Therapy Sextravaganza 21st Birthday Gallery
You can never have too much Therapy! It was yet another night to remember at the Therapy Sextravaganza 21st birthday bash on Saturday, 11 November, at Carfax in Johannesburg. Hundreds of revellers were greeted at the door by Betty Bangles before entering an edgy nightclub wonderland. Stuart Hillary, the creator of the iconic Therapy queer […]
South Africa’s first gay choir is singing with Pride
The talented young men who form the Mzansi Gay Choir are making waves in the music world, all while preaching the power of self-love. There’s a history of gay men coming together to sing in choirs. Founded in 1978, the famous San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus is credited as the world’s first openly gay chorus. […]
2017 Feather Awards Gallery
It’s the most glamorous event on the LGBT calendar! The recent 2017 Feather Awards was a night of celebration and of honouring LGBT affirming celebs and the work of queer activists. The 9th annual awards was held at the Theatre on the Track in Kyalami and, as always, saw a stylish, beautiful and over-the-top turnout of […]
Opinion | God is Love – gay or straight
As it turned out, the day was perfect; no wind, no rain – certainly no thunder or lightning. A gentle breeze kept the waiting guests cool and an inky, overcast sky provided a magnificent backdrop for the green Stellenbosch vineyards in the foreground and the familiar grey cape mountains in the distance. My faith – […]
All grown up | Stuart Hillary on Therapy at 21
Who said there’s an expiry date when it comes to clubbing? Certainly not Therapy, the iconic Jozi gay party brand that’s still going strong after 21 years. And certainly not its creator, Stuart Hillary, who’s arguably the most-respected and accomplished gay DJ in the country. Birthed in 1996, Therapy set the standard for stylish, often […]
Johannesburg Pride 2017 Gallery 2
After a march along Corlett Drive, the Johannesburg Pride 2017 festivities continued into the night at Melrose Arch. The revellers enjoyed performances by a host of entertainers, including a beautifully pregnant Tamara Dey, who revealed for the first time that she is expecting a girl. Check out our second gallery of images from Johannesburg Pride 2017 […]
Johannesburg Pride 2017 Gallery 1
Thousands came out for Johannesburg Pride 2017 on Saturday, 28 October in Melrose Arch. After the parade, the crowds swelled as they celebrated their identity, community and freedoms in a safe and affirming space. Check out this first gallery of images by David Penney. Click here for the 2nd Johannesburg Pride 2017 gallery. Click here for a report […]
Opinion | Lessons we can learn from the Kevin Spacey furore
Until now, Kevin Spacey never publicly revealed that he is gay. For decades, long after other actors came out, he remained totally closeted and side-stepped the issue of his sexuality. In the early stages of his career, when Hollywood moguls demanded their gay stars played straight, Spacey’s reticence was understandable and forgivable. But since the […]
Mamba Q&A: Actor and singer Litha Bam
Actor and singer Litha Bam is best known as Nhlanhla on etv’s Scandal and for guest roles on 7de Laan and Intersexions. Now he’s released his upbeat first single, Feel the Music. Born in the Eastern Cape but raised mostly in Johannesburg, Litha started acting, singing and dancing in high school and university before leaving […]
Pretoria Pride after party at ETC
The 2017 Pretoria Pride celebrations continued into the early hours of the next morning with a massive after party at ETC Pub in Centurion. The venue was packed with revellers intent on asserting their LGBTQ identity – and having a damn good time doing it! David Penney took these pictures of the night’s post-Pride shenanigans. […]