Culture

“The Culture Has Changed”: Babylon Bar’s Owner Speaks on Venue’s Shock Closure

The owner of Babylon Bar in Johannesburg opens up about the closure of the long-standing queer venue and his future plans for the brand.

Your ultimate guide to Cape Town Pride 2026: key events, dates, venues, the Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on 28 February.

Kenyan judges say banning lesbian film Rafiki went too far, delivering a significant win for LGBTQ+ visibility and freedom of expression.

Johannesburg’s Babylon gay club will close at the end of February after 15 years, marking another blow to the city’s queer nightlife.

Catch Marc Lottering in his latest production, Colleen The Musical – a heartwarming musical comedy at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town.

Regina Blaque brings drag, wit and activism to MambaOnline with Drag the News — reclaiming queer stories and refusing to let lives be forgotten.

The inclusion of Ilano Sky on Big Brother Mzansi shows how trans visibility challenges myths, fear and misunderstanding in South Africa.

The steamy gay hockey series Heated Rivalry is taking queer audiences by storm — and challenging toxic masculinity along the way.

Meet ILano Sky, the proudly transgender housemate making waves on Big Brother Mzansi and boosting LGBTIQ+ visibility in South Africa.

Kiss of the Spider Woman is more than a musical — it’s a celebration of trans identity, queer icons and the power of representation.