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Opinion: Beyond Gaza – South Africa’s Inconsistent Stance on LGBTIQ+ Rights

South Africa’s stance on Gaza is in contrast to its weak position on international LGBTIQ+ rights, revealing a pattern of selective advocacy.

The recent labelling of the “LGBTQ+ movement” in Russia as “extremist” is the culmination of a troubling 30-year cycle that started in 1993.

Amnesty International says that 2023 witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation directed against LGBTI persons across Africa.

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has launched a virtual support group tailored exclusively for LGBTIQ+ young adults.

It’s proved to be an exceptional year for queer cinema! Michael York explores his top 10 queer movies of 2023.

An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in November 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.

MambaOnline’s most-read LGBTIQ+ stories of 2023 reflect the diverse and impactful narratives that captured our readers’ attention this past year.

MCQP, one of Cape Town’s most iconic queer events, made a triumphant return on Saturday night after three years in limbo.

Motlatsi Motseoile pays homage to Elizabeth Nkoli, the mother of queer icon Simon Nkoli, in a moving tribute that honours her life.

Caio Simões de Araújo reveals how Mozambique’s carnival festival opened up a space of freedom to women of colour and queer people.