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“Writing My Own Narrative”: South Africa’s First Male Gay Footballer, Phuti Lekoloane

Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, catches up with MambaOnline about the power of queer visibility in sports.

A trailblazer in entertainment, fashion and advocacy, Amstel Maboa opens up about life beyond the stage and the journey of being himself.

Award-winning authors, South Africa’s Lauren Beukes and Britain’s Jeannette Ng are helping to raise funds for transgender rights.

The news of Thomie Holtzhausen’s death from cancer has left Durban’s LGBTQ+ and theatre communities in shock and sadness.

The History of Sound, the new queer film by South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus, will premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Books with LGBTQ+ themes are again the most frequently censored titles in American libraries, according to the American Library Association.

South African multimedia artist Nakhane returns to the music scene with a deeply personal reinterpretation of the 1990 dance anthem, Killer.

Jason Orpheus dedicates his new single Beauty on the Fire to slain queer Imam Muhsin Hendricks. A powerful tribute to love and self-worth.

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo delivered a powerful plea for queer dignity, humanity, and affirmation in her speech at the 36th GLAAD Awards.

Miss Drag South Africa, the country’s premier national drag pageant, is officially accepting entries for its highly anticipated 2025 edition.