Author Archive

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.

In Pictures: Feather Awards 2019: The 11th Feather Awards was a spectacular celebration of the LGBTQ community. Here's our exclusive gallery of the celebs, the fashion and winners of the big night.

The world’s first gender-neutral dolls have arrived: The makers of Barbie have unveiled a new range of gender-neutral dolls that allow children the freedom to create their own characters and genders.

Indonesia | President delays draconian extramarital sex ban: Indonesia's president, Joko Widodo, has delayed the ratification of a controversial new penal code that would criminalise sex outside of marriage, including sex between LGBTQ people.

Israel’s education minister backs gay conversion therapy: There are calls for Israel's Education Minister, Rafael Peretz, to be fired after he said he believes that gay people can be 'cured' through conversion therapy.

Mormon Church reverses extreme anti-LGBTQ policy: In a welcome but still limited move, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has dropped its ban on accepting and baptising the children of LGBTQ Mormons.

South African gay hit film Kanarie to get US release: After a successful run at the local box office, it's been announced that the award-winning gay-themed Afrikaans film Kanarie will be released in US cinemas.

New York Times: Nakhane one of 10 artists to watch in 2019: Nakhane's star continues to rise around the world as the New York Times sings the praises of the South African queer musician.

Pope Francis says being gay is a “fashion” plaguing the priesthood: Pope Francis says he's concerned that priests are in danger of falling victim to the "fashion" of being gay.