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Meet Strictly Come Dancing’s First Drag Performer and Winner:
UK drag star Tayce has made history as the first Strictly Come Dancing drag performer, claiming victory in this year's Christmas Special.
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 in South Africa. Here are our 15 most-read articles of the year.
A Stage for Change: Drag Night Namibia’s Deyonce is Redefining Trans Visibility:
Drag Night Namibia has introduced its first transgender performer, who proudly celebrates her African heritage, diversity, and advocacy.
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!
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in November 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Queer: Daniel Craig is Superb in this Courageous William Burroughs Adaptation:
The impressive and courageous film Queer, starring Daniel Craig, explores the tension between personal freedom, transgression and control.
Pulling Back the Veil on the Anti-Gender Movement in South Africa:
The anti-gender movement seeks to roll back progress in gender and LGBTQ+ rights. Here are two key players in South Africa and their tactics.
South Africa Crowned the World’s Power Bottom Capital:
Grindr's Unwrapped 2024 report reveals a cheeky accolade for South Africa, with the country scoring the world’s highest percentage of bottoms!
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.
Opinion: Is Public Cruising Making a Comeback?:
Cruising has long been part of gay life in many parts of the world. Hendrik Baird offers his perspective on cruising and its place in the digital age.
“Demure” TikTok Queen Jools Lebron Sparked Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year:
The LGBTIQ+ community’s impact on popular culture is clear in Dictionary.com's choice of "demure" as Word of the Year.
Review: The Blueprint by Ina Propriette – A Blue Love Letter to Cape Town Drag Herstory:
Ina Propriette’s 'The Blueprint' dazzles while reclaiming and reimagining Cape Town's queer drag culture, writes Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie.
Luke Evans’ Memoir Shows Why ‘There’s no Such Thing as a Gay Jehovah’s Witness’:
Out Hollywood actor Luke Evans writes candidly in his memoir about experiencing homophobia while growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness.
Yes, It’s Helen Zille in Drag!:
South African politician Helen Zille, who's been accused of transphobia, has undergone an astonishing drag transformation for Die Tollie & Manila Show.
Sachet Away: 4 Drag Artists vs Plastic:
While drag artists may use plastic in their costumes, some are speaking out about the plastic industry’s intrusion into our world and bodies.
Queer Music: Ange Madame Defies Limits with New Album:
South African queer avant-garde artist Ange Madame unveils their second album and continues to create unseen worlds in their music and art
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.
A First for Africa! Cape Town to Host WorldPride 2028:
Cape Town has been chosen as the host city for WorldPride 2028; the first city in Africa to make history by holding the international event.
Feather Awards 2024: All the Winners!:
The Feather Awards celebrated its 16th edition on Thursday night, honouring LGBTQIA+ standouts and allies at a ceremony in Johannesburg.
Mayor Backs Cape Town Bid to Host Gay Games in 2030:
Cape Town is one of seven cities - and the only one on the African continent - in the running to host the international 2030 Gay Games.