South African bi, gay and MSM prefer self-HIV testing, study finds
A study has found that young South African men who have sex with men (MSM) prefer HIV self-testing over going to a clinic. The study sought to address the impact that stigma, privacy and other social barriers have when it comes to MSM testing for HIV. It also hoped to “determine the acceptability and feasibility […]
Fired lesbian minister ends legal action against Methodist Church of SA
After a titanic seven year struggle, Ecclesia de Lange has ended her legal battle to have the Methodist Church of South Africa (MCSA) reinstate her as a minister. De Lange was fired by the church in January 2010 after she announced to her Western Cape congregation that she would be marrying her same-sex partner (the […]
India’s Supreme Court starts hearings on reviewing gay ban
India’s LGBTQ community is hopeful as the Supreme Court formally begins the process of reviewing the country’s colonial-era ban on homosexuality. India is the largest democracy in the world to still outlaw consensual same-sex relations, with a maximum penalty of life in prison. In January, the court announced it was preparing to re-look at its […]
Tab Hunter – Gay Hollywood heartthrob dies
One of the iconic gay male stars of Hollywood’s Golden Era, Tab Hunter, has passed away at the age of 86. According to his partner of 35 years, producer Allan Glaser, Hunter died of a blood clot in hospital in Santa Barbara, California, on Sunday. “We were walking home and he collapsed in my arms […]
Report: More human remains found in Toronto gay serial killer case
The Canadian media have reported that more human remains have been found near the home of a client of alleged Toronto gay serial killer Bruce McArthur. McArthur has been linked to the murder of eight men, almost all of whom disappeared from the city’s gay village, over the past decade. It’s alleged that McArthur, a […]
London Pride organisers apologise for anti-trans protest
Saturday’s London Pride celebrations were marred by a group of anti-trans feminists who were somehow allowed to lead the parade. The group, Get the L Out, forced their way to the head of the parade, in front of Mayor Sadiq Khan and Equalities Minister Penny Mordaunt, and led the march for much of the way […]
Beyoncé is finally coming to (South) Africa!
All of our prayers have been heard! Queen Bey is finally coming to perform in South Africa – but you have to earn your free tickets to see her (and a host of other stars). Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher […]
Durban LGBT+ voices: KZN needs to do more in promoting acceptance and safety
Keeping The Promise To LGBT+ People. This was this year’s theme for the eighth annual Durban Pride that took place on June 30, the last day of international Pride Month. With reports on LGBT+ violence and killings emerging on a regular basis, Mambaonline spoke to pride attendees to find out what challenges they are faced with […]
Breaking! Anti-trans feminists disrupt London Pride parade
A group of radical anti-trans feminists has disrupted the London Pride parade to protest what they termed lesbian erasure and the “anti-feminism of transgenderism”. The organisation, Mayday4Women, apparently jumped in the front of the parade in the British capital on Saturday, leading to scenes of confusion and anger. The women held up banners that stated […]
Panic! at the Disco star Brendon Urie: “I’m attracted to men”
Brendon Urie, the lead singer of American rock band Panic! at the Disco, has revealed that he identifies as pansexual. The 31-year-old vocalist, songwriter, and musician opened up about his sexuality in an interview with Paper magazine. “I’m married to a woman and I’m very much in love with her but I’m not opposed to a […]