Culture

In Pictures: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s Disney Collection: Out and proud South African designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee, has unveiled his recent limited-edition capsule collection with Disney.
Beyond Acceptance: Queer Filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp: We spoke with filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp about representation, his journey as a queer storyteller, and the vision behind his newest film.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2024: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in December 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl: Experience the spectacle of MCQP, Cape Town's iconic themed queer party, with these stunning images of its recent 30th edition.
2025 Cape Town Pride Festival: First Details Announced: The 2025 edition of the Cape Town Pride March and Mardi Gras will paint the city in rainbow colours on 1 March. Here’s what you need to know.
MambaOnline’s Top Interviews and Profiles of 2024: In 2024, MambaOnline showcased inspiring queer trailblazers and changemakers. Here’s your chance to explore our top 10 must-read interviews and profiles of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Africa Crowned the World’s Power Bottom Capital: Grindr's Unwrapped 2024 report reveals a cheeky accolade for South Africa, with the country scoring the world’s highest percentage of bottoms!
Get Your Groove On! Disco City Brings 70s & 80s Magic to Jozi: Ready to boogie this festive season? Disco City is set to light up Joburg’s Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City from 27 December to 12 January.
Opinion: Is Public Cruising Making a Comeback?: Cruising has long been part of gay life in many parts of the world. Hendrik Baird offers his perspective on cruising and its place in the digital age.  
“Demure” TikTok Queen Jools Lebron Sparked Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year: The LGBTIQ+ community’s impact on popular culture is clear in Dictionary.com's choice of "demure" as Word of the Year.
Review: The Blueprint by Ina Propriette – A Blue Love Letter to Cape Town Drag Herstory: Ina Propriette’s 'The Blueprint' dazzles while reclaiming and reimagining Cape Town's queer drag culture, writes Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie.
Luke Evans’ Memoir Shows Why ‘There’s no Such Thing as a Gay Jehovah’s Witness’: Out Hollywood actor Luke Evans writes candidly in his memoir about experiencing homophobia while growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness.
Yes, It’s Helen Zille in Drag!: South African politician Helen Zille, who's been accused of transphobia, has undergone an astonishing drag transformation for Die Tollie & Manila Show.