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DA Officially Backs WorldPride Cape Town 2028
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially endorsed Cape Town hosting WorldPride in 2028, describing it as a boost for the city’s economy.
In what some say is a step forward, the Vatican is more open to admitting gay priests into the priesthood, provided they remain celibate.
Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Milestones in LGBTQ+ InclusionWhy Inclusion MattersDriving Business Success Get the Mamba Newsletter As some high-profile corporations scale back diversity and inclusion initiatives, the 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) reveals a hopeful trajectory for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the American workplace. The index measures corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent […]
Experience the spectacle of MCQP, Cape Town’s iconic themed queer party, with these stunning images of its recent 30th edition.
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Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are facing criticism for aligning with the Trump-fueled conservatism sweeping through the American tech sector.
In a distressing development, Zanu-PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has vowed to intensify the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality.
A 23-year-old transgender woman from Tshwane has survived a violent hate crime attack that’s left her with physical and emotional scars.
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 medical guidelines back the importance of gender-affirming care for trans youth, including the use of puberty blockers.
The director of a travel agency arrested by Russian authorities for allegedly organising LGBT tours was found dead in his cell in Moscow.
Delving deeper into her transphobia, Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked outrage by falsely claiming that trans children don’t exist.
The 2025 edition of the Cape Town Pride March and Mardi Gras will paint the city in rainbow colours on 1 March. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
UK drag star Tayce has made history as the first Strictly Come Dancing drag performer, claiming victory in this year’s Christmas Special.
A 22-year-old gay man from Johannesburg has recounted a harrowing experience of being targeted and robbed by Grindr Gang criminals.
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.
US President-elect Donald Trump has declared that he will clamp down on what he described as “transgender lunacy” in his first day in office.
The UK government is accused of pandering to divisive public discourses and misinformation instead of centring the well-being of trans youth.
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a ban on public depictions of LGBTI families is unconstitutional and must be repealed.
Drag Night Namibia has introduced its first transgender performer, who proudly celebrates her African heritage, diversity, and advocacy.
After a five-year break, the Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is back for a short end-of-year edition of select screenings. Don’t miss it!
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in November 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Ghana’s Supreme Court rejects petitions challenging the country’s harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, clearing the way for it to potentially become law.
Jacktone Odhiambo, convicted of murdering his housemate and LGBTIQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba in Kenya, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Human rights groups criticise FIFA for awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a nation that allows the death penalty for homosexuality.
The impressive and courageous film Queer, starring Daniel Craig, explores the tension between personal freedom, transgression and control.
Sometimes we have to remind ourselves of positive LGBTQ+ narratives; that queer people can be seen, loved and be happy.
The Commission for Gender Equality has released a report detailing the persistence of sexual harassment in South African universities.