Mambagirl News

Young lesbian woman “stoned to death” in Katlehong:
The death toll is mounting once again. It's been reported that a 24-year-old lesbian mom from Zimbabwe was brutally murdered in Gauteng.

Joburg lesbian couple win right to both be legal parents:
A lesbian couple have won their legal bid to amend the Children's Act so that they are both recognised as legal parents of their babies.

Con Court: Jon Qwelane guilty but hate speech definition amended:
A victory for SA's LGBT+ community as the Constitutional Court confirms Jon Qwelane was guilty of hate speech but amends the Equality Act.

Top US Catholic priest resigns after homophobic witch-hunt:
A monsignor in the US Catholic Church has resigned after a publication used unethical means to link him to Grindr and gay venues.

EU threatens Hungary with action over “shameful” anti-LGBTIQ law:
The European Union has warned Hungary that it will take action if the country does not repeal its repressive new anti-LGBTQ law.

South Africa has become numb to LGBTIQ+ murders:
Thousands protest in Spain over a gay man's killing yet South Africans appear untroubled by the murder of almost twenty LGBTIQ+ people.

Winter indoor gardening tips for the urban homosexual:
With winter well underway (and yet another hard lockdown), here are a few essential winter indoor gardening tips for the urban homosexual.

DA to propose Bill to ban LGBTQIA+ conversion therapy for children:
South Africa could become one of the growing number of countries to ban the dangerous practice of LGBTQIA+ conversion therapy for young people.

President Ramaphosa: Your South Africa is in a state of Queer disarray:
As SA deals with horror LGBTQ+ murders, Mpho Buntse tells President Ramaphosa that talk shops, speeches and press releases are not enough.

Canada moves to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy:
Lawmakers in Canada's House of Commons have passed a federal bill to outlaw the dangerous practice of conversion therapy.

Uthingo Network | Gay & Lesbian Network changes name and focus:
There are exciting changes at the PMB-based Gay and Lesbian Network, including being renamed Uthingo Network and a new five-year strategy.

Uganda | 44 arrested at LGBTI+ youth shelter:
44 people in Uganda have been arrested and allegedly subjected to police abuse and torture in a raid on an LGBTI+ youth shelter in Kampala.

Transgender hopefuls urged to enter Miss SA pageant:
Miss SA, the country's most high profile pageant, confirms that transgender women are allowed to enter and take part in the 2021 contest.

Namibia | This is the moment Paula and Maya finally arrived home:
After months of delays, a gay couple's surrogate baby girls, Paula and Maya, have finally arrived home in Namibia to meet the rest of their family.

Gay sperm donor battles same-sex couple to see child:
A court battle is looming between a gay man and a same-sex couple over access to the young boy that he helped conceive as a sperm donor.

Lindo Cele’s killer sentenced to 25 years for hate crime murder:
The man accused of brutally stabbing up-and-coming queer musician Lindo Cele has been found guilty of his murder and sentenced to prison.

Cricket South Africa accused of homophobia:
Former cricketer Karen Smithies is claiming that CSA rejected her as team manager for the SA women’s cricket team because she is LGBTQ.

SANBS explains controversial PrEP blood donation ban:
As it launches a new diversity campaign, the SA National Blood Service (SANBS) has insisted that

Nation mourns Zulu King accused of homophobia:
For many in South Africa's LGBTQ community, the late King Goodwill Zwelithini will be remembered for perpetuating cultural homophobia.

Japan | Court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional:
The LGBTQ community in Japan is celebrating its first court victory finding that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.