Lockdown | LGBTQ people facing unemployment and financial ruin
As South Africa continues to battle with ever-increasing confirmed COVID-19 cases, there are growing numbers of LGBTQ people who are deeply uncertain about their financial future.
Germany outlaws LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors
In a historic move, Germany’s Parliament has passed a law banning the dangerous practice of LGBTQ conversion therapy for young people.
America’s biggest LGBTQ group backs Joe Biden for president
Leading American LGBTQ rights group HRC has announced that it is supporting Joe Biden as its preferred candidate in the US presidential election later this year.
Uganda | 19 arrested in LGBTQ shelter raid still in jail
Nineteen men who were arrested in a violent raid on an LGBTQ youth homeless shelter in Uganda on 29 March have still not been granted bail.
Jon Qwelane Constitutional Court case postponed
The Constitutional Court hearing on the Jon Qwelane hate speech case that was set for Thursday did not go ahead as planned due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Queer content to stream while you’re in lockdown in SA
MambaOnline has selected some of the best queer content on South Africa’s most popular streaming services to keep you engaged during the lockdown.
Mr Gay World 2020 and 2021 will both be crowned in Johannesburg next year
Mr Gay World has announced that the Mr Gay World 2020 contest has been postponed to next year, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns.
Big changes for Mr Gay World South Africa
The annual Mr Gay World South Africa pageant is undergoing a major shakeup with the announcement of new management.
Queer music | Miloh Ramai shares his “Secret”
South African LGBTQ+ artist Miloh Ramai has released a lyric video for his haunting new track, Secret; a soft pop/rock ballad about the mystery in relationships.
Gay and bisexual men excluded from Covid-19 plasma trial
Gay and bisexual men are not being allowed to participate in some medical trials in the UK that aim to find a treatment for Covid-19.