Beyond Acceptance: Queer Filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp
We spoke with filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp about representation, his journey as a queer storyteller, and the vision behind his newest film.
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Dead But May Return
The anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed in Ghana last year has been declared void by the country’s new president, but it may resurface in the future.
The Trumpification of Meta: Company Now Dubbed “An Anti-LGBTQ Company”
Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Alarm as Meta Drops Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech Policies
Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are facing criticism for aligning with the Trump-fueled conservatism sweeping through the American tech sector.
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Pledges to Crack Down on LGBTIQ+ Community
In a distressing development, Zanu-PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has vowed to intensify the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality.
Transgender Woman in Brutal Hate Crime Attack in Tshwane Tavern
A 23-year-old transgender woman from Tshwane has survived a violent hate crime attack that’s left her with physical and emotional scars.
JK Rowling Denies That Trans Children Exist (She’s Wrong)
Delving deeper into her transphobia, Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked outrage by falsely claiming that trans children don’t exist.
Johannesburg Man Recounts Grindr Gang Attack in Kempton Park
A 22-year-old gay man from Johannesburg has recounted a harrowing experience of being targeted and robbed by Grindr Gang criminals.
The Year That Was: MambaOnline’s 15 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2024
2024 was a year of both progress and tragedy for the LGBTIQ+ community in South Africa. Here are our 15 most-read articles of the year.
US: Donald Trump Promises to Target Transgender Americans on “Day One”
US President-elect Donald Trump has declared that he will clamp down on what he described as “transgender lunacy” in his first day in office.