Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 2 promises more drama, glamour and rivalries

Venecia Valentine

The wigs are higher, the drama is louder and the claws are officially out as Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap returns for a highly anticipated second season.

The SAFTA-nominated reality series officially premieres on DStv Stream from 12 May 2026, bringing viewers back into Cape Town’s vibrant drag scene for another season packed with friendship, ambition, tension and unforgettable confrontations.

Following the explosive first season, Season 2 promises even more drama as old feuds continue simmering and new alliances begin forming among some of the city’s fiercest drag performers.

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Inside Cape Town’s glamorous drag scene

Produced by Pop24, the team behind shows including The Mommy Club, Tollie & Manila and Bae Beyond Borders, the show goes beyond glamorous performances to explore the realities behind drag culture in South Africa.

Season 2 follows seven performers navigating:

• friendship
• rivalry
• identity
• fame
• personal growth
• community pressures

all while balancing the demands of life both on and off stage.

Meet the Beaulah Season 2 cast

This season’s cast features several well-known names from South Africa’s drag and LGBTQIA+ entertainment scene, including:

• Emogan Moore
• Ina Propriette
• Kat Gilardi
• Manila von Teez
• Maxine Wild
• BB Vahlour
• Madison Scarr

The cast includes pageant winners, television personalities and drag veterans, all bringing their own personalities, rivalries and stories into the new season.

Queens tease bigger drama and emotional moments

The returning queens have already hinted at major drama and emotional storylines this season.

Emogan Moore promised viewers “way more lashes, wigs, garments and drama,” while Kat Gilardi warned audiences to expect “major new dynamics” and shocking revelations about certain cast members.

For Madison Scarr, Season 2 also represents personal growth.

“I’m excited for the audience to see the evolution in my trans journey and the personal challenges I’ve overcome,” she shared.

Meanwhile, Maxine Wild says the series continues playing an important role in LGBTQIA+ representation on South African television.

“As a trans woman, its importance lies in allowing people who feel the same way about their gender and their journey to see that there are others out there living their truth unapologetically,” she explained.

Why Beaulah became a breakout South African reality hit

The first season of Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap quickly gained attention for its raw storytelling, glamorous performances and emotionally charged confrontations.

The show also stood out for spotlighting Cape Town’s drag culture at a time when LGBTQIA+ representation in mainstream South African reality television remains relatively limited.

Season 2 is expected to build on that momentum with:

• larger personalities
• deeper personal stories
• more conflict
• stronger representation
• bigger production value

When does Beaulah Season 2 start?

Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 2 premieres as a binge-watch on DStv Stream from Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

Fans can expect more glamour, more emotional moments and even more unforgettable drama from Cape Town’s queens.

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