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Trans Day of Visibility | Out and calling on your empathy:
As the world marks the International Trans Day of Visibility under the cloud of Covid-19, Kellyn Botha looks at the strides and setbacks faced by the trans community.
Gay dating | 6 reasons you should consider dating an older man:
In a culture where gay men are often shunned from the pool of potential partners once they reach a certain age, it’s worth again highlighting the many benefits there may be to dating an older guy.
Queer sex and intimacy in the age of coronavirus:
As the world goes into lockdown in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, what are the dos and don’ts of getting down? Here's a handy guide.
What’s money got to do with it? Do we have to be gay and rich?:
I was still a young gay boy when I happened on the phrase "you can’t be gay and poor." I would go on to grow up around many, mostly straight, people who repeated this line.
Boipelo’s Family Tree: a fruitful literary find for same-sex parents:
Young queer author Mantedieng Mamabolo speaks to MambaOnline about Boipelo’s Family Tree, her groundbreaking children's book affirming the inclusion of same-sex families.
Moffie Q&A: Director Oliver Hermanus:
Moffie - about a closeted gay conscript - is director Oliver Hermanus' most provocative film; dealing with queerness in the apartheid-era military.
Moffie Q&A: Star Kai Luke Brümmer:
Kai Luke Brümmer stars as the closeted gay conscript Nicholas in the acclaimed queer movie, Moffie. He spoke to MambaOnline about his journey making the film.
Getting to know Mr Gay World South Africa, Charl-Jaquairdo:
Charl-Jaquairdo van Helsdingen opens up about coming out, surviving testicular cancer and what he aims to achieve as the newest Mr Gay World South Africa.
Donald Molosi on 2064 – Botswana’s first queer film:
2064 is said to be the first queer film from Botswana. We spoke to actor and producer Donald Molosi about making the landmark sci-fi-short.
In pics | Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras 2020:
Cape Town Pride 2020 was a celebration of sexual and gender diversity and a platform for the struggle for the equal rights and inclusion.
In pics | Cape Town Pride Parade 2020:
Saturday's 17th annual Cape Town Pride Parade saw more than 2,000 people marching through the city centre.
Gallery | Male underwear model Isaac Moreno:
Meet sizzling Spanish male underwear model Isaac Moreno, who is proud to show off the latest Armor line from Modus Vivendi.
Desmond Tutu’s long history of fighting for lesbian and gay rights:
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is mostly known to the world for campaigning against apartheid but he has also become one of the continent's most prominent advocates for the rights of lesbian and gay people.
How might our outlook on gender and sexuality change in the next decade?:
It’s plain to see that the global LGBTQI+ community have seen great strides being made over the past ten years, so what will the next decade bring?
Here are our 10 favourite local LGBTQ celebrity couples:
This month, as a part of the ultimate celebration of one of life’s great passions, we turn our attention to some of our favourite local LGBTQ celebrity couples.
10 queer romance tips for Valentine’s Day:
There’s nothing wrong with flowers and a nice restaurant, but if you’re looking for something a little less traditional, we’ve got 10 tips to make this Valentine’s Day one for the books.
Healing | Dear Dad, I forgive you:
Many of us live with some hurt and resentment when it comes to family matters. During this, the month of love, Motlatsi Motseoile decided to deal with his pain head-on and start to forgive.
SA drag queens living amid the coronavirus outbreak:
As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, two South African drag queens in China speak about what it's like to be in a country that is increasingly in a state of lockdown and fear.
Life | Loss | Love: Botswana queer life in photography:
Life | Loss | Love, a striking new digital photography project is exploring queer experiences in Botswana and highlighting intersections with other social justice movements.
Christian privilege | Court will force Beloftebos to stop discriminating against LGBTQ people:
Constitutional law expert Pierre De Vos explains why the owners of the Beloftebos wedding venue will almost certainly lose any legal bid to allow them to turn away LGBTQ people.