Queer Love Meets African Culture: Celebrating “Cutest Couple” Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo

From a viral wedding to facing hate, Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo’s story celebrates queer African love and culture and unwavering pride.
Queer Icons 101: Simon Nkoli — A Revolutionary for All Freedoms

Simon Nkoli is often mentioned as a pioneer in the fight for queer rights in South Africa. So who was he, and what is he most remembered for?
Gender is Not an Ideology – But Conservative Groups Know Learning About it Empowers People to Think for Themselves

Anti-gender campaigns in US education are part of a wider effort to restrict rights, censor learning and weaken democracy.
OP-ED: Women’s Shutdown – Being a Black Queer Woman in South Africa Is a Daily Act of Survival

Nompilo Gwala shares a raw, urgent reflection on the National Women’s Shutdown and the fight against GBV and LGBTQ+ violence in South Africa.
Silence to Solidarity: A Mother’s Awakening to Homophobic Victimisation Through Her Gay Son

A mother shares her personal journey of accepting her gay son and uncovering the realities of homophobic victimisation in South Africa.
Craig Lucas on Sobriety, Queerness and Reinvention: “I’m More Myself Than Ever”

Singer Craig Lucas speaks candidly about addiction, healing, masculinity and his bold new queer EP in this powerful MambaOnline interview.
Botswana: The First Palapye Pride Shone with Love and Courage

Courage, community and love! The first Palapye Pride brought queer visibility to the semi-urban village in Botswana.
In Pictures: Feather Awards 2025

Glamour, pride, and power! See the dazzling photo highlights and red carpet moments from the 2025 Feather Awards in Johannesburg.
A Spoken Letter: The Weight of Silence

Queer Muslim activist Sikhander Coopoo breaks the silence on faith, violence, and survival — demanding courage, accountability, and change.
The Other Side of Linda Majola: A Creative Spirit in Stillness and Motion

Linda Majola has long captured the public’s attention as an out and proud queer actor, entrepreneur, and unapologetic creative force.