Mr Gay World reveals Louw Breytenbach’s replacement
Following the resignation of Louw Breytenbach, Mr Gay World announces that Joel Rey Carcasona from the Philippines will take over the 2021 title.
A year of hate: Mamba’s 20 most-read queer stories of 2021
The year that was 2021 will be remembered by South Africa’s LGBTI community as a dark period; marked by murders and social media hate speech.
We’ll never forget: Why Desmond Tutu was an iconic LGBTIQ+ ally
The world’s LGBTIQ+ community is in mourning for human rights giant and queer ally Archbishop Desmond Tutu who has died at the age of 90.
Motlatsi Motseoile | A year of loss, recovery and community
As 2021 comes to a close, Motlatsi Motseoile looks back on a year that was often defined by losses, but also friendship and community.
7 gay Netflix shows to watch this festive season
Spending time chilling around the TV this festive season? Here are a few suggested gay Netflix shows (and a movie) that are worth a watch.
Wedding bells as love trumps bigotry for Beloftebos couple
The same-sex couple who were infamously turned away by the homophobic Beloftebos wedding venue have finally exchanged their marriage vows.
Homophobic absurdity: Qatar impounds rainbow toys
The authorities in 2022 football World Cup host country Qatar have confiscated a batch of toys because they came in rainbow colours.
Sappho: The poet who became a modern lesbian muse
Sometime in 600 BC, the Greek poet Sappho was born on the island of Lesbos, going on to inspire women who love women for centuries.
LGBT migrants in South Africa: religion can be a blessing, and a curse
John Marnell has documented the diverse faith-based experiences of LGBT migrants in South Africa; from the affirming to the traumatic.
Senegal | Lawmakers move to double gay sex prison terms
Activists in Senegal are sounding the alarm over plans to bring in harsh new laws targeting the LGBTIQ community and its allies.