Feminine Lotus is a short film about a transgender woman. Its writer Raymond Motadi spoke about its making.

African Christian Democratic Party demands that the rainbow crossing installed in Cape Town celebrating the LGBTIQ+ community be scrapped.

The Speaker of Parliament in Ghana, is determined to see lawmakers pass the country’s anti-LGBTIQ bill before the next election in 2024.

Jennifer Pritzker is the world’s openly known transgender billionaire, she is the CEO of Tawani Enterprises and has a net worth of $2 billion

Caitlyn Jenner says having a different opinion from what TikToker Dylan Mulvaney said is progress society needs but she will not be silenced.

The acclaimed queer creation ‘Great Freedom’ was on screen at the European Film Festival in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Have you seen it?

Coming out soon? Here’s something that will help when talking to your loved ones about being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer.

Social media personality Lasizwe Dambuza poked fun at the possible terrorist attacks in Sandton with a dance to Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’.

Despite the security alert issued regarding a potential attack for Saturday, Johannesburg pride plans to go ahead with the event.

The number of gay parents is steadily growing, that includes celebrities. Here are 6 queer families that are loud and proud in South Africa!

The US Embassy has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist attack in the Sandton area, Johannesburg on Saturday.

Today’s equivalent of the gay bath house experience seems to have migrated from steamy saunas to Grindr and other apps.

Can gay couples turn to surrogacy in starting families? South African law is reasonably straightforward about what couples can and can’t.

As we move through the most colourful month in Mzansi, we ask ourselves a pivotal and sensitive question lingering in the LGBTQ community.

In celebration of Pride Month in South Africa, we take a look at the meaning of eight LGBTQI+ flags used across the globe.

A school board is backing a trans teacher who sparked outrage after turning up to classes with ‘clownish’ giant prosthetic breasts.

The Leqela family has announced the memorial service details for Lumko Johnson following the media personality’s passing on 14 September.

The late Lumko Johnson’s friends; Lasizwe, Mohale, Khutsho Theledi and Phil Mphela have described them as a person with a ‘heart of gold.’

Radio and TV producer Lumko Johnson’s passing was confirmed in a statement by the star’s family on Wednesday night.

The death Grade 9 pupil who ended his life allegedly over comments made by his teacher is being investigated by the SAHRC.

Being gay in Africa is usually not easily accepted by the dominant heterosexual culture who argue that same sex marriages are unnatural.

Single fans attending the FIFA Soccer World Cup in Qatar will not only get a red card for having sex, but they will face jail time too.

June was officially declared Pride Month to honour the Stonewall riots in the United States which ignited the fight for LGBTQI+ rights.

Twitter employees have reportedly slammed billionaire Elon Musk for being both a ‘homophobe’ and ‘transphobe’ at an emergency meeting.

Singer Emeli Sandé, who recently came out as part of the LGBTQI+ community, says she felt pressure from the industry to stay ‘in the closet’.

‘Our children will be taught how to have sex with mice, ducks and dogs,’ said Steve Hofmeyr of Disney’s promise to be more LGBTQI+ inclusive.

Bongs Ndima claims the Mr Gay World SA organisation ‘always stratigically’ places black men as second or third ‘just to insult’ them.

Actor and radio host Khaya Dladla shared a heart-breaking post on his Instagram about the hardships they’ve faced as a family since 2021.

Mzansi’s drag superstars Lady Aphroditea, Lust Vegas and Adam are set to take the stage at ‘The Maslow Drag Show’ on Sunday 20 March.

LGBTQI+ members marched to the Khayelitsha police station to shed light on issues affecting the queer community.

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Colourful rollerblades, roaring motorcycles and unique outfits… Take a look at some images from Cape Town Pride.

America Chavez, the first lesbian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will make her live-action debut in the ‘Doctor Strange’ sequel.

‘I really love being a woman’, said Adele during her Artist of the Year acceptance speech at the gender-neutral Brit Awards.

Joel Rey Carcasona from the Philippines has officially replaced South Africa’s Louw Breytenbach as Mr Gay World 2021.

‘Real consequences for people who are LGBTQIA+’: The Triangle Project says Taariq Jaftha ‘would do well’ to critically think about his harmful homophobic remarks.

‘Overwhelming love’: ‘Strictly’s’ first all-male pair Johannes Radebe and John Whaite thanked their fans for their undying support.

A trans character named Switch was in ‘The Matrix’ script in 1999, but according to Keanu Reeves, the studio ‘wasn’t ready’…

Young CEO Tony McPherson will be campaigning for LGBTQI+ rights during Namibia Pride Week with Mr Gay World, Louw Breytenbach.

‘Love yourself for who you are’: Maurice Ellerbeck made quite the fashion statement with his matric dance outfit inspired by Michael Urie.

British actor Eddie Redmayne says playing a transgender woman in ‘The Danish Girl’ was a ‘mistake’ and he would not accept the role now.

Candice Modiselle says hosts should stop saying ‘ladies and gentlemen’ at events to ‘unlearn the erasure of queer identities.’

Four things we know about Demi — the woman who claims she had an affair with ‘Generations: The Legacy’ star Vuyo Dabula.

Tweeps think the issue with Vuyo Dabula’s alleged affair has more to do with the woman being transgender than him being married.

An Instagram user who goes by Demi The Doll made shocking allegations against actor Vuyo Dabula. Take a look…

The Queertopia event that will take place at Constitutional Hill this month features big names such as DBN Gogo on the line-up.

Somizi Mhlongo to Cassper Nyovest: ‘I am not gay, I am a pansexual, I am attracted to whoever I’m attracted to at the time’.

‘Incredible shame’: Watch as the late Heath Ledger slams the harsh criticism about the gay relationship in ‘Brokeback Mountain’.

DJ Thuli P is keeping fans on their toes when it comes to her love life. Her latest post has left many wondering if she’s into women…

Kelly Khumalo’s manager: ‘Everything was a rushed job because clearly they wanted to get away from it being an issue.’

After being banned from Zimbabwe due to his sexual orientation, Somizi Mhlongo partied with Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa in Namibia.

London-based musician Toya Delazy has slammed the South African Hip-Hop Awards claiming the organisation and its organiser are ‘homophobic’.

Somizi opens up about being banned from travelling to Zimbabwe: ‘Being homophobic is no different to anyone who is xenophobic and racist.’

‘We’re marrying, we’re totally gonna do it’: American actress Kristen Stewart confirmed her engagement to partner Dylan Meyer after two years of dating.

A video of Lasizwe Dambuza dubbed as EFF’s ‘president of LGBTQI+’ is trending on Twitter which he says is ‘creative but not real.’

‘Looks like we’re upsetting the right people’: Kumnail Nanijani shrugged off the negative comments about the same-sex kiss in the upcoming ‘Eternals’ movie.

‘The crown is in Africa for the first time in a decade!’: Louw Breytenbach walked away with the Mr Gay World 2021 title on Saturday 30 October.

Just two weeks after sharing their engagement with the world, Toya Delazy and Allison ‘Ally’ Chaig have officially tied the knot!

‘It’s speaking a new language’: Jamie Lee Curtis is showing her daughter Ruby Guest plenty of support after the 25-year-old came out as a transgender woman.

As travel continues to open up around the world, there are plenty of open-minded places to explore where anyone is free to be themselves.

Beauty influencer Tshiamo Modisane will be making her acting debut on a new SABC 1 show titled ‘African Dreams’. She will be playing a non-binary character.

Halala! South Africa-born musician Toya Delazy and her long-term girlfriend Allison ‘Ally’ Chaig have taken their relationship to the next level and are ready to tie the knot!

‘Thank goodness Hugh died before you could do this to his legacy’: Filipino beauty influencer Bretman Rock posing on the latest cover of Playboy Magazine in a bunny costume, has evoked mixed reactions.

From ‘Drama Queen of the Year’ to ‘Hot Chick’, here is the full list of nominees for the 13th annual Feather Awards.

Vusi Leremi, who plays the role of Clement on the popular soapie, says his celebrity crush is Pearl Modiadie and that he’s heterosexual in real life.

South African dancers Cameron Lombard, Johannes Radebe and Oti Mabuse are set to appear on season 19 of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the UK.

Indya Moore says they entered and left the Met Gala ‘feeling confused’, following the arrest of #BLM protesters outside the event.

A man could not book a room for himself and a buddy at Turkey’s Lujo Hotel because the hotel does not allow two male guests in a room as ‘men party too hard’.

The Gender Diversity Coalition has lashed out against hurtful remarks made at the University of Cape Town’s open lecture, titled ‘What does Science say about LGBTQI+’,

‘Strictly ‘ star Johannes Radebe recalled being victim to a homophobic attack as a teenager when a classmate attacked him with a baseball bat.

Fans of ‘Love Island’ UK have wondered when the show will feature LGBTQI+ contestants. The show’s bosses detail why it’s a difficulty.

Dancer and actress Jojo Siwa will make history as part of the first ever same-sex pairing on the 30th season of ‘Dancing With The Stars’.

Tommy Dorfman came out as transgender in an interview in July. Now, she speaks about how hormone treatment is like a ‘second puberty’.

Emmy award-winning ‘Pose’ actor, Billy Porter, is set to direct a queer teen comedy film that will be produced by Gabrielle Union.

SA actor, Brighton Ngoma, has opened up about the hate he received after he played a LGBTQI+ character on uBettina Wethu.

Model and entrepreneur Lily Cole has come out as queer this week. She says she appreciates the LGBTQI+ community for its openness and says normal boundaries are too rigid.

Lehlogonolo Machaba, the first transgender Miss SA Top 30 finalist, is one of three trans women who have united to create the hard-hitting photography exhibition ‘Layers of a Black Transgender Woman’.

Grindr is expanding its horizons and entering the entertainment space. Its first YouTube series, ‘Bridesman’ with Jimmy Fowlie as lead actor is here!

Batman’s close ally Robin is the latest comic book character to explore his sexuality after he officially came out of the closet…

Transcending barriers: Ariel Nicholson opens up about being the first trans woman on the cover of American Vogue.

Indya Moore’s collaboration with Tommy Hillfiger is inviing to all shapes, sizes and genders. The actor co-designed the items with the brand.

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to give a lecture at UCT, but the university’s SRC has called for a boycott after her comments on trans women.

Tommy Dorfman opened up about the ‘evolution of Tommy’ into a transgender woman during a recent interview with Time magazine.

Halsey has made it clear on their social media about how they want to be referred as. The pop star gives a lesson on pronouns and respect.

Here’s how Megan Thee Stallion, Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka made history with their ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue’ covers.

The fight for a transgender Western Cape learner to wear a boy’s uniform continues after he was forced to wear the girl’s uniform due to school policy.

Since coming out as non-binary, Demi is keen on educating people on how to address them. She does understand that it’ll take some time…

MJ Rodriguez makes history as the first trans women up for Best Lead Actress in a drama series for her performance in ‘Pose’.

Conversion therapy has been an important topic in the LGBTQI+ community. DA is making its voice known with hopes to ban it in the country.

If you need some comic relief, do yourself a favour and watch ‘Idols SA’ judge Somizi sing away his fear after spotting a rat in his house.

Here are five fashion brands that are supporting LGBTQIA+ organisations through their Pride campaigns this month.

After lodging multiple attempts to fly the Pride Flag above the Johannesburg Council, the DA has grown frustrated with the ANC’s alleged ‘lack of support’.

From throwing shade to spilling the tea, here are all the drag terms you need to know about to keep up with pop culture.

As the world celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month in June, soapie fans have taken to social media to discuss issues that are still prevalent for the queer community.

According to African Aviators, SAA cabin crew member Aubrey Boshoga was stabbed multiple times and cruelly dumped outside his Johannesburg home.

PWR Project took the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town, inviting not only the queer community it serves, but all its allies and those who wished to educate themselves, to part take in a peaceful pride protest.

A group of ‘queer radical feminists’ have taken over a mansion in Camps Bay, occupying the property to highlight issues of social injustice in South Africa.

As the Pride Month of June draw to an end, let’s look at South Africa’s film and television industry and how it portrays LGBTQI+ characters.

American actress, plus-size model and LGBTQIA+ activist Jari Jones is celebrating seeing herself on a billboard in New York.