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“Corrective Rape” Hate Crime Case Shakes Eastern Cape as Bail Hearing Continues: Bail proceedings continue in a "corrective rape" hate crime case in the Eastern Cape as activists demand justice for the lesbian survivor.

South African Psychologists Honoured for Championing LGBTQIA+ Rights and Well-being: South African psychologists are recognised with a global human rights award for advancing LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health practices.

Home for the Holidays? Your LGBTQIA+ Holiday Survival Guide to Navigating Homophobic Family Dynamics: A queer festive survival guide with expert advice from Queerwell’s Tinashe Kushata on navigating homophobic family dynamics during the holidays.

Calls For Justice Grow as Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi Hate Crime Case Continues: Calls for justice for murdered Khayelitsha teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi, as activists unite against the suspected homophobic hate crime.

World Cup “Pride Match” in Turmoil as Egypt and Iran Picked for LGBTQ-Themed Game: Controversy erupts after anti-LGBTQ+ nations of Egypt and Iran are drawn to play in a Pride match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Gay Former Employee Alleges Homophobic Bullying at Eastern Cape Checkers: Gay former employee alleges homophobic bullying in Checkers store, prompting his resignation. Checkers denies receiving a formal complaint.

Opinion: From Awareness to Accountability – The Most Powerful 16 Days of Activism to Date: This year’s 16 Days of Activism amplified the fight against GBVF in South Africa, urging government action, intersectional protection, and sustained accountability.

Queer Health: South Africa Unveils First Chemsex Guidelines to Reduce Harm and Save Lives: Groundbreaking chemsex guidelines launched to save lives and reduce harm among gay, bisexual and transgender communities in South Africa.

Outrage as Khayelitsha Teen Killed in an Alleged Hate Crime: Outrage as Khayelitsha teen Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi is murdered in a suspected homophobic hate crime, sparking anger, grief and calls for justice.

Limpopo’s Vukosi Mathye Crowned as Youngest Miss Drag South Africa: Vukosi Mathye, just 18, wins Miss Drag South Africa 2025, making history as the youngest titleholder. A night of glamour, power and purpose.

Watch: Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo – The Video Interview: Watch Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo open up about love, culture and controversy in their exclusive MambaOnline video interview.

Queer 101: What It Means to Be Pansexual: What is pansexuality? A quick guide to attraction beyond gender, key terms and how pansexuality differs from bisexuality.

Comfort Has No Gender: How Alora’s Perineal Ice Pad Is Transforming Intimate Healing for the LGBTQIA+ Community: Alora’s Perineal Ice Pad offers gentle, gender-inclusive relief for queer and trans people after surgery, intimacy, or anal discomfort.

Deputy Minister Steve Letsike Honours Eudy Simelane in Powerful Memorial Lecture: Deputy Minister Steve Letsike delivers moving tribute to Eudy Simelane, urging action against hate crimes and gender-based violence in South Africa.

South Africa Tops the Bottoms Chart: Remains World’s “Bottoms” Capital!: Grindr Unwrapped 2025 names South Africa as the country with the most bottoms, plus bears, stars, hottest men, and queer pop culture trends.

“Betrayal” as Trans Girls Banned from Girl Guides in the UK: UK Girlguiding bans transgender girls after court ruling, sparking outrage and petitions in defence of inclusion.

Cape Town Youth Lead Call for Justice for World AIDS Day and 16 Days of Activism: Cape Town youth marked World AIDS Day and 16 Days of Activism with calls for action, remembrance and renewed commitment to ending HIV stigma.

In Pictures: 2025 Inclusive Buffalo City Pride: Inside Buffalo City Inclusive Pride: A vibrant celebration of queer African identity, protest and community. Explore the full photo gallery!

Queer, African and Proud: Inside the Third Buffalo City Inclusive Pride March: Saturday's 3rd Buffalo City Inclusive Pride March asserted that queerness is African. Here's why visibility matters now more than ever.

Joy, Community and Belonging: The Johannesburg Queer Chorus: Inside the Johannesburg Queer Chorus: a vibrant LGBTQIA+ community shaping music, joy, and belonging in Joburg.