It’s time to stop Oscar Bougardt’s dangerous “gay paedophiles” lies
Cape Town’s homophobic Pastor Oscar Bougardt is continuing to perpetuate dangerous lies about gay people – and the media is letting him get away with it. Last week, News24 published an article about Bougardt planning to start a church or churches in South Africa in partnership with banned American gay-hate Pastor Steven Anderson. That’s nothing new. […]
Watch: Trailer for I Am Michael, James Franco’s new gay movie, is out
A provocative gay-themed film starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto finally has a trailer – and it looks fascinating! I Am Michael is based on the true story of Michael Glatze (Franco), a high-profile gay rights activist who ended up becoming a “straight” anti-gay pastor. The film will no-doubt get people talking due to its […]
Year in review: Your biggest LGBTI news stories of 2016
What a year! 2016 was a mixed bag when it came to LGBTI issues; presenting our community with a 12-month-long roller coaster ride of heartwarming highs and desperate lows. As in previous years, local issues, personalities and events tended to catch the attention of our readers. Below are Mambaonline’s most read LGBTI news stories of […]
Richard Hammond slammed for “eating ice cream is gay” comment
Who knew? According to former Top Gear host Richard Hammond, men who eat ice cream are actually gay. The British TV presenter has been criticised for making the absurd remark, probably intended as a joke, in the latest episode of his Amazon motoring show, The Grand Tour. It came about when Hammond reacted to a […]
Revolting Steven Anderson celebrates George Michael’s death
Steven Anderson, South Africa’s most reviled American pastor, has callously used George Michael’s death to promote his anti-gay hate. Following the English pop star’s shock death on Christmas Day from a heart attack, the professional religious bigot took to Facebook to offer his appalling view on the news. “George Michael, an open Sodomite, just died […]
World mourns shock Christmas Day death of George Michael
As many around the globe sang along to his festive season classic Last Christmas this weekend, few were aware that George Michael died on Christmas Day. News emerged on Boxing Day that Michael, one of the world’s most influential gay songwriters and pop stars, died at the age of 53, apparently from a heart attack. […]
Deal to repeal anti-LGBT North Carolina law collapses at last minute
North Carolina’s LGBT community is infuriated after a deal between Republican and Democratic lawmakers to scrap the state’s anti-LGBT law fell apart at the last minute. On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly failed to repeal the deeply discriminatory HB2 law which has bedeviled the state since it was enacted in March by former Republican […]
Relief as Vovo’s alleged killer to stay behind bars
The man accused of murdering young lesbian woman Noluvo Swelindawo (also known as Vovo) has abandoned his bail application in Cape Town. On Wednesday, the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court was packed with activists, community members and Swelindawo’s friends and family for Signine Mdani’s bail application hearing. There was some confusion when the 24-year-old murder suspect […]
MCQP The Musical gallery
This year’s MCQP (Mother City Queer Project) – Africa’s biggest annual costume party – was held at the Zip Zap Circus in the Cape Town CBD. The theme, The Musical, had everyone dressing up according to various popular musicals; from Cats to Hairspray. There were a range of dancefloors, performers, live acts, Queen’s VIP area […]
Tunisia youths to face homosexuality trial next year
Two young men in Tunisia face imprisonment after they were arrested and charged with homosexuality. The men, Achref, a 20-year-old student, and Sabri, 22, were apparently stopped by police as they walked down a street in the city of Sousse earlier this month. According to L’Express, they were asked if they were gay and were accused […]