Nkoli: The Vogue Opera – the making of a musical about a queer liberation activist in South Africa
Composer Philip Miller and members of the company reveal how they brought Simon Nkoli’s life to the stage with Nkoli: The Vogue-Opera.
Report: Teachers accused of “gross misconduct” in “preventable” suicide
A damning report on the tragic suicide of 12-year-old learner Sibusiso Mbatha has uncovered evidence of emotional and homophobic abuse by the deputy principal at his Gauteng school. The Grade 6 learner at Khehlekile Primary School in Thokoza took his own life on October 23, reportedly after being subjected to emotional trauma and bullying, allegedly […]
Kids of gay dads via surrogacy do better than other kids
A new study comparing gay dads (via surrogacy) and heterosexual parents (via old-school conception) reveals that kids of gay dads thrive.
LGBTIQ+ activists face alleged Grindr Gang supporters in court
Activists say they’ve been confronted in court by alleged members of the Grindr Gang who were supporting men accused of kidnapping a student.
Tanzania: Court backs homophobic arrest of human rights lawyers
The High Court of Tanzania has upheld the arrest of three human rights lawyers after they were accused of “promoting homosexuality.”
Top cop’s queer novel wins prestigious literary award
Colonel Dimakatso Mokwena’s queer novel Here Comes the Gay King has been awarded the prestigious K Sello Duiker Memorial Literary Award.
In Pictures: The 2023 Feather Awards
Dive into our image gallery of the 2023 Feather Awards – the fashionistas, activists, celebrities and unforgettable queer glamour moments!
Grindr Gang victim released after traumatic 5-day ordeal
A 22-year-old Joburg man, who endured a harrowing five-day ordeal after being kidnapped by Grindr Gang criminals, has been released.
Armand Joubert: A distinctive queer voice
Former The Voice South Africa contestant and rising queer hitmaker Armand Joubert talks music and life with MambaOnline.
Beyond Borders: LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in SA
South Africa is often seen as a safe haven for many African LGBTQ+ asylum seekers but the reality is usually far from ideal.