Entertainment
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Here’s the SA Drag Reality Show You’ve Been Waiting For!:
Meet the seven South African queens supreme who star in the new upcoming Showmax drag reality show Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap.
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Embracing Diversity: Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town Joins LGBTQ+ Inclusive Travel Program:
Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town has officially become part of the LGBTQ+ inclusive travel program on Booking.com.
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South African Gay Country Star Orville Peck Teams Up With Kylie Minogue:
Get ready to hit the dance floor! South African-born gay country star Orville Peck has teamed up with pop icon Kylie Minogue and DJ/producer Diplo for a new disco-country club banger, Midnight Ride.
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Johannesburg Pride Reveals First Details of 35th Edition:
Pride of Africa has announced the preliminary details for the 35th Johannesburg Pride celebration set to take place in October 2024.
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Unveiling the Queer Odyssey of Lil Nas X: Identity and Liberation:
In the world of music, Lil Nas X stands as more than just a chart-topping artist; he's an emblem of queer resilience and authenticity.
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OUTtv Proud Shows its Colours on eVOD:
OUTtv Proud, the popular channel dedicated to diverse and inclusive storytelling, is now streaming in South Africa on eVOD.
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Meet Anastasia K Boney, The First Trans Miss Drag South Africa:
A 33-year-old Northern Cape police constable has made history by becoming the first transgender woman to win the Miss Drag South Africa title.
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Daniel Radcliffe “Sad” Over JK Rowling’s Transphobic Views:
Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has addressed JK Rowling’s increasingly anti-trans outbursts, asserting that he remains a committed ally.
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SA Fashion Week: James Presents Wows with Upcycling Collection:
James Moroeng of James Presents may not have won this year's SA Fashion Week Mr Price New Talent Search, but he certainly stole the show.
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First African Roller Derby Team to Achieve International Ranking:
Meet Johannesburg's very own rough and tough roller derby team, Golden City Rollers, who are making a name for themselves internationally.
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President of Taiwan Congratulates RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner:
The President of Taiwan herself has extended congratulations to Taiwan-born queen Nymphia Wind, the newest RuPaul’s Drag Race champion.
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Queer Music: Pichi Keane, Thandiswa Mazwai, Olly Alexander & Umlilo:
In celebration of queer music, here are recent releases from SA stars Pichi Keane, Umlilo, Thandiswa Mazwai, and the UK's Olly Alexander.
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Hunky East London Cop Devan Cox Sets Social Media Ablaze:
The sizzling sensation known as East London's finest, Officer Devan Cox, has ignited a wildfire on social media with a bathroom selfie.
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Mr Gay World Responds to Louw Breytenbach Case Dismissal:
Mr Gay World is considering whether to resume legal action against former titleholder Louw Breytenbach after its defamation case was dismissed.
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Mr Gay World 2024 Comes to Great Britain!:
For the first time, the Mr Gay World contest will grace the shores of Great Britain in 2024, at the Downton Abbey location of Alnwick Castle.
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Bonang Slammed for Ghana Visit Amidst Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Uproar:
South African media personality Bonang Matheba accused of snubbing her queer fan base by visiting Ghana, which has passed an Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
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First Look at SA Queer Filmmaker Oliver Hermanus’s International Series:
Introducing South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus' international series, Mary & George, starring Oscar-winner Julianne Moore.
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All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness:
Queer film in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, featuring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, hits South African cinemas.
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Latheem rebrands as Jason Orpheus, unveils new single “Ghost”:
Out Cape Town singer-songwriter, Latheem, has undergone a transformative rebranding and emerged with a new identity as Jason Orpheus.
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They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream:
If someone told you that you were “serving c*nt”, would you be offended? Christian Ilbury looks at the term's long history in queer communities.