Siya Khumalo: Minister Ntshavheni shows how fashionable it is to throw platitudes at the LGBTI+ community around Pride Month
The South African government must offer more than token gestures of solidarity to the LGBTI+ community this Pride Month, writes Siya Khumalo.
LGBTQ+ corporate allies must show their true colours
Recent incidents in the US suggest that some companies are only LGBTQ+ corporate allies for as long as it doesn’t affect their bottom line.
Faith and sexuality: Embracing the paradox
Former pastor Ishmael Mokone writes that while reconciling faith and sexuality can be a challenge for many queer people, it’s a journey worth taking.
10 African queer books you should read
Here are ten memorable books that explore the African queer experience from different countries and perspectives.
A queer comic for queer folk: Iron Nail Afternoon
Award-winning South African queer artist LJ Phillips talks to Mamba about her online comic series, Iron Nail Afternoon.
The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love the Eurovision Song Contest
The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 160 million people worldwide. Matt Weaver looks at why it’s so beloved by LGBTQ+ audiences.
The remarkable life of Dr James Barry
Dr James Barry left his mark on the Cape Colony in the 19th century, but few knew at the time that the venerated surgeon was transgender man.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: April 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in April 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Polyamorous relationships – what you need to know
More LGBTQI+ folks are choosing polyamorous relationships as their form of sensual and emotional expression. Here’s what that entails.
Kenya should decriminalise homosexuality: 4 compelling reasons why
Despite a growing anti-LGBTIQ+ backlash, here’s why decriminalising same-sex relations in Kenya would benefit the country and its people.