Five unresolved cases of LGBTI hate and injustice you need to know
Activists from the Love Not Hate Campaign are this month highlighting five hate crime cases that reflect the appalling level of injustice and inequality faced by LGBTI victims. Not only did four of the individuals documented here suffer horrifically, but their family and friends have been further traumatised by an inept and uncaring criminal justice […]
Keiynan Lonsdale – newest Hollywood star to come out as bisexual
The Flash star Keiynan Lonsdale has come out as bisexual in a frank and emotional social media post. The 25-year-old Australian actor plays the role of Kid Flash in the popular US television series (sadly, sporting one of the most unappealing costumes on any superhero show). “I like to change my hair, I like to […]
Watch the amazing musical trailer for the return of Will & Grace
Why throw together snippets from a show for a cheap trailer when you can make a unique and magical five minute creation instead? That’s what the cast and crew of Will & Grace just did! Released on Monday, the trailer for the upcoming revival depicts the iconic sitcom’s cast coming together in their old studio […]
Soweto lesbian raped and stoned to death a day before starting new job
An openly lesbian woman from Soweto has been brutalised and murdered in a suspected hate crime, the day before starting her promising new job. On Sunday, the half naked body of 27-year-old Lerato Tambai Moloi, described by activists as a “butch” lesbian, was found in Naledi Ext. She was discovered by community members who were cutting […]
Action needed now! Justice Denied LGBTI hate crime campaign launched
As a new campaign demanding justice for LGBTI hate crime victims is launched, it’s been reported that a young lesbian woman has been raped and stoned to death in Soweto. Mambaonline has been informed that the body of Lerato Tambai Moloi was found in Soweto, Naledi Ext, on Sunday. It appears that she had been […]
Breaking! Gretha Wiid “apologises” – speaks about gay brother and homophobic book
Christian celebrity relationship guru Gretha Wiid has offered an apology of sorts while justifying her youth advice book that includes contentious views on homosexuality. In a video posted on Facebook, Wiid said that she wanted to put the book, aimed at those between the ages of 10 and 13, into perspective; explaining that it was written […]
Leading Ugandan LGBTI activist back home after Rwanda arrest ordeal
After her mysterious arrest in Rwanda, internationally recognised Ugandan LGBTI activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera is back home and revealing the circumstances of her detention. Nabagesera was arrested at the Kigali International Airport on Thursday when she arrived on a flight from Entebbe, apparently to meet a group of US filmmakers. The reasons for her detention were […]
Does Gretha Wiid have a gay family member?
There have been claims that homophobic Afrikaans celebrity lay preacher Gretha Wiid has a close family member who may be gay. Mambaonline has been told by a reliable source that the family member is in a long term same-sex relationship with Wiid’s knowledge and has even been known to stay at her lodge and conference […]
Massive increase in life expectancy for HIV+ people in treatment
A new study says that life expectancy for people with HIV has increased by 10 years in the US and Europe since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy. It also indicates that early diagnosis and treatment, adherence and managing any other related conditions play a huge role. Published in The Lancet HIV, the study projects that […]
Connecticut 9th US region to ban Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ youth
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has signed a bill that protects LGBTQ youth in the state from the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy”. The Connecticut Senate unanimously approved the bill on Wednesday. The state becomes the ninth jurisdiction to enact a ban on mental health professionals trying to change the sexual orientation of […]