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Palomino Jama on Marriage Bill Hate: Equality Must Never Be Up for Debate: As Parliament holds public hearings on the new Marriage Bill, MP Palomino Jama reflects on witnessing homophobia, and why queer voices must not be silent.

Queer 101: Understanding Tops and Bottoms: For many of us, especially when we are young, the terms tops and bottoms can be confusing and full of misconceptions. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

Call for Accountability: Is the NTT Delivering for LGBTIQ+ South Africans?: A petition is raising questions about accountability and transparency from South Africa’s National Task Team to address violence against the LGBTIQ+ community.

EXCLUSIVE | Faith, Identity & Fallout: Inno Matijane’s Contentious New Chapter: Reality star Inno Matijane opens up about detransitioning, faith, and his divisive views on LGBTIQ+ identity. Is this personal truth — or betrayal?

When Your Child Comes Out as LGBTQIA+: A South African Parent’s Guide: When a child comes out as LGBTQIA+, it can be a moment of great vulnerability. How a parent responds can affirm a child’s sense of self or leave lasting wounds.

Queer 101: What it Means to Be Non-Binary: In recent years, more people around the world have begun identifying as non-binary. But what does being non-binary actually mean? Here’s a simple explainer.

Gay Men Who Fight the Feminine: A Journey Towards Self-Integration: Bruce J. Little unpacks how many gay men are taught to fear and reject their feminine traits — and why reclaiming them could be the path to healing.

In Pictures: Durban Pride 2025: Durban Pride 2025 lit up the streets with colour, community, and advocacy. See the stunning photo gallery and highlights from the vibrant celebration.

The Streets to the Seats: Palomino Jama on Bringing Queer Pride to Parliament: MambaOnline had the opportunity to exclusively speak with Palomino Jama, the newest Member of Parliament and a bold, defiant voice for LGBTQ+ South Africans.

Opinion: We Need to Change the Law on Gender Recognition: South Africa’s gender recognition law excludes transgender and non-binary people. It’s time for inclusive, rights-based legal reform, writes Mikhail Petersen.

The Other Side of Alistair Mackay: Pugs, Chaos and Queer Storytelling: South African queer author Alistair Mackay shares insights into his writing, queerness, chaos, and hope in a candid chat about life, love, and his latest book.

Opinion | Are Brands in South Africa Backing Away from Pride Month?: Are South African brands backing away from Pride Month? This op-ed explores rainbow-washing, allyship, and what corporate support really means in 2025.

Opinion: Wolves in Sheep’s Skin – US Evangelist Churches Masquerading as Protectors of African Family Values: US evangelicals are pushing anti-LGBTQ+ agendas in Africa under the guise of family values. Daniel Digashu exposes the truth behind their Nairobi Declaration.

Queer Health 101: Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community: Explore why LGBTQ+ communities face higher substance use risks, and how awareness, support and harm reduction can change the narrative.

Sitting Tall: Gay Chief Davis Mac-Iyalla’s Queer Leadership in the Heart of Ghana: Gay chief Davis Mac-Iyalla leads with courage and tradition, defying anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Ghana through visible, grassroots queer leadership.

Queer 101: Why We Don’t Celebrate Straight Pride: Every June, as LGBTQ+ communities around the world celebrate Pride Month, there’s always that one question that surfaces: “But what about Straight Pride?”

Lighting the Way: Sylvester Chauke on Authenticity and the Power of Staying True: Corporate boardrooms often echo with conformity and polite smiles, but Sylvester Chauke stands out as a defiant beacon of queer authenticity.

Opinion: How Queer South Africans Can Make Government Their Side Hustle: In this thought-provoking opinion piece, author and commentator Siya Khumalo challenges us to move beyond rainbow capitalism and symbolic inclusion.

Opinion: How Capitalism, Patriarchy and Neo-Colonialism are Repackaging the Scramble for Africa: Capitalism, patriarchy and neo-colonialism are fuelling a new scramble for Africa, this time under the guise of ‘family values’, writes Bradley Fortuin.

Neuroqueer Identity: Understanding ADHD and the LGBTQ+ Community: Explore how ADHD intersects with LGBTQ+ identity in this honest, witty deep-dive into the emerging concept of being neuroqueer.