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IAM Celebrates 30 Years of Queer Faith Inclusion in Africa:
IAM is marking 30 years as one of Africa’s leading drivers of queer faith inclusion. We spoke to its founder, Pieter Oberholzer and director, Ecclesia de Lange.
Queer is Not Un-African: Debunking a Dangerous Myth:
The claim that queerness is "un-African" is a deeply harmful myth used to justify homophobia, discrimination, and even violence across the continent.
Opinion: Dawood Lagardien Case – Queerphobia, Religion, and the South African Constitution:
The Dawood Lagardien Equality Court case highlights the clash between religious beliefs and LGBTQIA+ constitutional rights, writes Sikhander Coopoo.
Queer History 101: Who was Harvey Milk?:
Discover the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials, whose activism transformed LGBTQ+ visibility and rights.
Opinion | We Will Not Wait for Another Queer Body to Fall:
Calls to murder queer Muslims go unchecked. Sikhander Coopoo demands actions after Imam Hendricks' murder and growing threats in South Africa.
Trans History: Kewpie – The Unapologetic Icon of District Six:
“I’ve always realised that I am me. I’m Kewpie. I’m just me.” Cape Town's Kewpie is remembered as an icon of queer and trans history in South Africa.
Trans History: Marsha P. Johnson, The Woman Who Refused to Be Erased:
“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” These words capture the fiery heart and fearless spirit of Marsha P. Johnson.
“Writing My Own Narrative”: South Africa’s First Male Gay Footballer, Phuti Lekoloane:
Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, catches up with MambaOnline about the power of queer visibility in sports.
The Other Side of Amstel Maboa: On Legacy, Growth, and Queer Joy:
A trailblazer in entertainment, fashion and advocacy, Amstel Maboa opens up about life beyond the stage and the journey of being himself.
“We Are Not a Footnote”: Roché Kester on Lesbian Visibility, Power and Healing:
As we mark Lesbian Visibility Week, we speak to one of South Africa’s most committed and fearless voices in queer activism: Roché Kester.
Helen Zille’s Transphobia: Hate Dressed up as “Common sense”:
In the wake of a regressive UK Supreme Court ruling, Helen
Conversion Therapy Explained: The Hidden Abuse Still Facing LGBTQ+ People:
Behind the progressive legal framework, LGBTQ+ conversion therapy remains alive and unchecked in South Africa. Here's what you need to know.
“Who Am I to Judge?”: The Pope Who Opened the Door to LGBTQ+ Dialogue:
Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving behind a mixed but historic legacy on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church.
The ‘Monogamy Superiority Myth’: New Research Suggests Unconventional Relationships Are Just as Satisfying:
A new study challenges the long-held belief that monogamous relationships are more satisfying than non-monogamous ones
Opinion | God Loves All Humanity, Even Queer People:
This Easter, author and activist Mpho Buntse calls on Christians to affirm queer lives in the spirit of Jesus’s inclusive love.
Updated LGBTQIA+ Guidelines Launched for South African Mental Health Professionals:
Mental health professionals in South Africa now have access to updated new guidelines for working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
6 Non-Binary and Transgender Trailblazers from Southern Africa:
Across Southern Africa, transgender trailblazers are stepping into leadership, visibility, and advocacy. Here are six you need to know!
My Journey to Finding My Transgender Me:
Mandy Jovial Swali, a transgender refugee from Uganda living in South Africa, shares her harrowing journey to becoming her authentic self.
South Africa’s Trans Community Feels Abandoned, Despondent Following USAID Funding Freeze:
Transgender activist Aurora Krotoa Moses speaks about the true cost of Trump's USAID funding freeze on South Africa’s trans community.
The Silent Epidemic: How Gay Men in South Africa Face Rising Violence in the Digital Age:
Dating apps are being weaponised to attack gay men in South Africa. We spoke to the author of a new study that sheds light on the crisis.