HEADLINES
Vatican May Allow Celibate Gay Priests to Enter Priesthood:
In what some say is a step forward, the Vatican is more open to admitting gay priests into the priesthood, provided they remain celibate.
The Trumpification of Meta: Company Now Dubbed “An Anti-LGBTQ Company”:
Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Corporate America Still Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusion Despite Backlash:
As some high-profile corporations scale back diversity and inclusion
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.
You’ve Got the Power: Unleash Your Sexual Health:
Imagine being your own superhero. The kind who’s fully in charge of their sexual health, ready to conquer the world—and the bedroom.
Alarm as Meta Drops Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech Policies:
Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are facing criticism for aligning with the Trump-fueled conservatism sweeping through the American tech sector.
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Pledges to Crack Down on LGBTIQ+ Community:
In a distressing development, Zanu-PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has vowed to intensify the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality.
Transgender Woman in Brutal Hate Crime Attack in Tshwane Tavern:
A 23-year-old transgender woman from Tshwane has survived a violent hate crime attack that's left her with physical and emotional scars.
Comoros: Two Women Convicted of Same-Sex Intimacy:
A same-sex female couple in the island nation of Comoros has been sentenced to several months in prison for their intimate relationship.
New French Guidelines Support Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth:
New French medical guidelines back the importance of gender-affirming care for trans youth, including the use of puberty blockers.
Russia: Man Dies After Arrest for Running LGBT Travel Agency:
The director of a travel agency arrested by Russian authorities for allegedly organising LGBT tours was found dead in his cell in Moscow.
JK Rowling Denies That Trans Children Exist (She’s Wrong):
Delving deeper into her transphobia, Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked outrage by falsely claiming that trans children don't exist.
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.
Johannesburg Man Recounts Grindr Gang Attack in Kempton Park:
A 22-year-old gay man from Johannesburg has recounted a harrowing experience of being targeted and robbed by Grindr Gang criminals.
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.
US: Donald Trump Promises to Target Transgender Americans on “Day One”:
US President-elect Donald Trump has declared that he will clamp down on what he described as “transgender lunacy” in his first day in office.
UK Government’s Puberty Blockers Ban for Trans Youth Sparks Outcry:
The UK government is accused of pandering to divisive public discourses and misinformation instead of centring the well-being of trans youth.
Lithuania: Constitutional Court Overturns LGBTI Families Ban:
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a ban on public depictions of LGBTI families is unconstitutional and must be repealed.