Mambagirl News

‘High rate’ of LGBTI-identifying Malawians kept under wraps: A new report has found that more than double the percentage of Malawians identify as LGBTI compared to South Africans, but they remain largely hidden.

Pride TV connects with mobile LGBTQ+ film fans: Pride TV Channel, Africa's only dedicated LGBTQ+ video-on-demand streaming service is offering an affordable new mobile-ready version on Vodacom's Video Play platform.

In Pictures: The first Feathers Festival: The recent Feathers Festival in Johannesburg was a truly memorable Afro-queer affair, boasting stylish, beautiful people, cutting edge fashion and world-class music.

2019 Trans Day of Remembrance is the deadliest to date: This year's international Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) - the 21st commemoration - is the deadliest year on record for transgender people worldwide.

Scientists: Same-sex behaviours likely part of all animals’ original evolution: Researchers believe that same-sex behaviours evolved naturally alongside different-sex behaviours among all sexually producing animals.

Malaysia | 4 men caned for alleged gay ‘offences’: The “vicious” caning of four men in Malaysia convicted of “an attempt at sexual intercourse against the order of nature” is part of an increasing crackdown on LGBTI people in the country.

SA hate pastor backs Israel Folau on gays causing natural disasters: Local hate pastor Oscar Bougardt has thrown his weight behind sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau’s claim that Australia's massive bushfires are due to God's fury over same-sex marriage.

Planet Fitness in locker room homophobia and racism row: A queer Johannesburg couple has accused Planet Fitness of not taking appropriate action against a group of men who made homophobic and racist comments in the gym's changeroom.

Zimbabwe transgender activist Rikki Nathanson wins landmark court case: Mugabe would be rolling in his grave, said a local news site, after transgender woman Rikki Nathanson won a historic lawsuit against the Zimbabwe government for discrimination.

Makeup artist takes Miss Gay Western Cape crown (Pics): Maxine Wild, a 24-year-old makeup artist from Belhar, was recently crowned the winner of one of the most prestigious annual drag pageants in South Africa; Miss Gay Western Cape.

This tender music video celebrates young queer love: A new music video by producer Andrea Consoli and Lima Alpha Uniform is a heartwarming celebration of young queer love that you must watch.

Comedian Kevin Meyer resumes homophobic jokes: Despite a public backlash, Facebook bans and complaints to the SAHRC, Johannesburg comedian Kevin Meyer is continuing to make and instigate homophobic comments on social media.

Tinder addresses complaints of transgender discrimination: Popular dating app Tinder says it is taking steps to improve its service after transgender members complained that they have been banned.

Uganda | 67 charged with “common nuisance” after gay-friendly bar raid: Sixty-seven of the around 120 people arrested at a popular gay-friendly bar in Uganda have been formally charged.

Still no arrests in actor’s homophobic hate crime mob attack: Police have yet to arrest the suspects in the homophobic hate crime attack on South African actor Sisonke Yafele in Makhanda (Grahamstown).

Presidency silent as anger grows over Uganda “shut up” comments: Despite widespread condemnation of Deputy President David Mabuza's statement that South Africa should not interfere in the persecution of LGBTIQ+ people in Uganda, the presidency has remained silent on the matter.

Uganda | Police raid LGBTIQ-friendly bar in Kampala: Police have arrested 120 people in an apparent drugs raid on a gay-friendly bar in Kampala, but activists say that this was an excuse to target the LGBTQ community.

Mob attack on LGBT community in Liberia: A party hosted by members of the LGBT community in Liberia ended in violence when they were attacked by a mob in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Queer Books | Nataniël’s bio and two collections of stories: Three new South African queer books were recently unveiled, including Nataniël's first full autobiography and two collections of African queer life and stories, in both graphic and written formats.

LGBTQ characters on US TV at an all-time high: There are more LGBTQ characters on American broadcast television than ever before, and, for the first time, LGBTQ women outnumber men.