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Gay men who ‘sound gay’ face more stigma and discrimination:
Researchers say gay men are more likely than lesbian women to face stigma and prejudice from heterosexual people due to the sound of their voice.

Summer Solstice Gay Weekend postponed over Covid-19 fears:
The Summer Solstice Gay Weekend is postponed due to growing concerns around a possible second wave of Covid-19 cases during the festive season.

Trans rights activists dismayed by UK puberty blockers ruling:
LGBTIQ groups have expressed disappointment at a UK High Court ruling that trans children under the age of 16 are not mature enough to decide to use puberty blockers.

The Summer Solstice Gay Weekend is here!:
After a long drought, pink partying is back - with a bang! The Summer Solstice Gay Weekend is the first-ever gay event of its kind in Jozi!

Sam Smith drops new album ‘Love Goes’:
Multi-award-winning global queer star Sam Smith has released their new album Love Goes, which features hits like Dancing with a Stranger and the latest single Diamonds.

Blvck Queer Block:
Blvck Queer Block (BQB) is a new South African creative, collaborative and authentic performance forum that represents black and queer women on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Christmas is coming early for Euphoria fans:
While Season 2 of the Emmy-winning HBO drama series Euphoria may be delayed by Covid, it will return with two special episodes in December.

United Prides of Africa claims impressive viewership:
The organisers of the recent first United Prides of Africa online event say that they achieved a massive reach.

Pride Month | Best LGBTQ shows and movies to watch now on Netflix:
In celebration of Pride Month, we’ve rounded up some of the must-watch LGBTQ shows and movies on Netflix that are available to stream right now in South Africa.

Dr Bev Ditsie film premiere and Pride 30 family meeting:
Celebrate 30 years of LGBTQIA+ Pride in South Africa with a "family meeting" and film premiere by Dr Bev Ditsie on Sunday 18 October.