HEADLINES
Russia: Bid to define LGBTI+ activism as an “extremist” movement:
The government of Russia is attempting to label efforts to secure LGBTI+ rights as "extremist," a move towards further outlawing LGBTI+ activism.
Queer Music: Peter Ngqibs unveils new album “WDYS?”:
South African Born, USA-based and proudly out Peter Ngqibs, a rising star in the music realm, is making waves with his new album, WDYS?.
Trans Day of Remembrance: Alarming trends in global transphobic violence:
It's been revealed that 320 trans people were reported murdered around the globe in the last year, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Nkoli: The Vogue Opera – the making of a musical about a queer liberation activist in South Africa:
Composer Philip Miller and members of the company reveal how they brought Simon Nkoli's life to the stage with Nkoli: The Vogue-Opera.
Report: Teachers accused of “gross misconduct” in “preventable” suicide:
A damning report on the tragic suicide
Kids of gay dads via surrogacy do better than other kids:
A new study comparing gay dads (via surrogacy) and heterosexual parents (via old-school conception) reveals that kids of gay dads thrive.
LGBTIQ+ activists face alleged Grindr Gang supporters in court:
Activists say they've been confronted in court by alleged members of the Grindr Gang who were supporting men accused of kidnapping a student.
Tanzania: Court backs homophobic arrest of human rights lawyers:
The High Court of Tanzania has upheld the arrest of three human rights lawyers after they were accused of "promoting homosexuality."
Top cop’s queer novel wins prestigious literary award:
Colonel Dimakatso Mokwena’s queer novel Here Comes the Gay King has been awarded the prestigious K Sello Duiker Memorial Literary Award.
In Pictures: The 2023 Feather Awards:
Dive into our image gallery of the 2023 Feather Awards - the fashionistas, activists, celebrities and unforgettable queer glamour moments!
Grindr Gang victim released after traumatic 5-day ordeal:
A 22-year-old Joburg man, who endured a harrowing five-day ordeal after being kidnapped by Grindr Gang criminals, has been released.
Armand Joubert: A distinctive queer voice:
Former The Voice South Africa contestant and rising queer hitmaker Armand Joubert talks music and life with MambaOnline.
Beyond Borders: LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in SA:
South Africa is often seen as a safe haven for many African LGBTQ+ asylum seekers but the reality is usually far from ideal.
Weekend of terror: Fears for new Grindr Gang victim:
Gauteng activists are scrambling to help a missing young man said to have been kidnapped and tortured for R50,000 ransom by Grindr Gang criminals.
Nkoli: The Vogue-Opera brings Simon Nkoli’s legacy to life:
Experience the life of Simon Nkoli, South Africa's iconic gay anti-apartheid freedom fighter, in the groundbreaking Nkoli: The Vogue-Opera.
Glamour meets activism at the 2023 Feather Awards:
The 15th annual Feather Awards brought a unique fusion of glamour, activism, and entertainment to The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
Yaya Mavundla’s bold fashion statement for Grindr Gang victims:
Trans activist Yaya Mavundla made a powerful fashion statement at Thursday's Feather Awards to draw attention to Grindr Gang victims.
Help free up government buildings for women’s shelters, MPs urged:
MPs have been told that there is a worrying shortage of shelters in South Africa, with few to no shelters for LGBTQ+ people in most provinces.
Singer Craig Lucas recounts terrifying robbery:
Out and proud singer-songwriter Craig Lucas has revealed that he feared for his life during a harrowing roadside robbery in Cape Town.
Vatican: Trans people can be baptised and be godparents:
The Vatican has affirmed that transgender individuals, including those who have undergone medical transitions, can be baptised as Catholics.