Author Archive
The unstoppable Pichi Keane, SA’s genderqueer drag queen:
South African drag queen, Pichi Keane, has returned home to tour Mzansi after wowing audiences in Hong Kong with her drag cabaret.
Need a little cuddling? Get a professional.:
Cuddling can be good for your overall health – and South Africa has its own queer-friendly professional cuddlers who could help.
Make a queer difference in Mandela Month:
When there are so many causes to choose, who can you support this Mandela Month? We found three LGBTQI+ organisations for you to consider.
Making friends and meeting other queer people:
Meeting fellow queers can be a challenge. Sometimes we want a friendship instead of a hook-up. Here are some ideas on how to do it.
Harsher punishments for queer communities in some African countries:
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have all opted for harsh punishments for LGBTQI+ individuals and their allies. And things could get worse.
Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience:
Radio content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty reality TV star Given Baloyi discusses, queer life and LGBTQI+ rights in South Africa.
10 African queer books you should read:
Here are ten memorable books that explore the African queer experience from different countries and perspectives.
A queer comic for queer folk: Iron Nail Afternoon:
Award-winning South African queer artist LJ Phillips talks to Mamba about her online comic series, Iron Nail Afternoon.
Leon Haasbroek talks about SA’s latest genderless fashion trends:
We take a look at the latest in genderless fashion trends - as seen in recent SA Fashion Week collections - with publicist Leon Haasbroek,
The remarkable life of Dr James Barry:
Dr James Barry left his mark on the Cape Colony in the 19th century, but few knew at the time that the venerated surgeon was transgender man.