Entertainment

Back to the Future: MCQP returns for a blast from the past: South Africa's premier costume and LGBTQIA+ celebration, the Mother City Queer Project (MCQP), is set to rise from its glittery ashes.

Pretoria Pride 2023 is celebrating its first decade!: Get ready for a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and acceptance as Pretoria Pride marks its 10th anniversary on Sat 7 October!

Are you the next Mr Gay World South Africa? Entries now open!: The Mr. Gay World South Africa pageant is back for its 2023 edition, and aspiring contestants are invited to enter the online contest!

Johannesburg Pride reveals new venue for 2023: The organisers of Africa's oldest LGBTIQ+ Pride event have announced a new home for the 2023 edition of Johannesburg Pride - and it's a well-known landmark in the city.

Heartstopper: how this joyous teen show contrasts with my bitter memories of school life under homophobic law Section 28: Heartstopper teaches us that young queer people are doing a brilliant job of supporting each other as they figure out their sexual and gender identities,

South African queer rapper Angie Oeh loses battle with cancer: The South African music industry is in shock at the loss of Afrikaans queer rapper Angie oeh who passed away at the age of 24, surrounded by her partner and family.

‘Gay guys can do missionary?’ – how Red, White & Royal Blue brings queer intimacy to mainstream audiences: Hit gay romcom Red, White & Royal Blue is representing queer intimacy to mainstream audiences in a way they've rarely seen.

Red, White & Royal Blue: The gay romcom everyone’s talking about: New gay romcom Red, White & Royal Blue has become a pop culture sensation. Here's what its all about and where you can watch it!

Queer Afrikaans rapper Angie oeh faces another cancer battle: A fundraising campaign has been launched to support outspoken queer Afrikaans rapper Angie oeh who requires urgent cancer surgery.

Anne Lister: The REAL Gentleman Jack: Gentleman Jack is a popular historical drama television series that details the lesbian love life of Anne Lister. But who was she really?

South African queer film triumphs at Durban International Film Festival: Queer film "Runs in the Family" has won the prestigious Best South African Feature award at the recent Durban International Film Festival.

Queer Music: Miloh Ramai casts a spell with new single ‘Black Magic’: Award-winning South African singer/songwriter Miloh Ramai is ready to captivate listeners with his latest dark pop masterpiece, 'Black Magic.'

The unstoppable Pichi Keane, SA’s genderqueer drag queen: South African drag queen, Pichi Keane, has returned home to tour Mzansi after wowing audiences in Hong Kong with her drag cabaret.

Malaysia: Music festival stopped after The 1975’s same-sex kiss: The authorities in Malaysia halted a performance by The 1975 after lead singer Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate on stage.

Groundbreaking 7de Laan is coming to an end: 7de Laan, the long-running soapie that broke new ground in Afrikaans LGBTQ+ representation on South African television, is coming to an end.

Candace Bushnell brings the real “Sex in the City” to South Africa: Author and creator of Sex and the City, Candace Bushnell, is set to captivate audiences in South Africa with her acclaimed one-woman show.

Crackdown on LGBTQ+ content in Kenya and Cameroon: Netflix has reportedly agreed to censor its LGBTQ+ content in Kenya, while Cameroon has threatened to punish TV channels that show LGBTQ+ content.

Award-winning activist and documentarian Angelo Louw releases debut book: Queer climate activist and documentary filmmaker Angelo Louw has released his debut book to mark Youth Month and Pride Month.

DStv says it won’t show LGBTQ+ content in Uganda: South African-based satellite TV service DStv has confirmed that it will not show any LGBTQ+ content to abide by Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience: Radio content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty reality TV star Given Baloyi discusses, queer life and LGBTQI+ rights in South Africa.