male Gay Footballer, Phuti Lekoloane, Receives South African Sport Award</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com">MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online</a>.</p>
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		<title>Elon Musk is Fueling Dangerous Anti-Trans Hysteria</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Elon Musk spreads misinformation by claiming hormone therapy causes violence in trans people. Here's the story behind his anti-trans rhetoric.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/04/elon-musk-is-fueling-dangerous-anti-trans-hysteria/">Elon Musk is Fueling Dangerous Anti-Trans Hysteria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com">MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online</a>.</p>
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		<title>Pope Leo XIV Meets LGBTQ+ Advocate Father James Martin</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The meeting is the first significant indicator of Pope Leo's approach to LGBTQ+ issues since his election following the death of Pope Francis.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/03/pope-leo-xiv-meets-lgbtq-advocate-father-james-martin/">Pope Leo XIV Meets LGBTQ+ Advocate Father James Martin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com">MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online</a>.</p>
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		<title>Justice Denied: Suspect in Athule Mahlathini’s Burning Murder Goes Free</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Suspect in queer person Athule Mahlathini’s murder walks free, sparking outrage and renewed calls to prioritise hate crime cases.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/08/30/justice-denied-suspect-in-athule-mahlathinis-burning-murder-goes-free/">Justice Denied: Suspect in Athule Mahlathini’s Burning Murder Goes Free</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com">MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eswatini LGBTQ+ Rights Group Resumes Pivotal Registration Battle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>LGBTQ+ group takes Eswatini government back to court after it continues to reject registration despite Supreme Court order.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/08/27/eswatini-lgbtq-rights-group-resumes-registration-battle/">Eswatini LGBTQ+ Rights Group Resumes Pivotal Registration Battle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com">MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online</a>.</p>
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		<title>Snoop Dogg “Scared” by Same-Sex Love in Kids’ Movie</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Rapper Snoop Dogg has criticised LGBTQ+ representation in children’s movies, claiming that its not appropriate for children.</p>
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		<title>“Cruel Political Act”: Fury and Disgust Over Pulse Memorial Crossing Removal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Florida erases the Pulse rainbow memorial walkway overnight, sparking outrage from LGBTQ+ activists, leaders and community members.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/08/22/cruel-political-act-fury-and-disgust-over-pulse-memorial-crosswalk-removal/">“Cruel Political Act”: Fury and Disgust Over Pulse Memorial Crossing Removal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mambaonline.com">MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online</a>.</p>
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		<title>Oliver Hermanus’ Queer Film “The History of Sound” Gets SA Release Date</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto Igual]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The History of Sound, the new queer film by acclaimed South African director Oliver Hermanus, finally has a release date in South Africa.</p>
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