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LGBTQ circus star Cassandra Stone fondly remembered:
Cassandra Stone, a much-loved South African transgender circus and drag performer who performed internationally, has passed away.

Beefcakes still unable to open doors due to lockdown:
Beefcakes, one of South Africa’s premier LGBTQ and bachelorette party venues has been unable to open its doors due to the strict lockdown rules imposed by the government.

Online event aims to ‘unite Prides in Africa’:
Pride organisations around Africa have come together to organise a ‘Uniting Prides in Africa’ online event on Saturday, 26 September 2020.

Pride of Africa calls for submissions from LGBTQ+ organisations:
Pride of Africa is requesting LGBTQ+ organisations to come forward for an initiative that aims to showcase their work and experiences. The plan is to highlight these NPOs and NGOs in an online platform.

Making peace with these eye-popping male models:
Male models Josué Tarí Madariaga and Tomi Mikael Lappi celebrate the launch of Modus Vivendi's latest underwear line in a striking outdoor photoshoot.

In pics | Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras 2020:
Cape Town Pride 2020 was a celebration of sexual and gender diversity and a platform for the struggle for the equal rights and inclusion.

Putin wants to ban same-sex marriage in Russia’s Constitution:
President Vladimir Putin's conservative crusade to "protect families" now extends to amending Russia's Constitution to specifically outlaw same-sex marriage.

Anger as killer of trans activist Nare Mphela remains free:
Activists are furious that a month after her brutal murder, Limpopo police have yet to arrest the killer or killers of transgender groundbreaker Nare Mphela.

Pride TV connects with mobile LGBTQ+ film fans:
Pride TV Channel, Africa's only dedicated LGBTQ+ video-on-demand streaming service is offering an affordable new mobile-ready version on Vodacom's Video Play platform.

In Pictures: The first Feathers Festival:
The recent Feathers Festival in Johannesburg was a truly memorable Afro-queer affair, boasting stylish, beautiful people, cutting edge fashion and world-class music.