MCQP defends controversial Bollywood theme
Cape Town’s MCQP costume party has defended itself against claims that its recently announced “A Bollywood Production” theme is offensive and inappropriate. The 2016 theme was revealed to great fanfare on Saturday, but some quickly condemned it on social media as an example of “cultural appropriation” and demanded that it be changed. A petition has […]
This year’s MCQP theme proves to be controversial
The theme for the 2016 MCQP costume party has been revealed, and not everyone’s happy about it. On Saturday, the theme was announced as “Thousands of extras to star in MCQP’s A Bollywood Production”. It was first made public at a jam-packed Halloween party at the Dragon Room in Cape Town. “This year’s MCQP will […]
Johannesburg Pride 2016 – Gallery 2
Johannesburg Pride 2016 took over the Melrose Arch precinct on Saturday, with thousands of diverse LGBT South Africans from all backgrounds celebrating their freedoms and sexual and gender identities. While the 27th annual edition of Africa’s oldest Pride had a limited focus on the more serious issues facing the LGBT community, the event was a […]
Taiwan’s president supports Pride parade, backs same-sex marriage
The president of Taiwan has given her support for this past weekend’s Pride parade, held in the capital, Taipei. On Saturday, almost 90,000 people took part in the annual Pride celebration. This year, the focus was on the issue of same-sex marriage. Participants took to the streets waving rainbow flags and decked in a range […]
Johannesburg Pride 2016 – Gallery 1
Johannesburg Pride 2016 took over the Melrose Arch precinct on Saturday, with thousands of diverse LGBT South Africans from all backgrounds celebrating their freedoms and sexual and gender identities. While the 27th annual edition of Africa’s oldest Pride had a limited focus on the more serious issues facing the LGBT community, the event was a […]
Will & Grace could return next year!
Our prayers have been answered (we hope)! According to reports, there are talks to bring back Will & Grace for a set of brand new episodes. The move follows the hugely positive reaction to last month’s surprise revival mini-episode, released online to support Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. The sets for Will & Grace had been in […]
Groote Schuur accused of discriminating against transgender patient
One of the Western Cape’s most prominent public hospitals has been accused of mistreating a transgender patient. Cape Town LGBT rights and services group Triangle Project claims that on October 25 its staff rushed a transgender client, identified as Ms N, to Groote Schuur hospital for emergency treatment. Despite presenting as a woman, using a […]
Zanele Muholi is world’s most powerful female African artist
Zanele Muholi, South Africa’s groundbreaking lesbian photographer and activist, has been named one of the 100 most powerful artists in the world. Making her debut at number 95 in this year’s ArtReview magazine’s annual Power 100 list, Muholi’s ranking makes her the most influential female African artist. The Johannesburg based visual activist has made a name […]
“Straight acting” guys tend to believe feminine men give community a bad name
The struggle to embrace our diversity and deal with internalised homophobia is a reality within the gay community, especially for those who don’t conform to traditional male and female binaries. According to a new study, men who consider themselves “straight acting” are 37% more likely to agree with the statement: “Feminine gay men give gay […]
Top or bottom? Who decides?
It might as well be: “Which one’s the woman?” I’m certain that just about every gay guy has been asked that infamous question by both straight and gay people: “Are you top or bottom?” It’s often first asked when gay guys come out; at a time when they are usually single, and possibly not actually […]