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Entertainment

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Animals

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Books

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LGBTQIA+

South Korea: Court gives hope to same sex couples

By Mambaonline.com23-02-2023 10:38

South Korean has for the first time recognized the rights of a same-sex couple, sparking hope that marriage equality is becoming a reality

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LGBTQIA+

Namibia: Attorney General defends homosexuality ban

By Mambaonline.com23-02-2023 10:07

Attorney General of Namibia has described homosexuality as immoral in a bid to uphold the country’s ban on same-sex sexuality.

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LGBTQIA+

North West trans community desperate for hormone replacement services

By Mambaonline.com22-02-2023 12:02

Transgender people in North West province are being forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to Soweto to access hormone replacement therapy

Cape Town Pride
LGBTQIA+

Pride rainbow colours spark queerphobia in Cape Town

By Mambaonline.com22-02-2023 10:56

The Western Cape Provincial Parliament building has been lit up in rainbow colours to mark the Cape Town Pride celebrations

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LGBTQIA+

South Korean court recognises same-sex couple’s rights

By Agence France-Presse21-02-2023 10:50

A South Korean court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday recognising the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time in the country.

Cape Toen Pride
LGBTQIA+

Pagad LGBTQ death speech: Cape Town Pride responds

By Mambaonline.com21-02-2023 10:00

With the Cape Town Pride Festival underway, the radical group Pagad has characterised the LGBTQ+ community as no better than thieves

Brianna-Ghey
LGBTQIA+

Thousands mourn trans teen Brianna Ghey

By Mambaonline.com20-02-2023 11:26

Thousands of people have attended candlelight vigils across the UK in honour of murdered transgender teen Brianna Ghey.

Melino Carl
LGBTQIA+

Melino Carl: Botswana’s first out trans woman model

By Mambaonline.com20-02-2023 10:26

Melino Carl does not just belong on the runways of Botswana or South Africa. She also belongs on the catwalks of New York, Paris, and Milan.

Sam Smith
LGBTQIA+

Gloria is Sam Smith’s acceptance speech

By Luh Tsele18-02-2023 11:52

Sam Smith has learned to love themselves a little bit more over the past few years, and this is evident in their new project “Gloria”

Angola
LGBTQIA+

Angola: A journey to LGBTIQ+ economic inclusion and participation

By Mambaonline.com17-02-2023 10:24

Angola has experienced significant historical shifts when it comes to acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people, their rights and freedom of expression.

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LGBTQIA+

Changing gender identity: Countries that make it easy

By Agence France-Presse16-02-2023 17:52

Several countries have scrapped requirements for people who want to change the gender. Here’s a look at the situation worldwide

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LGBTQIA+

Activists condemn Malaysia’s ban on LGBTQ books

By Agence France-Presse16-02-2023 14:12

Activists in Malaysia criticised on Thursday a government decision to ban three books for allegedly promoting “LGBTQ lifestyles”.

Grindr gang suspects arrested
LGBTQIA+

Breaking: Four arrested over “Grindr Gang” attacks

By Mambaonline.com16-02-2023 11:55

Police have made a major breakthrough in a series of assaults and robbery of gay and bisexual men in Gauteng targeted through dating apps.

queer kidnappings
LGBTQIA+

Dating app used to rob and kidnap queer people – four suspects arrested

By Storm Simpson16-02-2023 08:05

The suspects would lure victims to secluded areas, where they would be kidnapped and robbed of their belongings.

transgender girl killed
LGBTQIA+

Two teenagers charged with murder of transgender girl

By Agence France-Presse15-02-2023 14:20

UK police said on Wednesday that two teenagers have been charged with the weekend murder of a 16-year-old transgender girl.

DA
LGBTQIA+

Why is the DA so opposed to the Hate Crimes Bill?

By Mambaonline.com14-02-2023 09:41

A dispute between the DA and the deputy minister has highlighted the party’s opposition to the long-awaited Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill.

LGBTIQ+
LGBTQIA+

Botswana hosts LGBTIQ+ business exchange programme

By Mambaonline.com13-02-2023 11:22

Botswana recently hosted an innovative business exchange programme aimed at enhancing the economic participation of the LGBTIQ+ community.

Edwin
LGBTQIA+

Edwin Chiloba: Murder suspect fit for trial

By Mambaonline.com13-02-2023 10:29

Jackton Odhiambo will stand trial for the murder of his partner, Edwin Chiloba, while four other suspects have been released.

Stop homophobia
LGBTQIA+

3 stages of homophobia and why most queer people hate themselves

By Luh Tsele11-02-2023 09:07

I would like to imagine that there was a time when homophobia was non-existent, but unfortunately I cannot.

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LGBTQIA+

SONA 2023: Iranti says LGBTQIA+ needs to be included [video]

By Keliah Daniels09-02-2023 17:39

Iranti supports the rights of LGBTQIA+ persons, with a specific focus on lesbian, transgender, and intersex persons in Africa.

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LGBTQIA+

Bible: what does it say about homosexuality?

By The Conversation09-02-2023 12:25

Homosexuality raise a lot of controversies by bible’s understanding, but Pope Francis’s view is that it’s wrong to criminalise LGBTI people.

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LGBTQIA+

Orville Peck: SA’s queer masked country crooner

By Mambaonline.com09-02-2023 09:05

We take a look at Orville Peck, the South African-born proudly gay masked country sensation kicking up a storm in the US.

Sam Smith
LGBTQIA+

Sam Smith: Queerphobia and fatphobia backlash to new video

By The Conversation08-02-2023 16:30

Non-binary singer Sam Smith has caused waves with their music video for I’m Not Here to Make Friends, a triumphantly queer declaration of joy

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LGBTQIA+

Podcast explores transgender African experiences

By Mambaonline.com08-02-2023 10:55

A new LGBTQIA+ podcast series unpacks the many complexities of being an African transgender man in new episodes of the Radio Workshop podcast

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LGBTQIA+

SONA 2023: Mr President, Don’t ignore the LGBTQIA+ community

By Mambaonline.com08-02-2023 10:24

Activists once again called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to acknowledge and address the LGBTQIA+ community in his State of the Nation Address

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