The Equality Court in Johannesburg rules that prison authorities must provide gender affirming health care to a transgender prisoner, acknowledge her as woman and allow her to express her gender identity. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/11/v...

Grindr Gang Trial Day 3: “I know who I saw and who hurt me.” The Grindr Gang trial in Johannesburg took a tense turn on Monday as the victim faced intense cross-examination — and refused to back down. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/11/g...

"More than bread and beds.” 🏳️‍🌈 The Fruit Basket Safe House has reopened in Johannesburg — a lifeline for LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers seeking dignity and safety. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/11/a...

Thank you Linda Majola, for supporting MambaOnline on Buy Me a Coffee! 🏳️‍🌈 You can also buy us a coffee (or a few) to support our work in amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and experiences. 👇🏿 buymeacoffee.com/mambaonline/c/16052205

Love wins again! The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Kim Davis’s bid to overturn same-sex marriage — a major relief for LGBTIQ+ Americans. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/10/r...

In a place where silence once reigned, Palapye Pride dared to speak — loudly, proudly, and with love. Discover how one village in Botswana made a bold stand for LGBTIQ+ visibility and belonging. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/08/b...

IN PICTURES! From red carpet looks to emotional tributes, the Feather Awards 2025 were everything. 💖 Dive into our photo gallery of a night that celebrated LGBTIQ+ brilliance and visbility! 🏳️‍🌈 www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/08/i...

In another blow to LGBTIQ+ rights in the US, the country’s Supreme Court has sided with Trump’s government, reinstating a policy denying trans people accurate passports. Here’s what it means — and why activists are fighting back. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/08/s...

Glamour, gratitude, and LGBTIQ+ achievement! The 2025 Feather Awards brought together activists, icons, and allies for a night of unforgettable celebration — from heartfelt tributes to high-energy performances. Read about the winners and highlights. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/07/f...

From Langa to Times Square! Brenda Fassie was honoured in New York, while friends, family, colleagues and musical stars came out in Johannesburg to celebrate what would have been the queer icon's 61st birthday. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/06/b...

Grindr Gang Trial Day 2: The 20-year-old survivor of a brutal Johannesburg Grindr Gang attack has for the first time spoken about his traumatic ordeal in court. Here's what happened. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/06/g...

For many LGBTI+ youth, school isn’t safe. New research shows that over 140 countries have no laws protecting queer students from bullying. Here's how governments are failing queer learners. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/05/s...

From Cape Town to the Karoo, queer healthcare is being redefined. The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation’s LGBTQI+ Equality Programme is changing how healthcare workers serve queer communities — with empathy, respect, and understanding. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/04/b...

"I thought it was a joke, until they sent pictures." Emotional scenes in court as the Grindr Gang trial resumes in Johannesburg. Two new witnesses describe the trauma faced by the young victim and his family. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/05/g...

"I am the proof that it’s possible to hold faith and freedom in the same body." In a searing open letter, queer Muslim activist Sikhander Coopoo confronts the violence, fear, and silence that have shaped his life. Read his truth. Feel his fire. Break the silence. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/04/a...

Jonathan Bailey has made pop culture history as People magazine's first-ever out gay Sexiest Man Alive! The Wicked star talks love, Lego dates, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/04/j...

Turkey is planning a severe anti-LGBTQ+ law — a draconian proposal that could criminalise queer people and their allies just for existing. Activists are sounding the alarm. Read more about this terrifying potential rollback of rights. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/03/t...

Save the date! Cape Town Pride will return in 2026 with the theme “Ubuntu – I am because we are,” as the city gears up for WorldPride in 2028. Find out more. 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/03/d...

“Everyone deserves a safe and healthy place to exist in.” We caught up with out-and-proud queer actor, chef and entrepreneur, Linda Majola. He opens up about spirituality, his Durban café and living life outside the box. www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/03/t...

On 3 November, we celebrate the birthday of iconic queer South African singer and songwriter Brenda Fassie. A true musical legend, Brenda lived boldly and authentically in the public eye. Revisit our landmark 2003 interview with her here. 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2014/05/09/b...

Bev Ditsie’s Nostalgia Pride Picnic offered rest, laughter, and joy under the trees of Zoo Lake. Swipe through our gallery of images celebrating the beauty of community, visibility, and belonging.

As one of South Africa’s few openly gay university leaders, UWC Vice-Chancellor Prof Robert Balfour is showing what courageous, inclusive leadership looks like — and why queer visibility matters. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/30/l...

“Supporting this film is an act of resistance.” I Wish You All the Best is a ground-breaking story of a non-binary teen finding their place in the world. 🎟️ We’re giving away 40 tickets to an exclusive Johannesburg screening! www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/30/q...

A vital lifeline for trans and gender-diverse Capetonians. 🏳️‍⚧️ A new Trans Health Service has opened at Groote Schuur Hospital — offering hormones, HIV care, mental health support, and more.

The march ended, but the celebration continued! See our second gallery of unforgettable moments from Johannesburg Pride 2025 — queer joy and visibility in every frame. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/29/i...

Historic! King Charles has unveiled a memorial honouring the UK’s LGBTQ+ military veterans and serving members — a powerful step toward recognition and healing. It's also the King's first-ever official engagement in support of the LGBTQ+ community. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/28/h...

“Two beautiful souls gone because of hate.” The brutal murder of a queer man named Hilary in Port Harcourt has shaken Nigeria’s LGBTIQ+ community — and reignited fear over ongoing “kito” attacks. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/28/n...

A major advance in the fight against HIV is a step closer to reality in South Africa after the country's Health Products Regulatory Authority officially registered lenacapavir, a twice-a-year HIV prevention jab. Here's what it means for queer individuals. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/27/s...

Johannesburg Pride 2025 turned Sandton into a dazzling sea of colour, courage, and community on Saturday. Check our stunning first gallery of images of one of SA's biggest-ever Pride events! www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/27/i...

After a week of division and debate, some in Johannesburg's queer community found peace and connection at Zoo Lake. Bev Ditsie’s Pride Picnic offered a gentle reminder that Pride is also about connection, reflection, and community — not just parades and parties. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/26/q...

Despite calls for a boycott, Johannesburg Pride 2025 became one of South Africa’s biggest ever queer events — with tens of thousands of people filling Sandton’s streets in visibility, protest and celebration. Here's how the big day played out! www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/26/m...

On Intersex Awareness Day, we celebrate Peace Maquba — photographer, filmmaker, and intersex rights activist — who has turned their lived experience into powerful advocacy for dignity and visibility. 📖 Read their remarkable story of resilience and hope: www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/26/i...

🏳️‍🌈 All you need to know in one place! 📢 Get the latest local and global LGBTQ+ news and views in your inbox! Subscribe now to the FREE Mamba Wrap weekly newsletter. 👇🏾 www.mambaonline.com/subscribe-jo...

In this opinion piece, Itumeleng Lets’oala traces the radical roots of South Africa’s Pride movement and the enduring power of township prides as a space for visibility, justice, and queer survival. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/22/o...

Shocking incident at Makerere University: Two students attacked for being gay, as others demand the university “stand against gayism.” Uganda’s climate of hate deepens.

Cape Town politician in vile anti-LGBTQ+ rant! Mehmet Vefa Dag has accused queer people of being “paedophiles” as he rails against Cape Town’s bid to host WorldPride 2028. His words aren’t just offensive — they’re dangerous. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/23/c...

“This is like a homecoming for me!” American Drag Race superstar queen Latrice Royale opens up about love, activism, and her long-awaited return to South Africa. Read the revealing MambaOnline interview here! www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/22/l...

🚨 Breaking! 🚨 A first victory as the Gauteng High Court, sitting as the Equality Court, issues an interim order against former radio host Ngizwe Mchunu for his homophobic hate speech and incitement to violence. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/22/e...

Pride rainbow-washing controversy rocks Joburg! 🏳️‍🌈 Johannesburg Pride denies claims that Amazon is sponsoring this year’s event amid calls for a boycott. Full story 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/22/p...

Just days before this year’s Johannesburg Pride, several groups have called for a boycott of the event over claims of corporate "rainbow-washing." Here are the issues at stake. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/21/j...

LGBTIQ+ high school pupils at a Gauteng school claim they've been discriminated against, including not being allowed to take their partners to the matric dance. The school has denied their allegations. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/21/q...

Students at NWU Mahikeng have had enough. After three Pride walls on two campuses were vandalised with homophobic slurs in the past month, they’ve marched to demand stronger protections, accountability, and real inclusion at the university.

“It should not have happened.” In a powerful moment of accountability, the Church of Norway has apologised to queer people for decades of pain and exclusion. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/18/c...

“Whether it’s two fathers, two mothers... love is the key.” After backlash for past comments, Snoop Dogg is changing his tune — literally! His new kids' song celebrates diverse families.

“She was the heartbeat of a movement.” Namibia and the world mourn the loss of beloved trans icon Jholerina Brinnette Timbo — a fearless advocate who turned adversity into purpose. Read about her legacy and impact.

🚨 September 2025’s LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch is out 🚨 Every month, we track LGBTIQ+ rights violations in South Africa. September saw more Grindr cases while the trans community bore the brunt of discrimination. Read the report here ⬇️

“For me, Ulwaluko was not about becoming a man, but affirming the man I already was.” Trans man Vuyo Ngcofe's powerful story shows that tradition, culture and queerness can coexist. Read about his moving journey! www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/16/r...

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In pictures: Sandton’s Katy’s Palace Bar was the place to be on Saturday, 11 October 2025, as Buddies Night Out delivered another unforgettable evening of connection, music, and queer joy in Johannesburg. Check out all the photos here! 👇  www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/14/i...

On 13 October 1990, history was made when Africa’s first Pride march filled the streets of Johannesburg. 🏳️‍🌈 Many marched in masks, at a time when being gay was still illegal. Their courage paved the way for our Prides today. Read about SA’s Pride history here! 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2022/10/17/a...