Mr Gay World 2019 winner Janjep Carlos a clear favourite

Janjep Carlos, the Filipino delegate who won Mr Gay World 2019 on Saturday, will use his title to highlight mental health issues faced by the LGBTIQ community.
Here’s Madonna’s inspiring new Pride-themed track

Hot on the heels of her Billboard Music Awards performance, Madonna has released I Rise, an uplifting new song in honour of the LGBTQ Pride movement.
Whitney Houston’s rumoured lesbian partner to release tell-all book

Robyn Crawford, Whitney Houston’s long-rumoured lesbian partner, will be revealing all the details about their relationship in a new book.
Meet the men competing for the Mr Gay World 2019 crown

Africa boasts three delegates among the lineup of stunning men from around the globe competing for the Mr Gay World 2019 crown in Cape Town.
Charlize Theron proudly affirms her child is transgender

Oscar-winner Charlize Theron has revealed that her adopted child Jackson identifies as a girl and that she’ll fight for her right to do so.
A look back at homosexuality on South African TV screens

In South Africa, television shows have often been at the forefront of making gays and lesbians a little more visible and human in the homes of millions of viewers. Angie Gallagher takes a look at how far we’ve come.
Thami Kotlolo announces LGBTIQ+ shelter on his birthday

Activist, philanthropist and entrepreneur Thami Kotlolo used his star-studded birthday celebration to announce plans to launch a much-needed LGBTIQ+ shelter in Johannesburg.
South Africa queer works score in Christian media awards

Two queer-themed works have won awards in the Andrew Murray Prize Fund, which recognises excellence and quality in the Christian media world. And the winners include a former Mr Gay World contestant!
Everybody’s fave! Meet the multi-talented DJ Olwee

Olwethu Mlotshwa goes by the name ‘Ms Party’ on Twitter and in his bio he describes himself as “DJ, TV director, gay and One Big Festival”. Many of us, however, know him as DJ Olwee.
Knysna gym owner named Mr Gay World South Africa

Meet the 42-year-old gym owner who’s just been named South Africa’s delegate at the upcoming Mr Gay World 2019 contest in Cape Town.