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Cape Town Theatre: Catch Marc Lottering in “Colleen The Musical”:
Catch Marc Lottering in his latest production, Colleen The Musical – a heartwarming musical comedy at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town.

Sheer City Set to Takeover Cape Town Streets:
Sheer City is a two-day walkable block party celebrating Cape Town’s creative pulse, queer culture, music, fashion, performance, and community.

Meet Ilano Sky, Big Brother Mzansi’s Proudly Transgender Housemate:
Meet ILano Sky, the proudly transgender housemate making waves on Big Brother Mzansi and boosting LGBTIQ+ visibility in South Africa.

Queer Film: Kiss of the Spider Woman is a Journey of Trans Discovery:
Kiss of the Spider Woman is more than a musical — it’s a celebration of trans identity, queer icons and the power of representation.

Joy, Community and Belonging: The Johannesburg Queer Chorus:
Inside the Johannesburg Queer Chorus: a vibrant LGBTQIA+ community shaping music, joy, and belonging in Joburg.

Miss Drag South Africa Prepares to Crown Its 2025 Queen:
After unveiling its finalists earlier this year, Miss Drag South Africa is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2025 crowning gala.

Finding A Safe Haven: My Queer Stay at Soul Fam Hostel:
Inside Soul Fam Hostel, Africa’s first LGBTQ+ hostel — a space of love, laughter, and belonging beneath Table Mountain.

Dates and Theme Announced for Cape Town Pride 2026:
Cape Town Pride has revealed the dates and theme for its 2026 edition — and it promises to be another memorable celebration of queer identity.

Queer Film: “I Wish You All the Best” Celebrates Non-Binary Identity:
I Wish You All the Best, Tommy Dorfman’s heartfelt queer film, opens in SA on 7 Nov—celebrating non-binary identity and self-discovery.

Latrice Royale Interview: “Drag Is a Protest”:
In this MambaOnline interview, drag superstar Latrice Royale opens up about love, right-wing drag bans, and her upcoming SA shows.

Drag Race Superstar Latrice Royale Returns to South Africa:
RuPaul’s Drag Race icon and fan favourite, Latrice Royale, returns to South Africa this November for two shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

This Queer Coming-of-Age Film Will Break & Heal Your Heart — Watch the Trailer!:
A new coming-of-age queer film, I Wish You All the Best is set to premiere in South African cinemas this November. Watch the trailer here!

Here are the Miss Drag South Africa 2025 Finalists!:
Miss Drag South Africa 2025 unveils its finalists, celebrating compassion, talent, and community ahead of the December crowning gala.