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Costa Carastavrakis is “Desperately Seeking Souvlaki”: Gay South African Greek author and comedian Costa Carastavrakis is launching his debut national comedy tour this July.

Queer men’s HIV support group launches in Cape Town: The Positively Alive network, which provides support for gay, bi and trans men living with HIV, is launching in Cape Town.

Umlilo explores grief in her avant-garde debut album “Mpumi”: Genderbending South African queer artist Umlilo - aka Kwaai Diva - has unveiled her long-anticipated debut album, Mpumi.

Jack Holden talks about bringing his 80s queer play, Cruise, to life: Ahead of the Cape Town opening of the English queer play, Cruise, its creator, Jack Holden, talks about what inspired him.

Mr Gay World 2023 will celebrate love in the Mother City: Mr Gay World returns to Cape Town, South Africa for a celebration of love and LGBTQIA+ Pride with two exciting new events from 28 May to 3 June 2023.

Becoming returns with the House of Diamonds: Becoming, the groundbreaking SA reality series spotlighting the transgender and queer community, has returned for a second season.

Ultraview launches with LGBTQI Pay TV bouquet: Openview has launched a satellite-first in South Africa with its Ultraview Pay TV option featuring The Pride Bouquet, with two international channels, OUTtv and Fuse.

Cruise heads to Cape Town: After wowing Johannesburg audiences, the acclaimed queer UK play Cruise heads to Cape Town for a two-and-a-half-week run this April.

Will Cape Town Pride break drag queen world record?: Cape Town Pride is planning to break the six-year-old world record for the most drag queens in a stage performance.

LGBT people in Middle East and North Africa targeted online: Government officials in the Middle East and North Africa are arresting LGBT people based on their use of social media and dating apps.