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Psychologists explain how childhood LGBTQ+ stigma can affect adult relationships, trust and intimacy — and how healing can begin.
A major new report reveals the size of South Africa's LGBTI population while tracking how attitudes towards LGBTI people have changed over 10 years.
Spain moves to criminalise conversion therapy, with lawmakers approving penalties including prison for practices targeting LGBTQ+ people.
Human Rights Watch warns LGBT rights are deteriorating in China amid growing censorship of Pride events, films and social media.
FIFA will allow rainbow flags at the Iran vs Egypt World Cup Pride Match despite objections from both countries.
Experience the Johannesburg Queer Chorus in all its glory for ICONS, a special performance on 27 June at the Roodepoort Theatre.
Daniel Digashu examines Africa’s family values debate, questioning foreign influence and highlighting the continent’s diverse traditions.
The couple behind the Ngizwe Mchunu hate speech case speak out after a landmark LGBTQ+ ruling as their seperate criminal case continues.
A new resource has been launched to help African mental health providers support LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion therapy with affirming, trauma-informed care.
See photos from MambaOnline’s first Queer Business Networking Social, celebrating LGBTQ+ connection, entrepreneurship and community.
Nepal’s Supreme Court orders legal recognition of same-sex marriage in a historic LGBTQ+ rights victory after years of advocacy.
MambaOnline has suspended services on MeetMarket as it explores a future revival of the historic LGBTQ+ dating and networking platform.
South Africa’s queer women football team withdraws from the Gay Games after a dispute over promised funding support.
News
FIFA will allow rainbow flags at the Iran vs Egypt World Cup Pride Match despite objections from both countries.
Daniel Digashu examines Africa’s family values debate, questioning foreign influence and highlighting the continent’s diverse traditions.
The couple behind the Ngizwe Mchunu hate speech case speak out after a landmark LGBTQ+ ruling as their seperate criminal case continues.
See photos from MambaOnline’s first Queer Business Networking Social, celebrating LGBTQ+ connection, entrepreneurship and community.
Nepal’s Supreme Court orders legal recognition of same-sex marriage in a historic LGBTQ+ rights victory after years of advocacy.
MambaOnline has suspended services on MeetMarket as it explores a future revival of the historic LGBTQ+ dating and networking platform.
Culture & Events
Experience the Johannesburg Queer Chorus in all its glory for ICONS, a special performance on 27 June at the Roodepoort Theatre.
Watch Before They Named Me - a powerful queer South African short film by Renaldo Schwarp exploring identity, memory and self-definition.
Here's our collection of photos of the 2026 eThekwini Pride march and celebration where Durban marked LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and queer joy.
The recently opened Apollo’s Taberna et Mixtarium in Linden, Johannesburg promises to be one of the city's most exciting new queer venues.
Photos from Johannesburg’s IDAHOBIT 2026 exhibition celebrating queer African artists, visibility, resistance and community.
The Simon Nkoli musical returns to Johannesburg for just three shows, celebrating the LGBTQ+ activist, Pride pioneer and anti-apartheid hero.
Health & Well-Being
A new resource has been launched to help African mental health providers support LGBTQ+ survivors of conversion therapy with affirming, trauma-informed care.
LEN - or Lenacapavir - is now available in South Africa. Learn how the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection works and where to get it.
Survey finds strong demand among South African gay, bi and other MSM for LEN, the new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.
South Africa is set launch the lenacapavir HIV prevention injection in June, offering twice-yearly protection in high-risk communities.
Gay men have been urged to test for syphilis as Gauteng STI rates rise and experts warn of the “silent” infection.
42% of LGBTQIA+ women in South Africa delay healthcare due to discrimination, a new study reveals, exposing ongoing barriers to safe access.
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