Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Pledges to Crack Down on LGBTIQ+ Community
In a distressing development, Zanu-PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has vowed to intensify the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality.
Transgender Woman in Brutal Hate Crime Attack in Tshwane Tavern
A 23-year-old transgender woman from Tshwane has survived a violent hate crime attack that’s left her with physical and emotional scars.
Comoros: Two Women Convicted of Same-Sex Intimacy
A same-sex female couple in the island nation of Comoros has been sentenced to several months in prison for their intimate relationship.
New French Guidelines Support Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
New French medical guidelines back the importance of gender-affirming care for trans youth, including the use of puberty blockers.
Russia: Man Dies After Arrest for Running LGBT Travel Agency
The director of a travel agency arrested by Russian authorities for allegedly organising LGBT tours was found dead in his cell in Moscow.
JK Rowling Denies That Trans Children Exist (She’s Wrong)
Delving deeper into her transphobia, Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked outrage by falsely claiming that trans children don’t exist.
MambaOnline’s Top Interviews and Profiles of 2024
In 2024, MambaOnline showcased inspiring queer trailblazers and changemakers. Here’s your chance to explore our top 10 must-read interviews and profiles of the year.
Meet Strictly Come Dancing’s First Drag Performer and Winner
UK drag star Tayce has made history as the first Strictly Come Dancing drag performer, claiming victory in this year’s Christmas Special.
Johannesburg Man Recounts Grindr Gang Attack in Kempton Park
A 22-year-old gay man from Johannesburg has recounted a harrowing experience of being targeted and robbed by Grindr Gang criminals.
The Year That Was: MambaOnline’s 15 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2024
2024 was a year of both progress and tragedy for the LGBTIQ+ community in South Africa. Here are our 15 most-read articles of the year.