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Horror axe attack highlights same-sex domestic violence:
A Limpopo woman who was hacked with an axe by her wife is highlighting the rarely discussed issue of domestic violence in LGBTIQ relationships.
Queer young adult fiction: Here are 5 uplifting books:
Queer young adult fiction has traditionally been all about gloomy realism and heartbreak. To break the mould, here are 5 uplifting books full of hope and fun!
Two LGBTQ couples in the time of Covid-19:
The Covid-19 lockdown has challenged many of our relationships. MambaOnline spoke to two LGBTQ couples who shared some of their experiences during this difficult period.
LGBTI+ people facing discrimination and GBV:
Amid the COVID -19 pandemic, LGBTI+ people have been facing increasing stigmatisation, discrimination and violence as people are in lockdown with homoantagonistic families and communities.
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You have the chance to be the first to get your hands on the new exclusive gem Pink Gin, win great prizes and support cancer charities.
Dancing for change: Meet trans ballet dancer Sophie Rebecca:
UK ballet dancer Sophie Rebecca is making a powerful impact through her performances and activism as a proud transgender woman in the traditionally conservative ballet world.
The struggles of lesbian parents using sperm donors:
Lesbian parents in South Africa may face legal challenges and expenses not experienced by opposite-sex parents. So is it justified red tape or is it homophobic discrimination?
Opinion | Pride & Prejudice in 2020: Why it matters to have a voice:
Nduduzo Nyanda, the proudly LGBTQI+ country manager for Uber South Africa, looks at how far we have come and where we still need to go when it comes to LGBTQI+ inclusion.
LGBTQ rights facing uphill struggle when it comes to young Africans:
While young Africans strongly support a variety of fundamental rights, the vast majority draw the line at those for the LGBTQ community.
A plea for LGBTQ+ lives to mark World Refugee Day:
"We live in a no man's land, stalked by hunger and fear." LGBTQ asylum seeker Anold Mulaisho speaks out to mark World Refugee Day.
Sexual health | Older, not colder:
Getting older doesn't mean you can't have a fulfilling sex and love life, but it does mean that you should be aware of and manage your health and well-being to stay in tip-top shape!
Little Richard’s larger-than-life queer legacy:
When Little Richard died on 9 May at age 87, the artist was hailed for the innovative role he played in the development of a host of genres, ranging from R&B, gospel and soul to perhaps most famously, rock and roll.
Lady Gaga’s Chromatica is a return to pop brilliance:
She's given us one of the LGBTQ community’s most-loved anthems, and now Lady Gaga is back with the new album, Chromatica; a return to her glorious pop roots.
Is LGBTQI+ visibility still important during a pandemic?:
There simply isn’t a part of our lives that has not been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. So is LGBTQI+ visibility still important during a global pandemic?
Gay dating | The politics of love and attraction for gay men:
The politics of gay dating... It’s a topic we should never tire of challenging. Are you fem? Are you straight acting? Are you discreet? Are you out? Are you a man or a sis’bhuti? These are questions that are asked every day.
Masturbation Month: 6 reasons why self-love is good for you:
“May has come and so should you”, proclaims the official Masturbation Month website; a message that has special resonance during this era of social distancing and coronavirus lockdowns.
Turning heartbreak into musical affirmation: Yahto Kraft:
Yahto Kraft blew viewers away on The Voice SA with his powerhouse vocals and queer realness. He talks to us about reaching for stardom, body positivity and the heartbreak that fuelled his standout track, Ugly.
A short history of homophobia:
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is marked on 17 May. But what is homophobia and when and why was the term created?
Coronavirus lockdown | LGBTQ people face hostility and loneliness:
Being a member of a vulnerable sexual or gender minority during the coronavirus lockdown is a double whammy for many of us, writes Rohit K Dasgupta.
Lockdown | LGBTQ people facing unemployment and financial ruin:
As South Africa continues to battle with ever-increasing confirmed COVID-19 cases, there are growing numbers of LGBTQ people who are deeply uncertain about their financial future.