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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 5h
🚨 BREAKING! The SA Human Rights Commission finds that Ngizwe Mchunu’s viral homophobic rants amount to hate speech. Either he retracts and apologises, or he'll face the consequences in court. Read the full story 👇🏾  www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/10/s...
SAHRC Orders Ngizwe Mchunu to Retract Homophobic Remarks
SAHRC orders Ngizwe Mchunu to retract homophobic remarks and apologise after finding his comments violated South Africa’s Equality Act.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 18h
Queer in Afrikaans, a brand-new original podcast hosted by the charismatic drag queen, Regina Blaque, has been launched this Pride month. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/09/q...
Queer in Afrikaans – A New Podcast for Pride Month
Queer in Afrikaans, a brand-new original podcast hosted by the charismatic drag queen, Regina Blaque, has been launched this Pride month.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 19h
Cape Town Pride recently acknowledged some of the individuals and organisations that do amazing work within the LGBTQ+ community through its 2025 Pride Heroes Awards. Here are all the honourees! www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/09/c...
Cape Town Pride Celebrates LGBTQ+ Heroes
Cape Town Pride recently acknowledged some of the individuals and organisations that do amazing work within the LGBTQ+ community.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 1d
Despite being part of SA’s curriculum for 25 years, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is still missing from most classrooms. Faith, fear, and silence keep learners in the dark — but queer-inclusive voices are lighting the way. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/08/f...
Faith, Fear, and the Fight for Comprehensive Sexuality Education in South Africa
Faith, fear, and the future of sex education: Why South Africa’s schools are still failing to deliver inclusive, life-saving CSE.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 2d
The heartfelt new coming-of-age queer film, I Wish You All the Best, is set to premiere in South African cinemas this November. Find out more and watch the trailer here! 👇🏾 www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/07/q...

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This Queer Coming-of-Age Film Will Break & Heal Your Heart — Watch the Trailer!
A new coming-of-age queer film, I Wish You All the Best is set to premiere in South African cinemas this November. Watch the trailer here!
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 3d
Dangerous escalation! Former radio host Ngizwe Mchunu has taken his anti-LGBTQ+ hate campaign off the internet and into the streets — leading a mob in Johannesburg to “confront” queer people. Queer South Africans are demanding justice. 👇🏾 www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/06/n...
Ngizwe Mchunu Queer Hate: Threatens War and Rallies Mob in Joburg
Police block Ngizwe Mchunu’s anti-queer mob at KwaMai-Mai as calls grow for hate speech charges against the ex-radio host.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 4d
Pretoria Pride 2025 brought the colour, joy, and queer magic to Centurion! From dazzling drag to expressions of love, thousands celebrated visibility under the Pretoria sky. See our exclusive gallery of the celebration here. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/05/i...
In Pictures: Pretoria Pride 2025 Celebration
Revellers came out to celebrate love and LGBTIQ+ visibility at Pretoria Pride 2025. Explore MambaOnline’s vibrant gallery of the festivities.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 5d
Saturday's Pretoria Pride parade was a dazzling celebration of love, freedom, and visibility. 🌈 See the faces, colours, and moments in our exclusive photo gallery. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/05/i...
In Pictures: Pretoria Pride 2025 Parade
Centurion came alive with colour and queer joy with the 2025 Pretoria Pride parade. See the highlights in our exclusive photo gallery!
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 6d
“Equality is not un-African. It is deeply African.” In a world pushing back on diversity, Deputy Minister Steve Letsike hails the launch of SAWEI 2026 — Africa's only LGBTI+ workplace equality index. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/03/e...
“Equality Is Not Un-African”: Dep. Minister Steve Letsike Hails LGBTI+ Workplace Equality Index
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike hails SAWEI 2026, Africa’s only LGBTI+ workplace equality index, as proof that “equality is not un-African.”
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 7d
Cape Town’s Palestine mass march on Saturday highlighted solidarity—but also sparked tensions as queer groups challenged anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric by some in the movement. Read more here. 👇🏾 www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/02/q...
Queer Rights Fault Lines Surface Over Cape Town’s Mass March for Palestine
Cape Town’s Palestine march highlighted solidarity—but also tensions as queer groups challenged anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in the movement.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 7d
Hate speech outrage as sangoma and media figure Ngizwe Mchunu declares he “hates” LGBTQIA+ people after condemning a traditional same-sex wedding. Activists demand accountability. www.mambaonline.com/2025/10/02/n...
Ngizwe Mchunu’s Hate Speech Sparks Outrage After Same-Sex Wedding
Outrage as Ngizwe Mchunu sparks hate speech storm after a same-sex wedding. Activists demand accountability under SA law.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 8d
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 9d
⚠️ Grindr Gang alert in Joburg! A queer man was targeted in the Melrose Arch area in a disturbing attack. He recounts his harrowing experience and warns the community to be vigilant. www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/30/g...
Grindr Gang Crime Alert: Joburg Survivor Warns Queer Community
Grindr Gang crimes strike again: Johannesburg queer man shares his ordeal and urges the LGBTQ+ community to remain vigilant.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 10d
🌈✊🏿 Soweto Pride 2025 marked 21 years with two days of protest and celebration. From Vilakazi Street to the Equestrian Centre, queer voices roared! Here's what happened this weekend.
Soweto Pride 2025: Two Days of Resistance, Joy, and Empowerment
Soweto Pride 2025 celebrated 21 years with two days of protest, joy, and queer empowerment in Johannesburg. Here's how it played out.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 10d
Gauteng’s Pride season is in full swing. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming Pretoria Pride 2025 – the march, shows, stalls, entertainment and more on 4 Oct at Centurion Rugby Club. www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/27/p...
Pretoria Pride 2025: Everything You Need to Know
All you need to know about Pretoria Pride 2025 – the march, stalls, entertainment, tickets and more on 4 October at Centurion Rugby Club.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 11d
SAWEI 2026 — Official Launch & How-To Webinar (60-min). Get the what, the why, and the how to complete the Index by 14 Nov 2025.

When: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 09:00–10:00 SAST

Teams Webinar link: lnkd.in/dURJhd7M

About SAWEI 2026: www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/26/s...

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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 13d
Pride, protest, and queer joy on the streets of Soweto! From rainbow flags to powerful placards of love — the 2025 Soweto Pride march was unforgettable. Experience it all with our exclusive gallery of images! www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/27/i...
In Pictures: 2025 Soweto Pride March
Relive the powerful 2025 Soweto Pride March with our exclusive gallery of images showcasing activism, unity, and LGBTQ+ visibility.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 15d
Ahead of Soweto Pride, queer entrepreneurs gathered to talk about growing LGBTIQ+ businesses, strengthening networks and highlighting the power of the Pink Rand. Read about this important session here. 👉🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/23/l...
LBQ Business Network Session Highlights Power of the Pink Rand
Queer entrepreneurs unite in Soweto to strengthen the Pink Rand and build an empowered LGBTQIA+ business network in South Africa.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 16d
Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower has been elected Civil Society Co-Chair of SA’s LGBTIQ Task Team. He promises transparency, inclusion and real impact. Read more here. 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/23/s...
Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower Elected Co-Chair of SA’s LGBTIQ+ Task Team
Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower elected Co-Chair of South Africa's National LGBTIQ+ Task Team, vowing to strengthen rights and accountability.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 16d
“Where does someone like me, a Black queer Muslim, belong in this so-called Rainbow Nation?” Read Sikhander Coopoo’s deeply personal reflection on Heritage Day. 👇🏿 www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/24/o...
Op-Ed: Beyond Flags and Braais – Rethinking Heritage Day as a Queer Muslim
What does Heritage Day mean to a Black queer Muslim? Sikhander Coopoo reflects on identity, exclusion, faith, and the fight for belonging.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 17d
Porta loos for trans people in the parking lot? Pretoria’s Aurum Pop Inn clinic accuses landlord of wanting to deny trans women bathroom access and unfairly refusing lease renewal. The company denies the claims. www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/22/p...
Pretoria Clinic Forced to Relocate Amid Trans Bathroom Access Row
Pretoria’s Aurum Pop Inn clinic alleges landlord’s stance against trans bathroom access forced relocation — Strive denies discrimination.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 19d
Did you know that around 4% of the population identify as bisexual? Bisexuality is valid and real! We break down the myths, explore the facts, and celebrate bi+ visibility in the LGBTQ+ community. www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/16/q...
Queer 101: Bisexuality – All You Need to Know
Bisexuality is valid and real. We break down the myths, explore the facts, and celebrate bi+ visibility in the LGBTQ+ community.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 19d
"We refuse to be silenced.” A Pride flag at NWU in Potchefstroom was spray-painted with homophobic slurs. Students say enough is enough – and defiantly marched for change on Friday. www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/20/h...
Homophobic Gestures as NWU Students March Over Pride Flag Vandalism
Dozens of students at North-West University (NWU) have marched through campus to condemn the recent defacement of a Pride flag mural.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 20d
“Our relationship is proof that love is love.” Ugandan trans activist Mandy Jovial Swali’s heartfelt op-ed on love, labels and living authentically. www.mambaonline.com/2025/09/19/o...
Op-Ed: Breaking Misconceptions – Love Beyond Labels
Trans activist Mandy Jovial Swali shares her love story to break stereotypes about who transgender women can love.
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MambaOnline.Com @mambaonline.bsky.social · 21d
Seen, yet unseen; included, yet overlooked. In this deeply personal reflection, MambaOnline Managing Editor Nompilo Gwala unpacks what it means to navigate queer spaces, family, and activism as a bisexual woman in South Africa.

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OP-ED: Too Queer, Not Queer Enough: My Bisexual Truth
MambaOnline Managing Editor Nompilo Gwala shares her bisexual journey, challenging erasure and calling for true bisexual inclusivity in SA.
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