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.
In Pictures: Bev Ditsie’s Pride Picnic at Zoo Lake

View our photo gallery of Bev Ditsie’s Nostalgia Pride Picnic — a joyful, reflective celebration of queer pride and community at Zoo Lake.
Leading with Courage: UWC Vice-Chancellor Robert Balfour on Queer Visibility and Inclusion

Meet Prof Robert Balfour: the openly gay UWC Vice-Chancellor leading with courage and transforming the face of inclusive higher education.