Queer books: The Pink Line by Mark Gevisser (extract)
The Pink Line by Mark Gevisser follows individuals from 9 countries to explore how “LGBT rights” became one of the world’s new human rights frontiers.
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.
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.