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Attorney ordered to pay stolen client's R1.4 million
culture

European court: LGBTI-inclusive fairy tales suitable for children

Edwin
LGBTQIA+

Edwin Chiloba murder: LGBTQ+ community afraid to report IPV

LGBTIQ
Kenya News

Prominent Kenyan LGBTIQ activist found dead

Attorney ordered to pay stolen client's R1.4 million
LGBTQIA+

European court: LGBTI-inclusive fairy tales suitable for children

Edwin
LGBTQIA+

Edwin Chiloba murder: LGBTQ+ community afraid to report IPV

LGBTIQ
Kenya News

Prominent Kenyan LGBTIQ activist found dead

LGBTQ
Culture

LGBTQ representation in Hollywood movies dropped

By Mambaonline.com21-12-2022 10:59

There’s been a decrease in the percentage of LGBTQ characters and time spent on screen included films released by the seven major US studios.

Christmas tips
Culture

Christmas Tips: A queer survival guide

By Mambaonline.com20-12-2022 11:09

Family gatherings can be a source of stress, Christmas can often feel like walking through a minefield if you’re an LGBTIQ+ person.

Changing hearts and mind
Culture

LGBTQIA+: Economic empowerment in Zambia

By Mambaonline.com19-12-2022 12:25

The Women’s Alliance for Equality (WAFE) is an LGBTQIA+ organisation whose purpose is to promote the empowerment of women in Zambia.

South Africa
LGBTQIA+

Conservatives fight plans for LGBTIQ+ learners in South Africa

By The Conversation24-11-2022 10:00

Groups in South Africa are intensifying efforts to prevent the education department from creating safer environments for LGBTIQ+ learners.

Queer Families
LGBTQIA+

Queer Parents! Celebrity parents waving the LGBTQ flag in Mzansi

By Mambaonline.com28-10-2022 17:52

The number of gay parents is steadily growing, that includes celebrities. Here are 6 queer families that are loud and proud in South Africa!

Same-sex marriage
LGBTQIA+

Debate on same-sex marriage: Japan court rules ban constitutional

By Agence France-Presse21-06-2022 07:30

Same-sex marriage becomes a debatable topic in Japan as it is the only G7 nation that considers its ban constitutional and not violation

Rebel Wilson has come out in an Instagram post amid pride month
Celeb News

‘What I needed was a princess’: Rebel Wilson comes out during Pride

By Megan van den Heever10-06-2022 09:18

Pride Month is a month dedicated to the celebration of the LGBTQ community – and the perfect time to come out – just like actress Rebel Wilson. The Australian-born star made the bold announcement on her Instagram account on Thursday 9 June, to the surprise of all her followers. REBEL WILSON MEETS HER MATCH In […]

Bros
LGBTQIA+

Trailer alert: First-look at Billy Eichner’s LGBTQI+ comedy ‘Bros’ [watch]

By Naledi de Wee19-05-2022 17:56

Billy Eichner’s upcoming LGBTQI+ romantic comedy ‘Bros’ stars Luke Macfarlane as his love interest. Take a look at the trailer here…

Steve Hofmeyr
Celeb News

Latest: Steve Hofmeyr fined R500k after Disney LGBTQI+ remarks [watch]

By Naledi de Wee14-04-2022 18:43

The Human Rights Commission is demanding R500k and a public apology from Steve Hofmeyr following his comments on the LGBTQI+ community.

Emeli Sande
LGBTQIA+

‘Maybe they were afraid’: Emeli Sandé felt ‘closeted’ by the music industry

By Naledi de Wee12-04-2022 17:04

Singer Emeli Sandé, who recently came out as part of the LGBTQI+ community, says she felt pressure from the industry to stay ‘in the closet’.

Steve Hofmeyr
LGBTQIA+

‘Woke little fascist puppies’: Steve Hofmeyr slams LGBTQI+ Disney

By Naledi de Wee04-04-2022 15:33

‘Our children will be taught how to have sex with mice, ducks and dogs,’ said Steve Hofmeyr of Disney’s promise to be more LGBTQI+ inclusive.

transgender
LGBTQIA+

Transgender Day of Visibility: Home Affairs joins in to make a difference

By Naledi de Wee31-03-2022 12:09

Home Affairs and LGBTQI+ advocacy group, Iranti, have teamed up to assist transgender people change the gender marker on their IDs.

Tevin Campbell
LGBTQIA+

‘Can We Talk’: Did Tevin Campbell come out of the closet?

By Naledi de Wee15-03-2022 13:51

Tweeps think 90s R&B star Tevin Campbell came out as gay following his response to a tweet about his sexuality…

Romeo
LGBTQIA+

Gay dating app Romeo assists LGBTQI+ Ukrainians find shelter

By Naledi de Wee15-03-2022 11:59

More than 10k Romeo users have opened up their homes to LGBTQI+ Ukrainians. The app says there were hundreds of offers in the first hours.

school
LGBTQIA+

‘It’s ridiculous’: Boy sparks HUGE debate after wearing a skirt to school

By Marilynn Manuel17-02-2022 13:04

‘It’s about time we had this conversation,’ wrote one person while discussing whether boys should be allowed to wear skirts to school.

homophobic murder lesbian woman murdered
LGBTQIA+

Half a month since the launch of “clean”and “safe” internet campaign, Gay dating app Grindr disappears from China app stores

By Agence France-Presse31-01-2022 14:25

Gay dating app Grindr has disappeared from multiple app stores in China as authorities tighten control of the country’s already heavily policed internet and purge online behaviour the ruling Communist Party dislikes.

US LGBT community draws on AID
LGBTQIA+

US LGBT community draws on AIDS experience to fight Covid

By Agence France-Presse25-01-2022 08:57

From the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, as fear and isolation spread, Dave Perruzza had one thought – he had seen it before.

LGBT Catholic officials stage
LGBTQIA+

LGBT Catholic officials stage mass coming-out in Germany

By Agence France-Presse24-01-2022 14:25

More than 100 Catholic church officials in Germany came out as LGBT, queer or non-binary on Monday, adding to calls for reform within the crisis-hit church.

Finnish ex-minister in court o
LGBTQIA+

Finnish ex-minister in court over anti-gay Bible tweet

By Agence France-Presse24-01-2022 14:09

A Christian Democrat MP said Monday she is defending “freedom of speech and religion” on the first day of her hate speech trial in Finland over social media posts condemning homosexuality.

Marlon Bundo
LGBTQIA+

RIP Marlon Bundo: Pence family rabbit was unexpected star of gay rights

By AFP21-01-2022 14:58

Mike Pence’s family rabbit, Marlon Bundo, was known for a children’s book series and a parody version supporting gay rights.

Christmas movies
LGBTQIA+

Tis’ the season! Five LGBTQI+ Christmas movies to enjoy [watch]

By Naledi de Wee18-12-2021 12:00

From ‘Single All The Way’ to romantic drama ‘Carol’, here are five LGBTQI+ Christmas movies to watch this festive season.

Taariq Jaftha
LGBTQIA+

Triangle Project slams Taariq Jaftha’s hateful homophobic remarks

By Naledi de Wee14-12-2021 15:11

‘Real consequences for people who are LGBTQIA+’: The Triangle Project says Taariq Jaftha ‘would do well’ to critically think about his harmful homophobic remarks.

Beatrice Gomez
LGBTQIA+

Beatrice Gomez: Praise for Miss Philippines’ top-five Miss Universe finish

By Naledi de Wee13-12-2021 17:25

‘Thank you for bringing us back in the Miss Universe limelight’: Twitter users have applauded openly bisexual Miss Philippines, Beatrice Gomez, for her performance at the pageant.

non-binary Bond
LGBTQIA+

‘Be a proper man’: Piers Morgan lambasts possibility of non-binary Bond

By Naledi de Wee13-12-2021 15:51

‘Leave the poor man alone’: Producer Barbara Broccoli hinted at the possibility of a non-binary James Bond but Piers Morgan shut it down.

Johannes Radebe
LGBTQIA+

Johannes Radebe, John Whaite humbled by love as ‘Strictly’ male pair

By Naledi de Wee13-12-2021 13:51

‘Overwhelming love’: ‘Strictly’s’ first all-male pair Johannes Radebe and John Whaite thanked their fans for their undying support.

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