1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (404+ words) Woolworths has responded to questions from Mamba Online about its decision to disable comments on its Pride Month social media posts, explaining that the move was made to protect its community rather than distance itself from LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Observers noted…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (399+ words) One of the two accused in the Cape Town murder of queer Khayelitsha teenager Kwa Khanya Mhlanganisi has been granted bail, sparking concern among LGBTQ+ activists and community members closely following the case. The matter returned to court on Wednesday,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (157+ words) Hundreds of people filled Durban's South Beach beachfront on Saturday 6 June as e Thekwini Pride 2026 culminated in a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ visibility, equality and solidarity. This year's event stood out for the strong presence of families and allies, with…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (461+ words) In an apparent effort to avoid hateful reactions, Woolworths has turned off comments on its 2026 International Pride Month social media posts. Cape Town content creator Luke Hackney highlighted the move in an Instagram video, arguing that it's just one example…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (618+ words) A new community survey by OUT LGBT Well-being has found overwhelming interest among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lenacapavir (LEN), the groundbreaking HIV prevention injection set to roll out in South Africa this…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (334+ words) Apollo's Taberna et Mixtarium in Linden, Johannesburg recently welcomed guests to an unforgettable media launch evening, offering a tantalising glimpse into what promises to be one of of the city's most exciting new queer venues. Apollo's Taberna & Mixtarium is a…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (786+ words) As Pride Month unfolds across the world, Pierre Brouard and Thembisile M Dlamini from the Psychological Society of South Africa's Sexuality and Gender Division explore why Queer Pride in Africa remains deeply political " and why resisting silence, shame, and exclusion…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (659+ words) Ethekwini Pride 2026 officially kicked off International Pride Month in South Africa's Kwa Zulu-Natal province on 1 June with a flag-raising ceremony in Pietermaritzburg, bringing together LGBTQI+ activists, community leaders, faith leaders, allies, and international partners in a powerful call for equality,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (145+ words) The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg hosted a powerful showcase of queer African artists on 21 May to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The programme explored language as both a tool of exclusion and a form of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1113+ words) What does queer leadership look like beyond activism and crisis response? In this powerful reflection, Mamba Online Managing Editor Nompilo Gwala shares her experience of attending i Sango Le Nkululeko, a leadership camp focused on dialogue, learning and community-building among…...