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Ekurhuleni Council votes for inclusive gender non-binary dress code:
The City of Ekurhuleni is moving with the times, with its Council voting to amend the dress code to be inclusive of the gender non-binary community.
Western Cape Legislature illuminated in Pride rainbow colours:
In a dramatic show of support for Cape Town Pride, the Western Cape Legislature building has for the first time been illuminated in the LGBTQI+ rainbow flag colours.
Somizi’s wedding reality show breaks Showmax record:
It's a hit! South Africa's first gay celebrity wedding special has broken Showmax's first-day viewing record, beating all other local or international shows streamed on the platform to date.
DA moves to formalise 1st LGBTQ structure in Cape Town:
A motion to create the first formal body within the DA to address LGBTIQ issues has been approved in the city of Cape Town.
SA loses gay entertainer & pageant winner Mortimer Van Der Westhuizen:
The LGBTQI+ community is in mourning after former Mr Gay Cape Town and popular singer Mortimer Van Der Westhuizen tragically passed away on the weekend.
Rapport’s transphobia apology dubbed “weak” and “inadequate”:
Rapport has issued an apology for having recently published transphobic comments. Sadly, the declaration of regret is deeply underwhelming.
Touching moment 9-year-old boy asks Pete Buttigieg for advice on coming out:
Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg was deeply moved when a young boy asked for his help to come out as gay.
Exclusive! Director Oliver Hermanus on making Moffie (Watch):
Ahead of the local release of Moffie, director Oliver Hermanus and the cast speak about making the acclaimed gay-themed film.
Bollywood | India’s first gay male rom-com banned in UAE, backed by Trump:
The first gay male romantic comedy from Bollywood is making waves around the world, including getting a surprising thumbs up from US President Donald Trump.
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Somizi’s wedding reality show breaks Showmax record: Mohale and Somizi at their first wedding last year (Photo: Austin Malema)
Exclusive! Director Oliver Hermanus on making Moffie (Watch): Ahead of the local release of Moffie, director Oliver Hermanus and the cast speak
Bollywood | India’s first gay male rom-com banned in UAE, backed by Trump: The first gay male romantic comedy from Bollywood is making
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A new queer chorus for Johannesburg: The recently founded Johannesburg Queer Chorus (JQC) is gearing up to host its first rehearsals in March following four
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Ekurhuleni Council votes for inclusive gender non-binary dress code
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Western Cape Legislature illuminated in Pride rainbow colours
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Somizi’s wedding reality show breaks Showmax record
Mohale and Somizi at their first wedding last year (Photo: Austin Malema)
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DA moves to formalise 1st LGBTQ structure in Cape Town
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