WHAT’S ON
30 Under 40 SADC Queer Game Changers initiative launched:
A new initiative, the 30 Under 40 Queer Game Changers, aims to put a spotlight on the LGBTIQ+ community of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Johannesburg Pride reveals plans for 2020:
While many Pride events around the world have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Johannesburg Pride still hopes to hold its annual Pride street march later in the year.
Photographers unite to support the LGBTIQ+ community:
Make a difference through art! A group of South African photographers are taking part in an online print sale to raise funds for the vulnerable LGBTIQ+ community in the Western Cape.
World leaders and Grammy Award-winners for online Global Pride:
As International Pride Month kicks off, the first online Global LGBTQIA+ Pride has announced the initial line-up of speakers and artists appearing in the event on June 27. And it's expected to attract up to 300 million viewers.
ThursGAY Night Live!:
Some of Cape Town's top drag queens will be performing in an online lockdown show on Thursday 28 May for a journey of song, dance, and sing-along!
Story of straight couple’s gay porn empire coming to Netflix:
Circus of Books, a startling documentary about the double life of a straight Jewish couple who secretly ran a gay porn empire for more than three decades is coming to Netflix.
Online Global Pride to take place during Covid-19 crisis:
The devastating coronavirus pandemic has seen the postponement or cancellation of hundreds of Pride events around the world in recent days. In response, a virtual Global Pride is set to take place on Saturday, 27 June.
Coronavirus | Free State Pride & Mr Gay Western Cape postponed:
More LGBTQ+ events have now been postponed because of the growing threat of coronavirus in South Africa, including Free State Pride.
Pink Loerie 2020 postponed till at least September:
The 2020 Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival has become another casualty of efforts to halt the coronavirus pandemic.
Donald Molosi on 2064 – Botswana’s first queer film:
2064 is said to be the first queer film from Botswana. We spoke to actor and producer Donald Molosi about making the landmark sci-fi-short.
Jozi nightlife | Priscilla’s Cocktail Bar:
A camp new LGBTQ watering hole has opened in Illovo's popular pink district in Johannesburg, aptly named Priscilla's Cocktail Bar.
Gay Cape Town | 7 hotspots to check out:
Year after year, gay Cape Town is hailed as one of the premier global destinations for LGBTQ travellers. Here are eight hotspots you can’t afford to miss out on.