Germany moves to approve third gender option, but does it go far enough?
Germany’s Cabinet has approved adding a third gender option for intersex people, but activists argue it does not offer a solution for all.
Gay Congolese man’s harrowing journey to reach asylum in South Africa
Saadi Ali Tokiti, a 32-year-old gay Congolese man applying for asylum, says that when he tried to report a homophobic assault in June, Manenberg police refused to open a case.
Mamba Q&A: Bianca Del Rio on South Africa and drag culture
Mambaonline had a short but uncensored Q&A session with RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio when she recently visited South Africa. Here’s what she had to say about drag culture and online trolls.
Mr Gay World 2019 moves to Cape Town due to LGBTQ clampdown in China
In a shock announcement, Mr Gay World has confirmed that it has been forced to withdraw next year’s event from Hong Kong, the city appointed to host Mr Gay World 2019.
Madonna’s gayest songs and videos
Before Lady Gaga and before Beyoncé, there was (and is) Madonna. As she turns 60 this month, we celebrate some of her most gay-affirming songs and videos.
Once-a-month injection could replace daily treatment for people living with HIV
People living with HIV may soon be able to treat the virus with a once-a-month injection rather than having to take daily medication, potentially improving adherence rates.
MPS overwhelmingly back move to amend discriminatory Civil Union Act
A Bill to amend the Civil Union Act so that Home Affairs marriage officers can no longer opt out of marrying same-sex couples is a step closer to becoming law.
Port Elizabeth to host this year’s Miss Drag South Africa
Fourteen contestants from 9 provinces will vie for the Miss Drag South Africa 2018 crown at a gala ceremony at the Port Elizabeth Opera House next month.
Durban girls expelled from school for kissing
Two schoolgirls have been expelled from classes at Inanda Seminary in Durban for kissing each other, reports GroundUp. A grade 9 and grade 8 learner have missed school for three weeks.
Uproar over straight actor Jack Whitehall playing Disney gay character
British actor and comedian Jack Whitehall has been caught up in a backlash after it was revealed that he is playing the ‘first’ major openly gay character in a live action Disney film.