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Mr Gay World SA Charl-Jaquairdo opens up about surviving cancer: In a powerful video, the reigning Mr Gay World SA, Charl-Jaquairdo Van Helsdingen, has spoken candidly about surviving testicular cancer - twice!

Lasizwe says he’s struggling with lockdown: As the trailer for the third season of his reality show drops, openly gay social media star Lasizwe Dambuza has admitted that the coronavirus lockdown is taking its toll on him

London Fashion Week goes gender-neutral: The prestigious London Fashion Week will for at least a year drop its traditionally separate menswear and womenswear weeks for a gender-neutral event,

Modern Family | Looking back at the groundbreaking series: The curtain recently came down on Modern Family which will be fondly remembered for one TV's most visible and well-loved same-sex couples.

These local drag queens are inspiring South Africa during lockdown (Watch): A host of local drag queens are paying tribute to South Africa's fortitude during the coronavirus pandemic while sending a message of hope and unity.

Miss Drag South Africa portrait wins 2nd place World Press Photo prize: A stunning image of Miss Drag South Africa Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie has scored a major award at the 63rd annual World Press Photo Contest

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.

Somizi charged and granted bail in lockdown ‘joke’ furore: It's been reported that SA Idols judge Somizi Mhlongo has been allowed to stay at home on bail after handing himself over to police.

The queerest musicals of all time: Gay men have been fascinated by musicals for as far back as we can remember. Here’s our list of the queerest musicals to have graced the stage and screen.

Lady Gaga curating star-studded global coronavirus benefit show: Pop star Lady Gaga is collaborating with The World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen for the historic One World: Together At Home television and streaming event.

SA born Troye Sivan releases new single (listen): Proudly gay South African-born star Troye Sivan has released his new single Take Yourself Home, encapsulating the mood of the times.

Now you can watch Moffie during the lockdown: Many of us have missed seeing Moffie in the cinema due to the lockdown but it's just been announced that it is now available for streaming at home.

Levi’s Pride campaign highlights Manila Von Teez (Watch): Levi’s South Africa has produced a short film profiling one of the country's leading drag personalities, Manila Von Teez.

AKA apologises for moffie comments. Admits he’s an idiot.: South African rapper AKA has apologised for using the word “moffie” as an insult, claiming that he didn’t realise it was still a derogatory term.

Grow up! Homophobic AKA taunts Cassper Nyovest with “moffie” comment: Amidst an embarrassingly juvenile Twitter spat with Cassper Nyovest, an out-of-control AKA has turned to homophobic slurs to call out his rival.

Mr Gay World 2020 postponed due to coronavirus: Plans to host Mr Gay World 2020 in Knysna next month alongside the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival have been thrown into chaos due to the spread of the Coronavirus.

Moffie Q&A: Director Oliver Hermanus: Moffie - about a closeted gay conscript - is director Oliver Hermanus' most provocative film; dealing with queerness in the apartheid-era military.

Moffie Q&A: Star Kai Luke Brümmer: Kai Luke Brümmer stars as the closeted gay conscript Nicholas in the acclaimed queer movie, Moffie. He spoke to MambaOnline about his journey making the film.

Getting to know Mr Gay World South Africa, Charl-Jaquairdo: Charl-Jaquairdo van Helsdingen opens up about coming out, surviving testicular cancer and what he aims to achieve as the newest Mr Gay World South Africa.

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.