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Are queer people safe on social media platforms?:
A recent report confirms that social media platforms are failing to protect queer users from abuse and hate. Here's why that matters.
In Pictures: Pretoria Pride 2022 Gallery 2:
Pretoria Pride 2022 was a vibrant safe space for the queer community to express themselves. Here's our second set of photos of the day.
In Pictures: Pretoria Pride 2022 Gallery 1:
Pretoria Pride returned to Centurion on Saturday for the 2022 edition. Here's our first gallery of images of all the fun and festivities.
Phuti Lekoloane is still scoring goals for LGBTIQ+ inclusion:
Phuti Lekoloane's LGBTI Legacy Games are set to again highlight the need for equality and inclusion in the South African football world.
In Pictures: Soweto Pride 2022:
The 18th Soweto Pride brought together elements of protest, anger, joy and celebration. Here are our photos of the day's events and faces.
Zambia: Church and politicians ramp up anti-LGBTQ+ panic:
Politicians and religious leaders in Zambia are fuelling dangerous homophobic hysteria that’s seen at least one man sentenced to prison.
Frank Malaba: Artist, Activist, Alchemist:
MambaOnline recently caught up with Zimbabwean actor, Frank Malaba, about his one man show and his LGBTQ activism.
Rainbow families: 6 South African queer celebrity parents:
With the number of gay parents steadily growing, South African queer celebrity parents are also helping to normalise rainbow families.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: August 2022:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations reported in South Africa in August 2022, collated by OUT LGBT Well-being and MambaOnline.
Open letter: Minister Motshekga must make schools safe for queer youth:
Sparked by the suicide of Tiro Moalusi, 24 groups have called on the Minister of Basic Education to make schools safe for queer youth.
Parents, this is how to support your LGBTIQ+ child:
It's important to support your LGBTIQ+ child when they come out so that they feel loved and accepted. This is how you can do it.
Mohale Motaung speaks his truth:
Fresh from his revelatory interview special, we talked to Mohale Motaung about fame, his turbulent relationship with Somizi, and what he's learned from it all.
Game-changers: The rise of queer gamers:
Defying the stereotype that the world of video games is one mostly occupied by straight men, the gaming sphere is awash with queer gamers.
WQMD – Season 3 Best of, Highlights and Recap:
In the final episode of Season 3 of WQMD, we look back on some of the highlights and most impactful moments of each episode from the season.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: July 2022:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations reported in South Africa in July 2022, collated by OUT LGBT Well-being and MambaOnline.
Monkeypox: An expert explains what gay and bi men need to know:
While anyone can get monkeypox, the current outbreak is overwhelmingly affecting sexually active gay, bi and other men who have sex with men.
WQMD – Pronouns, Identities, Expressions and You:
In this episode of WQMD, reality TV stars Sis Tamara and Yahto Kraft open up about their queer identity, expression and pronouns.
How businesses can be better LGBTQ allies all year long:
Rainbow logos during Pride Month don't cut it. Here are some ways that companies and brands can be more authentic and better LGBTQ allies throughout the year.
Doctor Dulcy Rakumakoe – fulfilling her destiny:
Motlatsi Motseoile talks to LGBTIQ+ role model Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe about her path to success and what it means to be a social entrepreneur.
WQMD – Experiences, Stories and Evolution of SA Drag Culture:
In this episode of WQMD, Shenay sits down with three South African drag superstars who open up about their experiences in the world of drag.