Remarkable Coincidence: Chris Pappas’s Namesake Makes History as First Openly Gay US Senator
America’s Chris Pappas makes history as the first openly gay man elected to the Senate, sharing a connection with South Africa’s first gay mayor.
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2026 a Celebration of LGBTQ+ Freedom
Johannesburg Pride 2026 brought thousands to Sandton for a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility, freedom and diversity. See our photo gallery.
This Week on Mamba Bites: Grindr Gang Trial Delayed, Election Voices and LGBTQIA+ Killings Exposed
This week on Mamba Bites: Grindr Gang trial delayed, queer people discuss the local elections, and a report exposes LGBTQ+ killings worldwide.
233 Queer People Killed Worldwide: New Report Exposes Scale of Anti-LGBTIQ Violence
A new report documents 233 killings of LGBTIQ people worldwide, including 36 in South Africa, exposing the scale of anti-LGBTQ violence.
Brooklyn Masuku: Proudly Queer, Proudly Durban and Building a Future Without Limits
Gagasi FM’s Brooklyn Masuku reflects on queer visibility, self-acceptance, Pride and building a future without limits as a proud Durban LGBTQI+ professional.
‘We Came Back Home to Teach’: How Kasi Pride Is Moving Beyond LGBTQ+ Visibility in Gugulethu, Cape Town
After 11 years of Pride celebrations and marches, Kasi Pride brought LGBTQ+ education, youth development and empowerment to Gugulethu, Cape Town.
Justice Remains Elusive as Johannesburg ‘Grindr Gang’ Trial Postponed Again
The trial of the seven Johannesburg Grindr Gang accused has been postponed to 2027, as activists raise concerns about the impact of delays on the survivor and his family.
Mambaonline Launches Mamba Bites, a New Mobile Journalism Queer News Programme
MambaOnline launches Mamba Bites, a new mobile journalism news programme sharing stories, news and issues affecting queer South Africans.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: September 2026
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in September 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
Intersex Awareness Day: Dorian Offrè Ntlali’s Journey From Feeling Like a “Weird Kid” to Embracing Difference
Dorian Offrè Ntlali shares their intersex journey, childhood challenges, African spirituality and the fight for acceptance and belonging.