Culture
DStv says it won’t show LGBTQ+ content in Uganda:
South African-based satellite TV service DStv has confirmed that it will not show any LGBTQ+ content to abide by Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience:
Radio content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty reality TV star Given Baloyi discusses, queer life and LGBTQI+ rights in South Africa.
10 African queer books you should read:
Here are ten memorable books that explore the African queer experience from different countries and perspectives.
A queer comic for queer folk: Iron Nail Afternoon:
Award-winning South African queer artist LJ Phillips talks to Mamba about her online comic series, Iron Nail Afternoon.
Leon Haasbroek talks about SA’s latest genderless fashion trends:
We take a look at the latest in genderless fashion trends - as seen in recent SA Fashion Week collections - with publicist Leon Haasbroek,
The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love the Eurovision Song Contest:
The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 160 million people worldwide. Matt Weaver looks at why it's so beloved by LGBTQ+ audiences.
Wynand Kotze: (‘n biedjie) Wyn vir die Pyn:
TikTok sensation and entertainer Wynand Kotze talks frankly about his career as a gay performer in the conservative Afrikaans community.
Lil Nas X sends message of hope to gays fans in Saudi Arabia:
After one of his tracks topped the charts in Saudi Arabia, Lil Nas X has expressed support for his gay fans living in the oppressive country.
Umlilo explores grief in her avant-garde debut album “Mpumi”:
Genderbending South African queer artist Umlilo - aka Kwaai Diva - has unveiled her long-anticipated debut album, Mpumi.
Jack Holden talks about bringing his 80s queer play, Cruise, to life:
Ahead of the Cape Town opening of the English queer play, Cruise, its creator, Jack Holden, talks about what inspired him.
Nakhane speaks ‘Bastard Jargon’:
South Africa's queer creative innovator Nakhane has released their third album, 'Bastard Jargon', a work that's rooted in "existential sex".
Darcelle, the world’s oldest drag queen has died:
American drag star Darcelle, who was performed by Walter Cole and held the record as the world's oldest known drag artist, has passed away.
Becoming returns with the House of Diamonds:
Becoming, the groundbreaking SA reality series spotlighting the transgender and queer community, has returned for a second season.
In Pictures: 2023 Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras:
The post-parade Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras was once again the colourful climax of the annual Cape Town Pride Festival with its celebration of the rainbow community.
RuPaul speaks out against drag ban laws:
With the US gripped in a backlash against drag performers, RuPaul has slammed politicians for trying to distract voters from real issues.
Ultraview launches with LGBTQI Pay TV bouquet:
Openview has launched a satellite-first in South Africa with its Ultraview Pay TV option featuring The Pride Bouquet, with two international channels, OUTtv and Fuse.
These queer movies are up for Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards:
Which queer film do you want to see win big at the upcoming Oscars? We take a look at some of this year's contenders.
Will Cape Town Pride break drag queen world record?:
Cape Town Pride is planning to break the six-year-old world record for the most drag queens in a stage performance.
Queer TikTok: LGBTQ+ South Africans making it big on TikTok:
From comedy skits to lip sync and dance videos, these local queer TikTok creators are building huge audiences while representing our community.
Showmax returns to exploring ‘Sex and Pleasure’:
A trailer has dropped for the new queer-affirming Showmax series Sex and Pleasure which aims to get South Africans talking about sex.