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LGBTQ+ History Month: gay victims and survivors of the Holocaust are often forgotten – we need to tell their stories: Due to stigma and limited research funding, the gay victims of the Nazi camps during the Holocaust are often forgotten by the world.

Polyamory 101 | Tips for loving more than one person: Have you or your partner ever thought about polyamory? Here are the ins and outs of healthy and consensual romantic non-monogamy.

How the gay party scene short-circuited and became a moneymaking bonanza: The circuit party emerged in the late 1980s and came out of the underground gay party and club scene established by Black and Latino men.

Words matter: Some common LGBTQI+ gender terms: The way we use words is linked to how see the world and relate to others. Here's a guide to some of the LGBTIQ+ gender terms you need to know.

Homonormativity: Is it hurting us?: Homonormativity sees LGBTQ people trying to conform to mainstream ideals to gain acceptance from society. And that's a problem, writes Ashraf Booley.

Should straight actors be telling queer stories?: The issue of who gets to portray LGBT characters flared up again recently when Russel T Davies likened casting straight actors in gay roles to black face.

Queering business: Q&A with Uber Eats’ Thabang Sebata: Thabang Sebata is one of those rather rare individuals in South Africa; an openly queer business leader who's passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Opinion | Let 2021 be the year of enlightened and shame-free queer sex: Motlatsi Motseoile hopes that in this new year we'll normalise talking about and enjoying enlightened and shame-free queer sexuality.

Here are 7 positive LGBTQ highlights from 2020: While it’s easy to only associate 2020 with Covid-19 and a spate of hate crimes, here are some of the year’s most positive LGBTQ highlights.

Tragedy and Triumph: Mamba’s 20 most-read queer stories of 2020: We present the year's 20 most-read articles that you were gripped by. It’s a fascinating, saddening and often infuriating snapshot of the queer year that was 2020.

Opinion | Dear Gay Men, please stop…: As we enter a new year, Luke Akal argues that we gay men should take off our masks and delve into a new level of vulnerability — as uncomfortable as it may be.

69 countries still continue to outlaw homosexuality: Despite progress, 69 countries around the world still criminalise homosexuality while 6 allow for the death penalty for offenders.

WQMD Season 2 Ep 10: Recap and Best Of – Watch it here!: As we wrap us Season 2 of the award-winning LGBTIQA+ online web series WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear), here's a recap episode featuring a "best of" the season.

Majola Ganymede | Words became my weapons: Openly gay South African singer Majola Ganymede looks back at the controversy he sparked when he slated the Feather Awards back in 2014.

7 gay gift ideas to spoil your man this festive season: Christmas is just days away! Not done your shopping yet? Here are seven gay gift ideas for your beau that are sure to hit the spot.

Opinion | Do queer celebrities owe us good role modelling?: Should queer celebrities like Somizi Mhlongo be expected to be role models or are we demanding too much from public figures?

These 5 locally produced queer podcasts are worth a listen: We’ve sourced five local queer-focused or -related podcasts for your listening pleasure – read on to learn more.

WQMD Season 2 Ep 8: LGBTIQA+ Representation in the Media – Watch it here!: In this episode of WQMD (We’re Queer My Dear), the team discuss LGBTIQA+ representation in the media with activist and producer Mond Motadi.

Queering business Pt 1: Q&A with Uber’s Nduduzo Nyanda: We speak to Nduduzo Nyanda, Country Manager for Uber in SA, about the importance of inclusivity and being out and proud in the workplace.

Watch it here! WQMD Season 2 Ep 7 – GBV and LGBTIQA+ Hate Crimes: In episode 7 of WQMD, the team talk to MP Nazley Sharif about the scourge of gender-based violence, LGBTIQA hate crimes and so-called corrective rape.