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04/06/2026

💉 A community survey finds strong demand among South African gay, bi and other men who have s*x with men for LEN, the new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection being rolled out this month. Here's what else the survey revealed. ⬇️

Survey finds strong demand among South African gay, bi and other MSM for LEN, the new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.

03/06/2026

🌈 Looking for the perfect Pride Month night out in Johannesburg?

Step into the chic, New York-inspired world of The Naked Woolf for an evening of q***r networking, inspiration and celebration at the MambaOnline Q***r Business Networking Social on 18 June.

✨ Beautiful venue
✨ Powerful conversations
✨ Stylish crowd
✨ Great music and drinks
✨ Incredible networking opportunities

With special guest speaker Sylvester Chauke and MC Yaya Mavundla, this is where q***r professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives connect.

🎟️ Tickets are just R150 and include:
🥂 Welcome drink
🍴 Canapés
🎶 DJ entertainment

Plus, proceeds support MambaOnline’s work for South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community.

🎫 Grab your ticket before they sell out: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/376027-mambaonline-q***r-business-networking-social/

02/06/2026

🚨 A new UK government draft code has come under fire as unworkable "gender policing" that would exclude transgender people from public life. It could lead to discrimination, forced outing and increased risks for trans communities. Here's what's at stake. ⬇️

Rights groups say the UK's new Code of Practice will increase discrimination, exclusion and risks for transgender people in public life.

02/06/2026

🌈 Do you have your tickets for the MambaOnline Q***r Business Networking Social, MCd by activist and media personality Yaya Mavundla?

An inspiring evening in Johannesburg bringing together LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, brands and changemakers for meaningful connection, powerful conversation and engaging socialising.

✨ Featuring special guest speaker Sylvester Chauke — award-winning brand strategist, entrepreneur and industry maverick — sharing his journey of building success and influence as an openly q***r African man without compromising his authenticity.

📍 The Naked Woolf, Rosebank
📅 Thursday 18 June
🕕 18:00 – 22:00
🎟️ Tickets: R150

Your ticket includes:
🥂 Complimentary welcome drink
🍴 Canapés
🎶 DJ entertainment
🤝 Incredible networking opportunities

It’s also a fundraiser supporting MambaOnline’s vital work as a media voice for South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community. Every rand raised will be MATCHED by The Other Foundation.

🎫 Get your ticket now here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/376027-mambaonline-q***r-business-networking-social

02/06/2026

🌈 This Pride Month, discover one of South Africa’s most fascinating pieces of q***r history. Did you know that words like Beaulah and zhoosh have roots in Gayle, a secret language created by q***r South Africans during apartheid?

Here's the story behind South Africa’s q***r language ⬇️

Gayle, a secret gay language that flourished during apartheid South Africa, is still used by q***r and straight people alike.

02/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Simon Nkoli’s incredible story is heading back to Johannesburg. The acclaimed musical returns for THREE performances only this Pride Month before its European premiere. 🎭 All the details ⬇️

Simon Nkoli musical returns to Johannesburg for just three shows, celebrating the LGBTQ+ activist, Pride pioneer and anti-apartheid hero.

01/06/2026

Ghana’s extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill has passed Parliament. What comes next for q***r communities? West African spiritual leader and activist Mpho Nana Davis Mac-Iyalla shares a message of defiance, resilience and hope. Read it here 👇🏿

West African LGBTQ+ spiritual leader Mpho Nana Davis Mac-Iyalla reflects on resiliance in the face of Ghana’s newly passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

01/06/2026

"Visibility alone is not enough." 🏳️‍🌈 Ethekwini Pride 2026 marked the start of International Pride Month with a flag-raising and launch ceremony in Pietermaritzburg, along with calls for action, equality and LGBTQI+ safety. Read and watch here. ⬇️

Ethekwini Pride 2026 launched Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony in Pietermaritzburg with calls for action, equality and LGBTQI+ safety.

01/06/2026

The annual Khumbulani (“Remember” in isiXhosa) Pride took to the streets of Khayelitsha in Cape Town to remember slain q***r teenager KwaKhanya Mhlanganisi and other victims of LGBTQ+ hate and violence.

On Saturday, 23 May, dozens of activists and community members gathered to sing, march and call for justice for victims and survivors of anti-LGBTQ+ violence.

Malaika Delport was there to cover the event for MambaOnline.

31/05/2026

What does q***r leadership look like beyond activism and crisis response? In this powerful reflection, MambaOnline Managing Editor Nompilo Gwala shares her experience of attending the iSango LeNkululeko q***r leadership camp. Read it here 👇🏿

MambaOnline Managing Editor Nompilo Gwala shares her powerful experience of attending the iSango LeNkululeko q***r leadership camp.