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‘Gay guys can do missionary?’ – how Red, White & Royal Blue brings queer intimacy to mainstream audiences: Hit gay romcom Red, White & Royal Blue is representing queer intimacy to mainstream audiences in a way they've rarely seen.

Red, White & Royal Blue: The gay romcom everyone’s talking about: New gay romcom Red, White & Royal Blue has become a pop culture sensation. Here's what its all about and where you can watch it!

Queer Afrikaans rapper Angie oeh faces another cancer battle: A fundraising campaign has been launched to support outspoken queer Afrikaans rapper Angie oeh who requires urgent cancer surgery.

Anne Lister: The REAL Gentleman Jack: Gentleman Jack is a popular historical drama television series that details the lesbian love life of Anne Lister. But who was she really?

South African queer film triumphs at Durban International Film Festival: Queer film "Runs in the Family" has won the prestigious Best South African Feature award at the recent Durban International Film Festival.

Queer Music: Miloh Ramai casts a spell with new single ‘Black Magic’: Award-winning South African singer/songwriter Miloh Ramai is ready to captivate listeners with his latest dark pop masterpiece, 'Black Magic.'

The unstoppable Pichi Keane, SA’s genderqueer drag queen: South African drag queen, Pichi Keane, has returned home to tour Mzansi after wowing audiences in Hong Kong with her drag cabaret.

Malaysia: Music festival stopped after The 1975’s same-sex kiss: The authorities in Malaysia halted a performance by The 1975 after lead singer Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate on stage.

Groundbreaking 7de Laan is coming to an end: 7de Laan, the long-running soapie that broke new ground in Afrikaans LGBTQ+ representation on South African television, is coming to an end.

Crackdown on LGBTQ+ content in Kenya and Cameroon: Netflix has reportedly agreed to censor its LGBTQ+ content in Kenya, while Cameroon has threatened to punish TV channels that show LGBTQ+ content.

Award-winning activist and documentarian Angelo Louw releases debut book: Queer climate activist and documentary filmmaker Angelo Louw has released his debut book to mark Youth Month and Pride Month.

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.