Top 10 Queer Movies of 2023: Love, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery
It’s proved to be an exceptional year for queer cinema! Michael York explores his top 10 queer movies of 2023.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2023
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in November 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
South African actor Armand Aucamp ties the knot
Former Getroud Met Rugby actor Armand Aucamp has married his fiancé, fellow actor Sean van Noordwyk, in a ceremony in the Western Cape.
Grindr unveils users’ top 2023 queer dating and culture trends
Grindr has released its annual “Unwrapped” report, providing insights into its users’ preferences and top pop culture moments of 2023.
Mamba’s 10 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2023
MambaOnline’s most-read LGBTIQ+ stories of 2023 reflect the diverse and impactful narratives that captured our readers’ attention this past year.
Beyond borders: Christmas celebration unites LGBTQI refugees
A Christmas picnic in Johannesburg brought LGBTQI refugees from diverse African nations together in a celebration of unity, joy, and hope.
Thailand moves toward embracing same-sex marriage rights
Thailand has taken a major step towards recognising same-sex marriages, as lawmakers overwhelmingly vote for a draft Marriage Equality Bill.
Gauteng teen endures “corrective rape” horror
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old lesbian girl fell victim to a so-called “corrective rape” hate crime near Vanderbijlpark.
Namibia: LGBTIQ+ activists restore landmark Pride rainbow sidewalk
In a vibrant culmination of Namibia’s Pride celebrations, LGBTIQ+ activists recently gathered to repaint the iconic Pride rainbow sidewalk in Windhoek.
Kenya: Murderer of non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba sentenced to jail
LGBTQ+ activists in Kenya are disappointed by the prison sentence meted out to the man who murdered non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba.