Queer individual stabbed to death after bathroom argument
The start of the new year has been marred by another report of a senseless murder of a young queer individual, this time in Mmabatho.
Anger over ill-conceived LGBTIQ “inclusion” on SAPS form
There’s much frustration on social media over a misguided attempt by the SAPS (SA Police Service) to include LGBTIQ identities in its forms.
USA | Man registered as sex offender for having gay sex
A man is suing the US state of South Carolina for continuing to register him as a sex offender for having consensual sex with another man.
Gay man gunned down in Soweto
Mystery surrounds the murder of Brian Tootla, a 36-year-old gay man who was shot dead in his Soweto home at the end of 2021.
UK to expand gay convictions pardons
More men who were prosecuted and convicted for homosexuality in the UK will be eligible to be pardoned and have their records expunged.
Injectable PrEP will revolutionise HIV prevention
The FDA’s approval of long-acting PrEP injected every two months rather than a daily pill is a major breakthrough in preventing HIV infection.
A year of hate: Mamba’s 20 most-read queer stories of 2021
The year that was 2021 will be remembered by South Africa’s LGBTI community as a dark period; marked by murders and social media hate speech.
Wedding bells as love trumps bigotry for Beloftebos couple
The same-sex couple who were infamously turned away by the homophobic Beloftebos wedding venue have finally exchanged their marriage vows.
Senegal | Lawmakers move to double gay sex prison terms
Activists in Senegal are sounding the alarm over plans to bring in harsh new laws targeting the LGBTIQ community and its allies.
SA’s Steve Letsike named Chair of Commonwealth Equality Network
Leading South African LGBTIQ+ and HIV activist Steve Letsike has been appointed Chair of the Commonwealth Equality Network.