Gauteng

Gauteng is South Africa's smallest, yet wealthiest province. Developed on the back of gold discovered in the region in the 1880s, it is now the economic powerhouse of the country and at its heart is the country's largest city - Johannesburg, also known as "Egoli" or "the city of gold". Gauteng is home to South Africa's administrative capital, Pretoria, the sprawling township of Soweto, the most famous settlement in Africa, and the shopping mecca of Sandton. Other towns of the province include Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging . On the East Rand are the suburbs of Springs, Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan and Germiston. On the West Rand, Krugersdorp, Randfontein and Roodepoort. Gauteng is vibrant, sophisticated and cosmopolitan. It offers visitors a wide variety of cultural and leisure pursuits.

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Bookstores & Other

Cafe's & Restaurants

AMUSE CAFÉ
Gay owned and gay friendly funky lounge / café / restaurant in Linden. Shop 12, Manlam court, Corner 4th Avenue & 5th Street. Tues - Sat: 4 pm to 12 am. Tel: 084 555 5252. - Facebook

CAFÉ CULTURE
Gay owned and gay friendly bistro, restaurant and cocktail lounge. Open Monday to Sunday from 11am till close. Pineslopes Shopping Centre, between the Keg and Thai restaurant. Tel: 082 894 6114. - Facebook

Clubs, Bars & Steambaths

BABYLON
Pretoria. A large gay nightclub open every Saturday night in Centurion. Secure parking, upstairs smoking area overlooking the dance floor. South Lake Centre, cnr Lenchen Street and South Road, Centurion. - Facebook

BABYLON BAR
Joburg's more intimate version of the Babylon club in Pretoria. Sexy barmen, stylish decor and crowd. Secure, covered parking. Open Wed, Fri and Sat from 7 pm. Oxford Centre, 198 Oxford Road, Illovo. - Facebook

CAMP DAVID
Nude Bar in Pretoria. Open 7 days a week. Dark room, slings. For More information please call 072 497 2500. - Website

FACTORY
6th Street, cnr Voorhout, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg. Macho cruise bar, uniform, leather, fetish - next to Ellis Park sports grounds. Dark rooms, sling room, and cubicles. Email, 083-965-2227. - Website

SAUNA BOYZ GAY STEAMBATH
A venue for men that offers more than a simple steambath but is also a nightclub and bar. At 309 Lynwood Road, Menlo park, Pretoria, ZA. Call 072 497 2500. - Facebook

SIMPLY BLUE
Johannesburg. A gay bar and nightclub for people of colour and those that apperciate colour. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm till late. 36 Rogers Street, Selby. - Facebook

THERAPY
Johannesburg. The oldest and most iconic gay clubbing brand in Joburg still holds fabulous ad hoc parties. Check the Facebook page for events. - Facebook

For the Girls

MAMBAGIRL.COM
For listings of lesbian and lesbian-friendly venues go to www.mambagirl.com; South Africa's leading lesbian lifestyle website. - Website