Author Archive

Trans History: Kewpie – The Unapologetic Icon of District Six: “I’ve always realised that I am me. I’m Kewpie. I’m just me.” Cape Town's Kewpie is remembered as an icon of queer and trans history in South Africa.

Kenya Red Cross Accused of Hosting Anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Platform of Hate”: A pan-African conference that has drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights advocates is set to take place in Nairobi.

Trans History: Marsha P. Johnson, The Woman Who Refused to Be Erased: “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” These words capture the fiery heart and fearless spirit of Marsha P. Johnson.

“Writing My Own Narrative”: South Africa’s First Male Gay Footballer, Phuti Lekoloane: Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, catches up with MambaOnline about the power of queer visibility in sports.

“No Place for Torture”: Dep. Minister Letsike Demands Action on LGBTIQ+ Rights in Africa: Deputy Minister Steve Letsike has called out the ongoing persecution and torture of LGBTIQ+ people across Africa as unacceptable and illegal.

Leaked Letter: Deputy Minister Slams KZN’s “Sexist” and “Dangerous” GBV Campaign: Deputy Minister Steve Letsike criticises the KZN government’s latest anti-GBV campaign for its “sexist,” “reductive,” and “harmful” messaging.

The Other Side of Amstel Maboa: On Legacy, Growth, and Queer Joy: A trailblazer in entertainment, fashion and advocacy, Amstel Maboa opens up about life beyond the stage and the journey of being himself.

“We Are Not a Footnote”: Roché Kester on Lesbian Visibility, Power and Healing: As we mark Lesbian Visibility Week, we speak to one of South Africa’s most committed and fearless voices in queer activism: Roché Kester.

Muhsin Hendricks: Still No Justice After Queer Imam’s Assassination: More than two months after the assassination of gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks, the pain remains raw, and the calls for justice more urgent.

Colour Me Bold: The Lesbian-Led Foundation Rewriting Rural Queer Futures: Lesbian couple Sithembiso Thipe and Faith Edmunds tell us how they are centering the lived realities of queer women in North West Province.