Entertainment
LGBTIQ+ community grieves as Lumko Johnson passes away:
South Africa's queer community is remembering actor, producer and former Yo-TV presenter Lumko 'Johnson' Leqela who has died at the age of 32.
Shanon Kannigan to represent SA in Mr Gay World 2022:
Johannesburg-born Shanon Kannigan will be South Africa’s representative in the upcoming Mr Gay World contest in Cape Town on 15 October 2022.
New Queer Music: Tamara Dey & Latheem:
As South Africa slides into spring, LGBTQ+ ally Tamara Dey and queer singer/songwriter Latheem have released two new dancefloor stompers.
Umlilo celebrates femme power in queer VR 360 music video:
South African artist Umlilo has unveiled what's said to be Africa’s first queer virtual reality 360 music video for her new track, Bhuti.
Mohale Motaung speaks his truth:
Fresh from his revelatory interview special, we talked to Mohale Motaung about fame, his turbulent relationship with Somizi, and what he's learned from it all.
Mr Gay World 2022 set for Cape Town:
The organisers of Mr Gay World have announced that Mr Gay World 2022 will take place in Cape Town from 9 to 16 October 2022.
Has SA had enough of the Somizi and Mohale saga?:
News that Showmax will milk Somizi and Mohale's relationship and breakup for ANOTHER show is leaving a bad taste in some people's mouths.
Poet Ntsiki Mazwai slams gay men for “competing” with women:
South African poet Ntsiki Mazwai has sparked a firestorm of queerphobia on social media with a bizarre attack on the LGBTQ community.
Beyoncé dedicates new album Renaissance to late gay uncle:
In a touching tribute, Beyoncé has revealed that her late gay uncle's influence inspired Renaissance, her seventh studio album.
Read all about it: The long and shameful history of outing by the media:
For as long as sexuality and gender have been hot button topics, the media has had a hand in outing people before they were ready to do so.
Gyre on hip-hop homophobia: I’m done keeping quiet!:
South African queer hip-hop trailblazer Gyre has had his fill of homophobia in the hip-hop scene. Now he's speaking out!
New Queer Music: Nakhane, Armand Joubert & Makhosi Lwazi:
Nakhane, Armand Joubert and Makhosi Lwazi have released a new batch of proudly queer music. Watch and listen here!
Barry Ronge left behind a 45-year queer love story:
The late Barry Ronge not only left behind a cultural legacy that touched millions but also a queer love story that spanned 45 years.
Watch! Mohale: On the Record trailer released:
Showmax has just dropped the trailer for Mohale: On the Record, a tell-all interview in which Mohale Motaung will tell his side of the story.
Bringing family-friendly drag shows to Hout Bay:
Eleven years after converting an old fish factory in Hout Bay into a weekend hotspot, Bay Harbour Market introduces family-friend drag shows.
Kasi-2-Kasi takes queer cinema and issues on the road:
Kasi-2-Kasi Queer Cinema is screening queer films and documentaries in five provinces this July to educate, challenge and reflect.
The House of Myeza redefines Youth Month with fashion & queerness:
On June 16, a group of young queer people wearing The House Of Myeza creations gathered in Joburg for a Pride-themed fashion photo shoot.
The Radical: A documentary about world’s first gay imam:
A documentary film about Capetonian Muhsin Hendricks, who became the world’s first openly gay imam, is premiering at the Encounters Film Festival.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson produces Gay Pride and Prejudice podcast:
Produced by Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Gay Pride and Prejudice gives Jane Austen’s classic romance novel a very queer spin.
Mamba’s ultimate International Pride Month playlist:
In honour of international Pride Month, here's our scorching Pride Month playlist of 21 iconic tracks celebrating all things queer!