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Bigoted tennis legend Margaret Court renews attack on LGBT people: Australian tennis icon Margaret Court has slammed LGBT inclusion as being "of the devil" ahead of the commemoration of her historic Grand Slam victories.

Gay Jesus film producers firebombed: Police in Rio de Janeiro are investigating an attack on the headquarters of the company behind a controversial Netflix film that features an apparently gay Jesus.

Mamba’s 21 most-popular queer stories of 2019: As we enter a New Year, here are the articles that you - our readers - were most gripped by in 2019. It's a fascinating snapshot of the year that was.

Zambia | US ambassador recalled over gay jailing furore: Washington has pulled its ambassador in Zambia after he publicly criticised the Zambian government for allowing two men to be jailed on homosexuality charges.

From Harlem to Jozi – the rise of ball culture: Ball culture has become an increasingly visible phenomenon, including in South Africa. Here's how this celebration of black queer identity and expression has spread around the globe.

Germany moves to ban conversion therapy: Germany's government has approved legislation that would ban the dangerous practice of conversion therapy being used on LGBTQ+ minors.

Botswana just celebrated its first Gaborone Pride (Pics): In the wake of the legalisation of homosexuality, Botswana's LGBTIQ+ community recently celebrated the first annual LGBTIQ+ Gaborone Pride.

Lesbian woman Madonnah James brutally murdered in Bloemfontein: The brutalised body of Madonnah James, a 32-year-old lesbian woman, was found dumped in a field in Bloemfontein's Namibia township.

Blow to African LGBTQ equality after Gabon quietly bans gay sex: The West African country of Gabon has become the 70th nation in the world to outlaw homosexuality, quietly passing an amendment to its penal code.

Tips to take care of your queer mental health this festive season: While "it's the most wonderful time of the year" for some, the festive season can be a challenge for many in the LGBTQI+ community. Here are some mental health self-care tips.

Opinion | Much ado about a rainbow flag: Kenyans were outraged after a rainbow flag was recently raised on top of Mt Kenya, along with the national flag. Activist Denis Nzioka looks at why a simple rainbow flag would elicit so much hate.

Victory as Hallmark apologises, reinstates gay wedding ads: The Hallmark Channel has admitted that it was wrong to ban a series of adverts that featured a same-sex couple getting married.

Cape Town Pride defends Mother City against “slander”: Cape Town Pride has stepped into the increasingly bitter row between Mr Gay World and the City of Cape Town that recently made headlines.

Hallmark Channel bows to homophobia & pulls same-sex wedding ads: America's Hallmark Channel has decided to block four adverts featuring a same-sex couple getting married following a conservative backlash.

Construction begins on Harvey Milk naval ship: After having forced Harvey Milk to resign in 1955, the US Navy has begun building a new ship that will be named after the slain LGBTQ rights icon.

World’s youngest prime minister is from a same-sex family: Finland’s Sanna Marin, who recently became the world's youngest prime minister, was raised by a lesbian couple.

Facebook accused of allowing false PrEP ads that put lives at risk: More than 50 LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS and public health organisations have slammed Facebook for allowing "dangerous and false" adverts about PrEP on its platforms.

Cape Town responds to Mr Gay World 2020 move: The City of Cape Town says it is disappointed that Mr Gay World 2020 is not being held in the city again but has denied that it did not support the event.

SA’s Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi shuts down a homophobe: South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi, who was recently crowned Miss Universe, has firmly backed the LGBTQ community by taking down a homophobe on social media.

Watch the powerful new South African trailer for Moffie: The official trailer for the South African release of the internationally acclaimed local gay-themed film Moffie is out and it's a must-see!