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Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras Set to Paint the Mother City Pink

As Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis expresses support for the Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras, organisers are ready to paint the Mother City pink this weekend!

UPDATE: Big Brother Mzansi Hands Out Strikes After Transphobic Slurs Against Ilano Sky

Big Brother Mzansi has finally responded to the wave of criticism after transphobic slurs were made against transgender housemate Ilano Sky.

Big Brother Mzansi Under Fire Over Transphobic Remarks Directed at Ilano Sky

Transphobia controversy erupts on Big Brother Mzansi after remarks about Ilano Sky spark backlash and calls for accountability.

“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.

Cape Town Pride 2026 Gets Slippery With Drag-Hosted Lube Wrestling

Cape Town Pride 2026 has added a slippery dose of spectacle to its official with the launch of the Backdoor Botanics lube wrestling arena.

Cape Town Pride 2026: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

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

Kenya: Victory for Queer Expression as Court Rules on Banned Lesbian Film “Rafiki”

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

End of an Era: Johannesburg’s Iconic Babylon Gay Club is Closing its Doors

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

Cape Town Theatre: Catch Marc Lottering in “Colleen The Musical”

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

Regina Blaque Is Dragging the News — and Refusing to Let Queer Lives Be Erased

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

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