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Anti-LGBTQI+ disinformation is spreading across Southern Africa, fuelling hate and shaping how queer communities are treated online and offline.
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A new South African study reveals major barriers to gender-affirming care, including cost, long waits, limited services and discrimination.
From marriage equality to trans rights, these 8 moments show why Dolly Parton will be remembered as an iconic LGBTQ+ ally.
A federal judge has ruled a drag ban in Texas is unconstitutional in a victory for drag performers, LGBTQ+ rights and free expression.
A gay man has been left physically and emotionally scarred after he was attacked and stabbed in the face with a broken bottle during a night out in Pretoria.
Zanele Muholi’s Brave Beauties exhibition, celebrating trans women, recently opened at Constitution Hill. MambaOnline was there to capture the event.
Vaal Pride 2026 marks 10 years with a September picnic after its main 2026 Pride celebration was postponed to November.
Ghana’s West African Anglican Archbishop says the church does not support criminalising gay people, despite his country's anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Meet the Mr Gay Nation SA 2026 finalists and discover their stories, backgrounds and goals ahead of the Grand Finale in September.
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in July 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
A new study reveals gender representation trends in Southern African media, finding that while there is progress, men still dominate who gets heard.
MambaOnline has launched a petition calling on South Africa to reject a planned Pan-African “family values” hate conference in Cape Town.
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A federal judge has ruled a drag ban in Texas is unconstitutional in a victory for drag performers, LGBTQ+ rights and free expression.
A gay man has been left physically and emotionally scarred after he was attacked and stabbed in the face with a broken bottle during a night out in Pretoria.
Zanele Muholi’s Brave Beauties exhibition, celebrating trans women, recently opened at Constitution Hill. MambaOnline was there to capture the event.
Ghana’s West African Anglican Archbishop says the church does not support criminalising gay people, despite his country's anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in July 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.
A new study reveals gender representation trends in Southern African media, finding that while there is progress, men still dominate who gets heard.
Culture & Events
Zanele Muholi’s Brave Beauties exhibition, celebrating trans women, recently opened at Constitution Hill. MambaOnline was there to capture the event.
Vaal Pride 2026 marks 10 years with a September picnic after its main 2026 Pride celebration was postponed to November.
Meet the Mr Gay Nation SA 2026 finalists and discover their stories, backgrounds and goals ahead of the Grand Finale in September.
Zanele Muholi’s Brave Beauties exhibition at Constitution Hill celebrates trans women, visibility and their place in South Africa’s heritage.
Soweto Pride 2026 is coming. Discover the build-up events, Pride March and Queer Joy Celebration happening this September.
Regina Blaque explores South African ballroom, the House of Mizrahi and how queer people find freedom, community and belonging.
Health & Well-Being
The national Pride Flag Tour campaign, which promotes stigma-free healthcare for LGBTIQ+ people in South Africa, kicked off in Limpopo this week.
South African psychologists backed a global declaration rejecting LGBTQ+ conversion practices as harmful, unethical and unscientific.
Experts warn HIV and LGBT+ health services remain at risk after funding cuts, urging South Africa to rethink healthcare for key populations.
Discovery Health will review transgender healthcare access after members backed a landmark motion on equitable medical scheme benefits.
South Africa launches a coalition to decriminalise personal drug use, promoting health, human rights and evidence-based reform.
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