HEADLINES

Vatican May Allow Celibate Gay Priests to Enter Priesthood: In what some say is a step forward, the Vatican is more open to admitting gay priests into the priesthood, provided they remain celibate.
The Trumpification of Meta: Company Now Dubbed “An Anti-LGBTQ Company”: Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Corporate America Still Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusion Despite Backlash: As some high-profile corporations scale back diversity and inclusion
In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl: Experience the spectacle of MCQP, Cape Town's iconic themed queer party, with these stunning images of its recent 30th edition.
You’ve Got the Power: Unleash Your Sexual Health: Imagine being your own superhero. The kind who’s fully in charge of their sexual health, ready to conquer the world—and the bedroom.
Alarm as Meta Drops Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech Policies: Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are facing criticism for aligning with the Trump-fueled conservatism sweeping through the American tech sector.
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Pledges to Crack Down on LGBTIQ+ Community: In a distressing development, Zanu-PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has vowed to intensify the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality.
Transgender Woman in Brutal Hate Crime Attack in Tshwane Tavern: A 23-year-old transgender woman from Tshwane has survived a violent hate crime attack that's left her with physical and emotional scars.
Comoros: Two Women Convicted of Same-Sex Intimacy: A same-sex female couple in the island nation of Comoros has been sentenced to several months in prison for their intimate relationship.

FEATURES

In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl: MCQP (Mother City Queer Project), South Africa’s biggest themed queer party, launched Cape Town into the festive
New French Guidelines Support Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth: The French Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology has issued
MambaOnline’s Top Interviews and Profiles of 2024: In 2024, MambaOnline had the privilege of showcasing inspiring queer trailblazers and
The Year That Was: MambaOnline’s 15 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2024: 2024 was a year of both progress and tragedy for the LGBTIQ+ community,
A Stage for Change: Drag Night Namibia’s Deyonce is Redefining Trans Visibility: Drag Night Namibia, a sanctuary for Namibia’s
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2024: MambaOnline and OUT LGBT Well-being publish a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations
The LGBTQ+ Outlook: Why Positive LGBTQ+ Narratives Matter:

Things aren’t perfect but they’re not all bad either. It’s time we embrace positive
Pulling Back the Veil on the Anti-Gender Movement in South Africa:
The anti-gender movement, a global network of conservative activists, is
Chemsex and Harm Reduction: A Practical Guide for Gay, Bisexual, and MSM: Chemsex has become a buzzword in conversations about sexual health,

Culture

In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl: MCQP (Mother City Queer Project), South Africa’s biggest themed queer party, launched Cape Town into the festive
2025 Cape Town Pride Festival: First Details Announced: The 2025 edition of the Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras is set to paint the city in rainbow
MambaOnline’s Top Interviews and Profiles of 2024: In 2024, MambaOnline had the privilege of showcasing inspiring queer trailblazers and
Meet Strictly Come Dancing’s First Drag Performer and Winner: UK drag sensation Tayce has made history as the first drag performer to compete
The Year That Was: MambaOnline’s 15 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2024: 2024 was a year of both progress and tragedy for the LGBTIQ+ community,
A Stage for Change: Drag Night Namibia’s Deyonce is Redefining Trans Visibility: Drag Night Namibia, a sanctuary for Namibia’s

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Corporate America Still Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusion Despite Backlash As some high-profile corporations scale back diversity and inclusion
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GALLERIES

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Soweto Pride marked its 20th anniversary on 28 September
The 2024 Durban Pride event was a vibrant statement

WHAT'S ON

2025 Cape Town Pride Festival: First Details Announced 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.
Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Returns for 3-Day December Edition 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!
Get Your Groove On! Disco City Brings 70s & 80s Magic to Jozi Ready to boogie this festive season? Disco City is set to light up Joburg’s Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City from 27 December to 12 January.
Inclusive Buffalo City Pride to Highlight Health Access Gaps and Hate Crimes The second Inclusive Buffalo City Pride is on Saturday, 7 December in East London, with a march for trans health access and a picnic.
MCQP Turns 30 with the Mother of All Celebrations MCQP, Cape Town's iconic LGBTQIA+ costume celebration, is set to return for its 30th anniversary with another uniquely-themed outing.
Young, Gifted & Queer: Celebrating Black Queer Identity in Mzansi Channel O is set to make a grand, unapologetic Pride Month statement with the premiere of the doccie Young, Gifted & Queer.