What’s money got to do with it? Do we have to be gay and rich?
I was still a young gay boy when I happened on the phrase “you can’t be gay and poor.” I would go on to grow up around many, mostly straight, people who repeated this line.
AKA apologises for moffie comments. Admits he’s an idiot.
South African rapper AKA has apologised for using the word “moffie” as an insult, claiming that he didn’t realise it was still a derogatory term.
Pride Shelter, Africa’s only LGBTIQ+ shelter, addresses community concerns
The queer Muslim-faith organisation that’s taken over the running of the Pride Shelter, Africa’s only LGBTIQ+ shelter, responds to community concerns.
Coronavirus | Queer community urged to limit dating app hookups
As South Africa desperately tries to limit the spread of coronavirus, the ANCWL LGBTIQ+ Desk has urged the LGBTIQ+ community to take action to protect itself.
Grow up! Homophobic AKA taunts Cassper Nyovest with “moffie” comment
Amidst an embarrassingly juvenile Twitter spat with Cassper Nyovest, an out-of-control AKA has turned to homophobic slurs to call out his rival.
Boipelo’s Family Tree: a fruitful literary find for same-sex parents
Young queer author Mantedieng Mamabolo speaks to MambaOnline about Boipelo’s Family Tree, her groundbreaking children’s book affirming the inclusion of same-sex families.
“You think you’re a man?” KZN lesbian women brutally beaten
A young queer woman from KwaZulu-Natal has shared how she and a friend were mercilessly beaten and verbally abused for being lesbian.
Coronavirus | Free State Pride & Mr Gay Western Cape postponed
More LGBTQ+ events have now been postponed because of the growing threat of coronavirus in South Africa, including Free State Pride.
State to oppose bail for alleged killers of “Jamie” Adnaan Davids
The bail hearing of the men accused of stabbing “Jamie” Adnaan Davids 25 times has been postponed after they appeared in court again on Monday.
Ghana bans African LGBTIQ rights conference
The government of Ghana has banned a conference on LGBTQ rights but the organisers insist that they postponed it because of the coronavirus.