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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.

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.

Gay Western Cape teacher attacked by parent in homophobic row: A school teacher from Robertson in the Western Cape says he was assaulted by a parent because he complained about homophobic comments made by the man's child.

Charl-Jaquairdo is the new Mr Gay World South Africa!: Charl-Jaquairdo van Helsdingen from Johannesburg has been chosen as Mr Gay World South Africa 2019, in a closely watched online competition.