Babylon – The Joburg Bar is celebrating its 12th birthday
Defying challenges, Babylon – The Joburg Bar, one of the longest-running gay bars in the city, is thriving and celebrating its 12th birthday.
The viral Old Gays are a panacea to prejudice
Often described as the gays’ answer to The Golden Girls, the four men fondly known as The Old Gays have been taking the internet by storm.
Feather Awards 2021 | Ramaphosa says “queer lives matter”
The 13th Feather Awards was a celebrity-packed celebration of all things African and queer and featured a surprise message from President Cyril Ramaphosa. On Thursday night, the country’s most fabulous, talented, influential and passionate LGBTQI+ luminaries and allies gathered at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg for the annual event. A highlight of the social calendar, […]
Call for LGBTQIA+ writers to apply for “Beyond the Binary”
Gender non-binary, non-conforming, fluid and transgender creatives urged to apply for the Beyond the Binary: Fluid Voices writing room.
Theatre | Love! Valour! Compassion! comes to Joburg
After being delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, a new production of the iconic gay Broadway play Love! Valour! Compassion! will open in Joburg.
Marvel refuses to cut ‘Eternals’ gay kiss scene to avoid ban
Angelina Jolie applauds Marvel for refusing to cut scenes with a gay superhero kiss from her film Eternals to appease homophobic censors.
Kelly Khumalo pulls out of Zim event to support Somizi
Singer Kelly Khumalo has dropped out of a scheduled performance in Zimbabwe in solidarity with Somizi Mhlongo.
Somizi blocked from Zimbabwe event for being gay
Church leaders and politicians in Zimbabwe have succeeded in blocking Somizi Mhlongo from appearing at a restaurant opening because of his sexuality.
Photos | Joburg celebrates Pride in Maboneng
Johannesburg’s Maboneng district exploded in queer celebration on Saturday 30 October as the city commemorated its 32nd LGBTIQ+ Pride.
South Africa’s Louw Breytenbach scoops Mr Gay World 2021 title
Louw Breytenbach from South Africa has been crowned Mr Gay World 2021, making the country a third-time winner of the coveted international title.