Roberto Igual, Author at MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online

Ghanaian Cardinal: Homosexuality is not a crime

Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana, said to be a potential candidate for the first African Pope in centuries, has spoken out on homosexuality.

The United States embassy in Ghana has warned LGBTQI+ travellers to the country that they face an increased risk of violence and arrest.

Queerphobic violence against the LGBTIQ+ community in Uganda is on the rise, accentuated by the spread of abuse videos on social media.

The Equality Court in Pretoria has refused to address discrimination against an LGBTIQ+ asylum seeker by the Department of Home Affairs.

Activists say they’ve been confronted in court by alleged members of the Grindr Gang who were supporting men accused of kidnapping a student.

The High Court of Tanzania has upheld the arrest of three human rights lawyers after they were accused of “promoting homosexuality.”

A 22-year-old Joburg man, who endured a harrowing five-day ordeal after being kidnapped by Grindr Gang criminals, has been released.

Gauteng activists are scrambling to help a missing young man said to have been kidnapped and tortured for R50,000 ransom by Grindr Gang criminals.

The 15th annual Feather Awards brought a unique fusion of glamour, activism, and entertainment to The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.

Trans activist Yaya Mavundla made a powerful fashion statement at Thursday’s Feather Awards to draw attention to Grindr Gang victims.