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Johannesburg pride under possible terror attack
culture

Johannesburg Pride: US embassy warns of possible terrorist attack

rainbow
LGBTQIA+

‘Embracing diversity’: Cape Town unveils rainbow crossing [photos]

Pride
LGBTQIA+

Pride Month: 15 LGBTQI+ terms that you should know

Johannesburg pride under possible terror attack
LGBTQIA+

Johannesburg Pride: US embassy warns of possible terrorist attack

rainbow
LGBTQIA+

‘Embracing diversity’: Cape Town unveils rainbow crossing [photos]

Pride
LGBTQIA+

Pride Month: 15 LGBTQI+ terms that you should know

Uncle Waffles
Celeb News

Move over, Drake! Another US star is crushing on Uncle Waffles

By Nokuthula Ngcobo17-10-2022 11:07

The US singer, who was recently in the country for Rocking The Daisies, revealed that she thinks Uncle Waffles is ‘fiiiiiine’.

crossing
LGBTQIA+

Pride Month: Tshwane unveils Mzansi’s first rainbow crossing [pics]

By Naledi de Wee15-10-2022 17:21

In celebration of Pride Month, councilors in Tshwane unveiled the first rainbow flag crossing in Africa. Take a look…

LGBTQ and social media security
LGBTQIA+

LGBTQ: Are queer people safe on social media platforms?

By Mambaonline.com14-10-2022 15:36

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

Kehlani
Celeb News

US singer Kehlani embraces SA pronunciation of her name [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo13-10-2022 15:56

American singer Kehlani, who was in the country this past weekend, said she is happy with how her South African fans pronounce her name.

LGBTQI+
LGBTQIA+

LGBTQI+ travellers: Six queer-friendly countries to visit [photos]

By Naledi de Wee12-10-2022 12:41

France, Portugal, Greece and more: Here are six queer-friendly travel destinations for the LGBTQI+ community.

LGBTQI+
LGBTQIA+

Pride Month: LGBTQI+ cruise to hit Mzansi shores in 2023!

By Naledi de Wee11-10-2022 21:15

An LGBTQI+ cruise in South Africa is set to depart from Cape Town in February 2023. Here’s everything you need to know.

LGBTQI+
LGBTQIA+

Past and present: Five global LGBTQI+ activists [photos]

By Naledi de Wee10-10-2022 11:57

Simon Nkoli, RuPaul Charles, Christine Jorgensen and more: Take a look at five global LGBTQI+ icons and activists.

LGBTQI+
Lifestyle

Pride Month: How employers can protect LGBTQI+ travellers

By Naledi de Wee07-10-2022 16:24

LGBTQI+ employees who travel often can possibly find themselves in uncomfortable situations. Here is how employers can support them.

queer
LGBTQIA+

Rainbow families: Five celebrity queer parents in Mzansi [photos]

By Naledi de Wee06-10-2022 14:56

Caster Semenya, Toya Delazy, Somizi and more: To mark Pride Month, we take a look at five celebrity queer families in South Africa.

returns
LGBTQIA+

Get ready! Cape Town Pride announces date for 2023 event

By Naledi de Wee05-10-2022 17:45

Cape Town Pride organisers have announced the date for the 2023 LGBTQI+ event. Here’s everything you need to know.

queer
LGBTQIA+

Here and queer! 5 LGBTQI+ films to stream this Pride Month

By Naledi de Wee05-10-2022 16:23

‘Rafiki’, ‘Moonlight’, ‘Call Me Be Your Name’ and more: Take a look at five queer films to stream in celebration of Pride Month.

LGBTQI+
LGBTQIA+

Pride Month: 5 LGBTQI+ documentaries to check out [watch]

By Naledi de Wee04-10-2022 19:35

Queer activist Marsha P. Johnson has been described as the ‘Rosa Parks of LGBT movement’. Take a look at five colourful documentaries.

Pride Flags
LGBTQIA+

SA Pride Month: What do these eight LGBTQI+ flags mean?

By Naledi de Wee04-10-2022 16:41

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

listen
Music

Celebrating Pride Month: Five queer musicians to add to your playlist

By Naledi de Wee18-06-2022 17:21

UK-based musician Cat Burns has received rave reviews about her new single ‘Go’ featuring Sam Smith. Listen to these five queer artists.

tampon
LGBTQIA+

‘Men have taken over’: US politician blames trans men for tampon shortage

By Naledi de Wee15-06-2022 13:48

Marjorie Taylor Green, who has a history of making remarks about the LGBTQI+ community, is blaming trans men for America’s tampon shortage

Rebel Wilson has come out in an Instagram post amid pride month
Celeb News

‘What I needed was a princess’: Rebel Wilson comes out during Pride

By Megan van den Heever10-06-2022 09:18

Pride Month is a month dedicated to the celebration of the LGBTQ community – and the perfect time to come out – just like actress Rebel Wilson. The Australian-born star made the bold announcement on her Instagram account on Thursday 9 June, to the surprise of all her followers. REBEL WILSON MEETS HER MATCH In […]

Zozi Tunzi has been mistaken for a gay Dutch model during Pride Month
Celeb News

‘Coming out during Pride is big’: Zozi Tunzi mistaken for lesbian model

By Megan van den Heever09-06-2022 09:16

‘Zozi is gay?’: Tweeps assumed the former Miss Universe had ‘come out’ during Pride Month after mistaking her for a gay model.

Ray J
LGBTQIA+

‘Ray Pride’: Ray J wants straight men to support their gay friends

By Alicia Naidoo08-06-2022 14:12

Ray J is showing the LGBTQIA+ community some love by asking straight men to show support to gay men. Take a look…

Elon Musk
LGBTQIA+

‘Aren’t you a homophobe?’ LGBTQI+ community bashes Elon Musk

By Naledi de Wee01-06-2022 16:53

Pride Month has officially kicked off and it seems Elon Musk has already gotten on the LGBTQI+ community’s bad side with this tweet…

Pride Month
LGBTQIA+

Pride Month: Everything to know ahead of colourful LGBTQI+ celebrations

By Naledi de Wee31-05-2022 11:36

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

Nedbank
LGBTQIA+

LOOK: Nedbank lights up its head office in support of Pride Month SA

By Naledi de Wee27-10-2021 11:16

Nedbank will light up its head office with the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag for two weeks in support of Pride Month. The bank has also pledged R100 000 towards LGBTQI+ causes in South Africa.

Idols SA
Entertainment

Mzansi Gay Choir steals the show alongside ‘Idols SA’ top five [watch]

By Naledi de Wee25-10-2021 20:35

The ‘Idols SA’ top five gave stellar performances with the Mzansi Gay Choir that left South Africa wanting more! Check out some of the performances here…

lesbian
LGBTQIA+

Local brands celebrate SA Pride Month with limited edition items [photos]

By Naledi de Wee18-10-2021 11:16

Galaxy & Co and Europa Art have created limited edition products in celebration of Pride Month that highlight equality and self-expression.

Pride fashion: Five brands sup
Fashion and Beauty

Pride fashion: Five brands supporting LGBTQIA+ communities

By Alicia Naidoo29-06-2021 20:03

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

Somizi
Celeb News

Somizi opens up on racism and classism in SA’s queer community [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo27-06-2021 12:23

‘Idols SA’ judge Somizi reflects on personal experiences as he addresses racism and classism within the LGBTQ+ community.

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