South African actor Armand Aucamp ties the knot
Former Getroud Met Rugby actor Armand Aucamp has married his fiancé, fellow actor Sean van Noordwyk, in a ceremony in the Western Cape.
Mamba’s 10 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2023
MambaOnline’s most-read LGBTIQ+ stories of 2023 reflect the diverse and impactful narratives that captured our readers’ attention this past year.
Thailand moves toward embracing same-sex marriage rights
Thailand has taken a major step towards recognising same-sex marriages, as lawmakers overwhelmingly vote for a draft Marriage Equality Bill.
Gauteng teen endures “corrective rape” horror
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old lesbian girl fell victim to a so-called “corrective rape” hate crime near Vanderbijlpark.
Namibia: LGBTIQ+ activists restore landmark Pride rainbow sidewalk
In a vibrant culmination of Namibia’s Pride celebrations, LGBTIQ+ activists recently gathered to repaint the iconic Pride rainbow sidewalk in Windhoek.
Kenya: Murderer of non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba sentenced to jail
LGBTQ+ activists in Kenya are disappointed by the prison sentence meted out to the man who murdered non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba.
Norway takes historic step to ban conversion therapy
Norway has emerged as the latest nation to outlaw conversion therapy after its parliament passed a bill criminalising the dangerous practice.
Vatican approves blessing same-sex couples (but not their unions)
The Vatican has sanctioned blessings of same-sex couples, although not in any context or ritual associated with a same-sex union or marriage.
Uganda: LGBTQ+ community awaits pivotal Constitutional Court decision
The fate of the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda now rests in the hands of the country’s Constitutional Court following a brief hearing on Monday.
Decline in US LGBTQ+ rights support reflects widening political divide
The United States is witnessing a concerning decline in public support for LGBTQ+ rights, marking a departure from previous trends.