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Gay Cape Town landmark Hothouse closes down

The Hothouse, the gay bathhouse that’s been an institution in Cape Town for more than 20 years, has fallen victim to the Covid-19 crisis.

Dua Lipa has joined those slamming US rapper DaBaby’s bizarre homophobic on-stage comments and ignorant claims that HIV is a death sentence.

Queer music provocateur Lil Nas X is back with another memorable video that features the star and his male dancers gyrating naked in prison.

Out music artist, actor and author, Nakhane has written about the severe toll that lockdown had on their mental health and how they survived.

Disney’s new animated film Luca has been accused of queerbaiting audiences; ambiguously hinting at queer characters to avoid a conservative backlash.

Edwin van Wijk, the actor who scandalised, enlightened and entertained South Africa as the Baroness, has passed away in Amsterdam.

Pose star Mj Rodriguez has become the first out transgender actor or actress nominated for an Emmy Award in a lead acting category.

Lehlogonolo Machaba has become the first transgender woman to compete in Miss South Africa after she was selected for this year’s top 30.

Lady Gaga has released a special tenth-anniversary edition of her iconic Born This Way album during Pride Month.

Two new SA non-fiction queer books are further expanding our insights into sexuality and gender by sharing authentic real-life experiences.