Following “straightwashing” claims ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ surprises at the box office

Bohemian Rhapsody, the new biopic about Freddie Mercury and his iconic band Queen, has weathered poor reviews and a difficult production to still make an impressive impact on the box-office.
Therapy 22: The return of Gary VR

After a 10 year hiatus, groundbreaking Joburg DJ, remixer and producer Gary Van Riet (now known as Gary VR) returns to the decks to DJ at the upcoming Therapy 22 celebration on Friday 9 November.
Boy Erased is igniting conversations about conversion therapy

Boy Erased, a major new film about a gay teenager who is forced to undergo conversion therapy, has opened in the US.
Miss Gay Western Cape, celebrating 10 years, is sold out

Miss Gay Western Cape, one of the country’s biggest drag events, will celebrate 10 years of existence, with a few trips down memory lane.
OUTtv SA pulls saucy LGBTQ shows off its schedule

OUTtv SA, DSTV’s pop-up LGBTQ channel, has left some viewers annoyed after it pulled three shows off the air for being too rude, following viewer complaints.
This is how Moshe Ndiki’s dad reacted to the idea of meeting his boyfriend

Openly gay actor and TV presenter Moshe Ndiki has shared his father’s heartwarming response to him talking about a boyfriend.
Joburg LGBTI clubbing institution Simply Blue closing down

It’s the end of an era. Johannesburg’s longest running LGBTI nightclub, Simply Blue, is closing down for good after 15 years.
Review: Kanarie is a coming out story that sings on screen

There’s a new acclaimed South African gay film in cinemas. Kanarie is the latest award-winning exploration of queer identity within a uniquely South African context. Here’s the Mamba review.
Newly crowned Mr Gay Namibia aims to improve visibility of LGBTQ people

After a six year break, Mr Gay Namibia has once again crowned a winner; 21-year-old Rivelino Reinecke, an activist and law student.
SA rapper Riky Rick slams anti-gay troll

South African rapper Riky Rick has hit back at a Twitter troll who asked if he was gay for liking a picture of a male fashion model.