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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.
Johannesburg Man Recounts Grindr Gang Attack in Kempton Park:
A 22-year-old gay man from Johannesburg has recounted a harrowing experience of being targeted and robbed by Grindr Gang criminals.
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.
US: Donald Trump Promises to Target Transgender Americans on “Day One”:
US President-elect Donald Trump has declared that he will clamp down on what he described as “transgender lunacy” in his first day in office.
UK Government’s Puberty Blockers Ban for Trans Youth Sparks Outcry:
The UK government is accused of pandering to divisive public discourses and misinformation instead of centring the well-being of trans youth.
Lithuania: Constitutional Court Overturns LGBTI Families Ban:
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a ban on public depictions of LGBTI families is unconstitutional and must be repealed.
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.
Ghana: Supreme Court Dismisses Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Challenges:
Ghana's Supreme Court rejects petitions challenging the country’s harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, clearing the way for it to potentially become law.
Kenya: LGBTIQ+ Fashion Designer Edwin Chiloba’s Killer Sentenced to 50 Years:
Jacktone Odhiambo, convicted of murdering his housemate and LGBTIQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba in Kenya, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA Over Saudi Arabia World Cup:
Human rights groups criticise FIFA for awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a nation that allows the death penalty for homosexuality.
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.
The LGBTQ+ Outlook: Why Positive LGBTQ+ Narratives Matter:
Sometimes we have to remind ourselves of positive LGBTQ+ narratives; that queer people can be seen, loved and be happy.
Report Exposes Sexual Harassment in SA Universities, LGBTQIA+ Students at Heightened Risk:
The Commission for Gender Equality has released a report detailing the persistence of sexual harassment in South African universities.
This Brazilian Tennis Star is an Exceedingly Rare Out Pro Male Player:
Brazilian player João Lucas Reis da Silva has become one of the few active male professionals on the tennis circuit to come out as queer.
Ghana: New President Non-Committal on Signing Anti-LGBTQ Bill:
Ghana's president-elect, John Mahama, has taken a cautious stance on whether he will sign the country's controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law.
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.
Muldersdrift Gay Couple in Grindr Hostage Ordeal Allege Police Neglect:
A gay couple have shared a harrowing account of being held hostage in their Muldersdrift home by a man they met online and his accomplice.
Alert: Reports of Gay Dating App Attacks in Southern Gauteng:
Reports have emerged of abduction and extortion targeting gay men via dating apps in the Orange Farm and Vaal areas of Gauteng.