Writer Raymond Motadi on his queer short film “Feminine Lotus”
Feminine Lotus is a new short film about a transgender woman’s journey. We spoke to the up-and-coming young writer, Raymond Motadi, about its making.
Gay and Lesbian Network provides food parcels to LGBTI youth
In the spirit of Pride Month, the Gay and Lesbian Network (GLN) is distributing food parcels to 100 LGBTI youth and LGBTI headed households in Estcourt and Pietermaritzburg.
LGBTQ groups speak out against racial injustice as Pride Month begins
More than 100 LGBTQ organisations in the US have condemned racism, racial violence and police brutality in the wake of the slaying of George Floyd.
LGBTQI+ woman dies in police custody in Cape Town
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the death of LGBTQI+ sex worker Elma Robyn Montsumi after she was arrested by police in Cape Town.
World leaders and Grammy Award-winners for online Global Pride
As International Pride Month kicks off, the first online Global LGBTQIA+ Pride has announced the initial line-up of speakers and artists appearing in the event on June 27. And it’s expected to attract up to 300 million viewers.
Feather Awards announces theme for 2020
The annual Feather Awards celebration of LGBTIQ+ identity, which is adapting to the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown, has revealed its theme for 2020.
Lockdown liberation with Boots the House Down online party
The Boots the House Down online party – on Friday, June 5 from 19h00 to 22h00 – will feature a hot line-up of queer DJs and drag stars. It’s set to be one of the first of its kind in South Africa; hosted by and for artists in the queer community.
Lady Gaga’s Chromatica is a return to pop brilliance
She’s given us one of the LGBTQ community’s most-loved anthems, and now Lady Gaga is back with the new album, Chromatica; a return to her glorious pop roots.
Zambia frees gay couple jailed for 15 years
Two men who were jailed for having sex in the privacy of a hotel room in Zambia have been released as part of an amnesty to celebrate Africa Day.
How do Joburg, Cape Town & Durban rank as competitive LGBT+ inclusive cities?
Amsterdam has been named the most competitive and LGBT+ inclusive city in the world. So how did South Africa’s three biggest cities score?