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elcome to Cape Town Pride 2019 … Although there have been numerous pride events in Cape Town for many years now, in fact this is the 15th year, the Outreach Africa Cape Town Pride team has only been running Pride for 3 years – making this our 4th birthday!!! Our mission is clear and unambiguous: it is to provide a platform for every part of the City’s LGBTI+ community, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer, intersex, non-binary, asexual, polysexual, genderqueer and gender variant people and friends & families (phew!!!) – hope that covers you all… and to assist in raising awareness of LGBTI+ issues and to help with campaigns to allow these people to live their lives on a genuinely equal footing and assist in making our diverse community visible. And the Cape Town Pride Festival, covering 2 weeks of events and workshops is doing exactly that. Our ambition to is make Cape Town Pride not only the largest Pride on the African continent but to make it one of the World’s notable pride events … as New York’s, London’s, Sydney and Sao Paulo Pride have all become. The City of Cape Town have already acknowledged, by their enthusiastic support each year, the important contribution the LGBTI+ community makes to the city … Cape Town is, after all, promoted by the IGTLA (International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association) as one of the best gay-friendly destinations in the world. Over the past 3 years we have seen the Pride Mardi Gras grow, so much so that the event had to move from the street party in De Waterkant to Reddam Field in order to accommodate the larger numbers… The March has also grown each year and this
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year there are more participants, as well as marching-bands, "tromp-poppies" and floats than ever before. In fact the City of Cape Town are opening up the “fan walk” in recognition that the event is large enough to warrant it. Whilst Pride IS a celebration of everything that we as the LGBTI+ community have achieved, the fight for equality and rights for those who are disadvantaged by their differences is far from over. We still need to deal with various types and levels of homophobia which pervades all sections of society, including our own LGBTI+ community. Youngsters are still being ostracised and bullied for being gay, so-called corrective rape, that most violent crime against our lesbian sisters is still being carried out, transphobia is alive, bringing fear and misery to a group of people whose only crime is to be different. The alienation of older LGBTI+ people because they don’t fit into a stereo-typed gay youth driven society. All these issues and more still need to be tackled with education and awareness and at Cape Town Pride 2019 we have adopted some of these causes meaning that Pride can change lives for the better. In light of this we will be increasing the number of organisations who will receive a donation this year. Finally, without the support of the City of Cape Town and all the many sponsors as well as the wonderful LGBTI+ community in Cape Town, events like Gay Pride would not be possible, so a huge thank you to everyone involved – including artists and entertainers, bar-persons, cleaners, volunteers, marshals, officials, the South African Police, the WCLA and everyone who has contributed to making Cape Town Pride 2019 such a success
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PRIDE WEEK EVENTS
In the week leading up to the Pride March and Mardi Gras there are a host of events from poetry to parties, karaoke to workshops and from drag to drama... there is something for everyone... so check out the calendar and plan your PRIDE WEEK ....
FRIDAY
22nd FEB 23rd FEB SATURDAY
THE ANNUAL PINK PARTY
Participating venues are: Crew, The Prison, Versatile, Social Bar and Zer021 ... The idea behind the PINK PARTY is that apart from wearing pink you pay at the first venue and all others are then free. Bear in mind though, Crew will charge a R20 surcharge over and above the R30 for Pride ...
THE COZY POOL PARTY - PRIDE EDITION
Cape Town's famous Pool party - Pride Edition is waiting for you. Let us celebrate the Gay Pride opening weekend at one of Cape Town's best outdoor Pool Party locations. Radisson Blu, Waterfront - 13:00 - 19:00 Our amazing DJs will be rocking the turntables Cover charge: Pre-sale R150
VIP R550 (includes a bottle of Champagne/Cap de Classique and a reserved lounger)
Tickets available: 1) Frank Kosi 0711196622 and from Quicket
THE PRIDE LIFESTYLE CONFERENCE
Meet for a workshops on what it is to be gay at Radisson at Park Inn Entrance FREE
Time: 8:00pm
PRIDE MEN'S NIGHT
Finally a night just for men!!! MEN'S NIGHT this year is happening at Versatile ... From 8pm onwards ... brace yourself for a hot party by men for men ... Tickets R60 at QUICKET or at the door
KASI PRE-PRIDE CHILL
Happening at Dez Tshisa Inyama in Gugulethu, the annual PRE-PRIDE CHILL is FREE and always draws a great crowd. The event starts at 3pm and goes on till 8pm. Get in to the mood, Get in to the groove and party on down Gugs...
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PRIDE WEEK EVENTS
SATURDAY
23rd FEB
MR & MISS CAPE TOWN PRIDE PAGEANT
Probably the most popular event in the week leading up to PRIDE is the MR & MISS GAY PRIDE PAGEANT The show staged by the master of pageants in Cape Town, Barry Reid and his team - they promise a glittering, glamorous night of superb entertainment culminating in the crowning of a new Mr & Miss Gay Pride. Venue is the Joseph Stone Auditorium, Starting at 7pm to 11pm. Tickets are available at COMPUTICKET
SUNDAY
24th FEB MONDAY
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THE VODACOM RAINBOW PRIDE FUN RUN This year Vodacom are sponsoring the Rainbow Pride Fun Run
Participants will gather at the The Mouille Point Lighthouse and the run will follow the promenade back to The Mouille Point Lighthouse. Dress in outlandish outfits, be the cutest couple, have the campest pooch and be the gayest guy or girl ... this is our version of a drag race ... the run starts at 7am and is about 5kms. Come & join the fun! Registration is only R80 per person ... Register online at www. capetownpride.org - Pay at QUICKET or by EFT - so whether you walk it run it, in heels or in trainers, dressed up or down the choice is yours - the only criteria is that you have FUN!!!
BOOKCASE 1
This popular event is back this year and it promises a night to remember. This year we have authors, Siya Khumalo (You Have to be Gay to Know God), Chase Rhys (Kinnes) & Pieter Odendaal (Asof geen berge ooit hier gewoon het nie) who will engage in an evening of insights and revelations. The BOOK EVENING is free and will start at 6pm at Zer021
THE PROUDLY FUNNY COMEDY SHOW
Join us for night of laughter at Grounded Espresso Bar & Bistro with the very talented Eugene Matthews and Chantal ‘Jax’ Venter
The show starts at 8pm and ticket price is R50. Tickets are available online at QUICKET . Once again you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
TUESDAY
26th FEB
THE MOVIE NIGHT
The movie this year is Green Book the Golen Globe award winning film. Showing at the V&A Nu Metro Theatre. Don't miss out on a movie which follows the career of a gay African American pianist and his journey with his minder through America's deep South during the 1960"s
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TUESDAY
26th FEB
BITCHY BINGO
A highly entertaining evening at the ever-popular Beefcakes. Hot bar staff will have you drooling as you enjoy a night of high camp! Entrance R100 (show only) Time: 7.00pm
BOOKCASE 2
Due to its popularity we have another opportunity to meet some of South Africa’s premier gay & lesbian authors, tonight you'll meet Landa Mabenge (Becoming Him – A Trans Memoir of Triumph), Haji Mohamed Dawjee (Sorry, Not Sorry) & Rebecca Davis (Self-helpLESS: A Cynic's Search for Sanity). Boocase 2 is at the trendy Berta’s Restaurant in Woodstock... Entrance: FREE
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PRIDE KARAOKE NIGHT
KARAOKE NIGHT is a hit every time and this year it will be hosted by the lovely Gregoire and will take place at the newest spot in the gay village, Versatile. Normally a men only establishment, for PRIDE KARAOKE the bar is open to all... 6pm - entrance R20
PRIDE MEMORIAL EVENING
Join us at the Pride Shelter, 1 Molteno Rd, Gardens in paying tribute and respect to those members of our community who have died or been killed in homophobic and hate motivated attacks and circumstances. Time: 6.30pm
PRIDE DIVA'S EXTRAVAGANZA
Hugely popular the DIVA'S EXTRAVAGANZA showcases some of the best showgirls in the city. Happening at Zer021 it's an evening of glamour and glitz, sequins and satin. The show starts at 8pm and entry is R50 - a not-to-be-missed night as the fabulous Diva's strut their stuff...
PRIDE BEACH PICNIC
The annual beach picnic takes place in Camps Bay and this year picnickers will meet at Clifton 3 at 6pm to take in a spectacular summer sunset and sip on a sparkling juice...Entrance is free ...
PRIDE SHABBAT
After a very well supported PRIDE SHABBAT last year, Temple Israel in Sea Point will once again host PRIDE SHABBAT
PRIDE MOSQUE
Joion the local Moslem community for an evening of reflection, discussion and prayer - Venue to be advised - check the Facebook Pride site
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2nd MAR
JOIN THE MARCH
The Pride March is the highlight of Pride Week and this year the march will be bigger and better than ever before .... we have more floats taking part, and more marchers as well ... there are even floats from the City of Cape Town’s Carnival collection and to add to the celebratory atmosphere we have original Cape Town minstrel bands and a Scottish Pipers... So hold on to your hats the gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, intersex, curious and questioning are coming... But why a march you might ask... In 1970, the first gay pride event, called the Christopher Street Liberation Day March, was organised to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York - 50 YEARS AGO!, The Gay Pride March was born... Over the years, though, parades (or more correctly) marches, have evolved into pure celebrations, putting the LGBT+ community on cheerful, proud display... This year’s Pride March will form up at Prestwich Street School and Alfred Street in De Waterkant. At 12:00 (noon) the parade will leave, headed by the formidable “Dykes on Bikes” - and will proceed along Prestwich Street, left into Ebenezer Street and right into Somerset Road .... it will then proceed along the Somerset Road “fan walk” through Green Point to York Road where it will turn right to the circle. Left into Helen Suzman Boulevard, right in to Peter’s Road finally ending at Reddam Field car park ... where the Pride Mardi Gras is set to blow you, your big hair, your highest heels, campest garb right off the planet!!!. Wear sensible heels listen to the marshals and follow instructions. Don’t drink alcohol in the Parade, there’s lots of time for that later ... and it’s not allowed (duh!). Be glamorous, be colourful, be daring , behave, but most of all be yourself!!!
MARDI GRAS
The PARTY starts at 13:00 at REDDAM FIELD where it goes on till 8pm ... This year there is an astounding line-up of artists and performers including Craig Lucas, Jimmy Nevis, Zoe Zana, Latheem Gabriel, Manila von Teez, 3D, 4 Tons of Fun, Trolley Dollies and the Internationally fabulous Ceri Dupree. There are Dj's, bars, stalls, food and a family area, all of which will combine to make YOUR Pride day the biggest, best Gay Day EVER ....
PRIDE AFTER PARTY
The OFFICIAL PRIDE AFTER PARTY is at CREW. Starting at 8pm. Entrance R60
SUNDAY
3rd MAR
SUNDAY SERVICE
An Inter-faith service organised by the Goodhope Metropolitan Community Church (GHMCC) in Green Market Square. The service begins at 18:00 13
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PRIDE DISCOUNTS HOTHOUSE
On the Pink Party Night anyone male identifying person with get R20 off the entrance to HotHouse with their Pink Party stamp. Monday to Thursday of Pride the Pride week, any male identifying person with get up to 50% entrance on showing their Quicket Ticket for Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras.
CREW BAR
Anyone with a Pride Mardi Gras stamp will get free entry into the Pride Official After Party at Crew/Tau before 9pm.
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ALL THE FUN OF THE DAY
Every year, the Cape Town Pride March is followed by an afternoon of revelry and dancing. On the main stage is a line-up of singers, dancers and DJ’s that will have you boogying and partying till you drop. From 1-o’clock (lunchtime) till 8:30 in the evening there will be non-stop entertainment. On stage you will see some old, familiar favourites but we also have a few new surprises too. There are people you saw last year who are back because we all love them, and others who love us, and by that I mean YOU, so much so - they begged to perform again... have an awesome PRIDE 2019!!!
THE PERFORMERS CRAIG LUCAS
Hold on to your hats ... and be prepared to be blown right out of your high heels, CRAIG LUCAS will be one of the headliners on the Pride stage this year. Craig who blew the judges away at his blind audition was the winner of The Voice (S2), Craig has been writing and performing amazing music with his songs being played on the country's main radio stations daily. This hugely talented singer/song-writer also happens to be openly gay and hails from Cape Town! Craig who has always loved singing made a promise to his mother that he would finish his degree first, before embarking on his singing career. He studied politics, philosophy and economics at UCT before doing his Honours in finance. His coach, Kahn Morbee describes him as the love child of Freddy Mercury and John Legend. Such is the respect that he has for this young man's talent. Craig is a self-confessed foodie ... and admits that he will eat pretty-much anything, but prefers his food on the spicy side, the hotter the better. In fact he says he has actually been sick from eating food that is too spicy ... admitting that it's an addiction. And talking about hot ... Craig is one of the hottest new talents around, making in roads in the music industry. He admits to a few downsides like the fact that he’s a horrible driver, having failed his driver’s test five times! Craig Lucas, told the world that he is a gay man in an open letter on social media to his family, friends and fans, endearing himself even more to his LGBTI+ fans ... he's one of us!!! and we're proud of him, his courage, his humanity, love and above all his music!!!!
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JIMMY NEVIS
Also headlining on the Pride stage this year is the popular, singing-sensation JIMMY NEVIS. Jimmy needs no introduction to South African audiences, and hailing from the Mother City, he is one of our favourite sons. Described as an alternative pop singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur and philanthropist. Raised in a musical home environment, leading the choir at his local church, but with a dream of becoming a professional musician. After completing his matric he went in to Social Studies, but music was his passion and at the tender age of 19 wrote his first single which he took to radio stations pleading with them to give it some airtime and what-doyou-know, his talent was recognised and to date the singer has 3 studio albums under his belt as well as a whole list of nominations for a number of music awards such as SAMA Kia Record of The Year, Wawela Awards - Best Male Artist & Composer, and a Channel O African Music Video Award. Best known for his chart-topping singles, "Elephant Shoes," "Heartboxing," (The music video for "Heartboxing" reached the #1 spot on the Trace Urban African Chart in early 2013), "In Love With You" and "Balloon" Jimmy is no stranger to the local music scene.
philanthropic initiative that hopes to inspire and create change among the youth of Cape Town, with a focus on creating opportunities that encourage the youth to dream beyond the means of their socio-economic backgrounds. Jimmy also launched a clothing and accessory line, York Yard - the name was inspired by his youth when as a child, he spent countless hours in his backyard - a space which allowed him to freely express what he now regards as his calling in life. His backyard became ‘Madison Square Garden’ in New York City as he would sing daily for his family and neighbours. With a string of hits to his name already, Jimmy Nevis is set to get the crowd in a party mood just by walking on stage ... and OMG he is just soooo good looking!
Jimmy has also had the opportunity to work and collaborate with some of the best musicians and producers South Africa has to offer, including MiCasa, Pascal & Pearce, Kwesta and Sketchy Bongo. He opened for international stars Tevin Campbell and Pharrell Williams, and in November 2017 performed his first solo concert at the GrandWest Arena in Cape Town - proof positive that this young man is flying high and climbing the ladder of success. But it is not only music that he loves, he's a man with heart and in 2015 he joined forces with Cassidy Emmanuel and founded a
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LATHEEM GABRIEL Another local boy who needs no introduction, having performed at Pride last year and the year before is LATHEEM GABRIEL. Latheem is a singer/songwriter who comes from a talented creative family. His grandfather sang on radio, and both his parents were musical. However, despite this he was encouraged to "get a real job" rather than take up music as a career - music should rater be a sideline, thought he parents. Latheem, however, thought differently, knowing that music was the core of his being and embarked on a musical career which is grows year by year. After school he got involved in charity work and activism, joining The Inner Circle where he co-directed and wrote the documentary Fitrah which focused on issue faced by queer Muslims. One feather in his cap is that he shared the stage with the famous Nakhane performing at the invitation of the Mayor of Stockholm, Sweden. Performing alternative music, with his musical inspiration being his own life experiences. Human rights activism and the changing social and political landscape in South Africa, Latheem is sure to never run out of material. Always a keen supporter of PRIDE and LGBTI+ causes, issues and events it’s a pleasure to have this enormously talented musician back at Pride again!!
ZOE ZANA Pride 2019 is happy welcome that the fabulous, highly energetic and entertaining ZOE ZANA back on the Pride stage. Zoe needs no introduction having performed at Pride for the past 4 years. Zoe sky-rocketed to stardom after reaching the finals of South African Idols in 2013. Since then she has performed both locally and internationally as well as appearing in musical theatre productions. At the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees she performed in the musical theatre production Droom and later in the Afrikaans theatre musical Gly. After her success in Idols she began working with Loyiso Bala of Loyiso Music in establishing her solo career. She has always dreamed of a career as a singer and was supported and encouraged by her father especially. She loves appearing at Pride saying, "gay audiences are the most supportive crowd to perform to... no judgment, just happiness and fun times, when I sing to gay folk I feel loved and supported". He goal is to be "the biggest baddest musician in the world." With her big voice and huge personality, Zoe is set to have you on your feet throughout her performance. . Always a crowd pleaser especially the Pride crowd Zoe will blow you away with both new and some of her standbys.
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3D THREE DIVAS - 3D are back on stage this year. Their act is show-stopping with amazing lip-sync impersonations. Be prepared to be blown away by their incredible professionalism, this trio, well-known on the Pride stage will once again have you on your feet, with an act that would be comfortable on any Pride stage anywhere in the world.
4 TONS OF FUN Performing once again on the Pride stage are those fabulous larger-than-life ladies, who describe themselves as TONS OF FUN and this year there are four of them! Well-known in the city, the vivacious foursome have been entertaining us for years. Covering classic standbys and gay torch-songs they are known for getting the party on its feet and the crowd boogieing and begging for more. So get ready for the ride of your life ... these 4 ladies are going to knock your socks off with their energy, star-quality and vibrant personalities and above-all their great music!
MANILA VON TEEZ The fabulous, MANILA VON TEEZ is back on the Pride stage this year after a triumphant, exciting and very busy trip to India where she was invited to appear at New Dehli Pride. As a finalist in SA's Got Talent, Manila is a professional consummate performer, whose act is nothing short of mind-blowing. "I love performing, and see myself being more involved in theatre as time moves on," she said in a recent interview. Manila does his own make-up and is very involved in the choreography, but is helped and advised by Junaide Abrahams, Tylor Spelman and Nathanian Jacobs all very talented choreographers. With her special brand of originality, loads of talent and perfect choreography Manila will have you cheering for more again this year.
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PRIDE AT MICROSOFT
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Building a business culture that embraces diversity and inclusion is not only morally right, it is critical for an organisation’s ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-changing world. Diverse teams often outperform counterparts comprising of “just” highly gifted/talented people. They remove product bias, allow for different thinking and approaches to solving problems and, in the technology sector, diversity and inclusion serves as a catalyst for success and a foundation for innovation. In a diverse working group: everyone’s perspective allows them to tackle challenges differently and they rely on each other’s’ differing points of views to progress.
innovate boldly, and bring our big ideas and curiosity to work every day. With initiatives like GLEAM, we strive to create a supportive employee environment at Microsoft, encouraging other companies to follow suit. Every year, GLEAM has a Pride presence in various locations around the globe celebrating workplace diversity. We at GLEAM are honoured to be supporting Cape Town Pride 2019 and their mission to provide a platform to continue the fight for equality, while also celebrating LGBTQ+ life. Microsoft proudly celebrates diversity and how far we have come in the fight for equality, however there is still opportunity to improve – both in our business and in our society. We know this is a journey that requires constant self-assessment and recommitment, and that together we can shape a workplace that represents everyone.
Microsoft, through initiatives such as Women@Microsoft, GLEAM (Global LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies at Microsoft) and our focus on accessibility, is striving to remain relevant in this broader context. By embracing diverse working groups, we have been able to innovate when it comes to emerging technologies, which are impacting society. At Microsoft, we are committed to ensuring that we include everyone,
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CERI DUPREE Last but not least is the internationally known CERI DUPREE. Hailing all the way from the UK, Ceri is no stranger to Cape Town, having performed in the city many times. Always brought-back by popular demand, her show is thrilling for South African audiences starved of professional drag where the artist actually uses his own voice, no lip-syncing here. Ceri's performance entails a host of costume changes on the stage ... and that classic "gay-humour" our community is famous for. Ceri believes that the show is all about the illusion, perfected by fabulous costumes, wigs and the mystery. As to whether her brand of female impersonation will ever fade, Ceri said "I'd like to say no but ... with all the social network these days and everything is so out there and open. You see pics of performers doing their make-up without clothes on ... half made up, all the backstage tricks laid bare, giving away tips and trade secrets, so there's no illusion ... the magic and the mystery are gone ... so then there's no interest and it'll fade and die ... ". But for Capetonian's, Ceri is alive and well and with her special brand of humour and a show that is so slick and professional you are in for a treat. Frocked up and fabulous, Ceri is what glamour is all about this is drag at its best ... be prepared to be blown away, be prepared for a night of laughter, if you haven't seen her show, book now, if you have I bet you are going again ... she is fabulous!
THE TROLLEY DOLLIES For the first time on the Pride stage we welcome the popular TROLLIE DOLLIES with their over-the-top wigs, outrageous somewhat blue humour, in an act filled with innuendo, they will most surely have the crowd cringing, laughing and enjoying the zany new show "Non-Specific". Headlined by the ever-fabulous Cathy Specific who is larger than life, immaculately made up and has a sharp, quick wit. Appearing along side her are Molly and Holly. The resident act at Gate 69, they have had a number of successful shows under their seat-belts, dressed in high heels with massive wigs and representing the archetypical air hostess of the 1980s, but played by 6ft men in drag, brace yourself for a night of laughter. Gate 69 is a dinner "cabaret" venue ... The food they serve is very tasty and ample with a nice selection to choose from a platter of cheeses, olives, patĂŠs and meats ... and there's no shortage of drinks from the bar. These three "girls" will have you cheering for more after you enjoy a sampling of their act...
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THE COMPÈRE
CHANTAL "JAX" VENTER Openly gay comedienne CHANTAL JAX VENTER will be compeering the Pride stage. Hailing from Gauteng and described on Twitter as “The shortest stand up comedian who delivers on the tallest of orders!.”. dubbed as the fearless comic, she has leveled up on every stage she grazed with her “straight”-up, witty and satirical stand-up comedy leaving the audience with a refreshing take on everyday situations. Her blunt, authentic approach will definitely tickle your funny bone. Cape Town Pride is proud to welcome this gifted performer back to the Pride stage ...
THE DJ’s
LU CHERRY
GROOVY Q
GROOVY Q also needs no introdution ... one of the most popular DJ’s in town, Groovy Q plays a great selection of fagtrash, which we love by the way - real patsy sounds that will keep you on your feet between the performers ...
DJ Lu Cherry has been spinning discs at Cape Town's hottest dance clubs and has developed a huge following. Music is her passion, she's been DJ'ing for over 10 years and is DJ for the Rouge Revue Burlesque Company. This is her first time at Pride - prepare to be blown away!
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THE DJ’s
SPINSISTA MITZI
Someone who needs no introduction is Spinsista Mitzi, having performed at Pride in the past, and currently resident DJ at the Social Bar, we welcome her to the Pride stage where she will have you on your feet, dancing to her superb mixes...
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Again no introduction is needed, Roberto gets Zer021 rocking, being the owner of one of the city's most popular clubs and the trendy Berta's restaurant in Woodstock. This is a first on the Pride stage to Roberto and by all accounts he will have you partying the afternoon away.
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LGBT+ THE MOST UNIVERSAL GLOBAL MOVEMENT By Peter Tatchell
Pride has changed the world for LGBT+ people. Long may it continue...
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ecently, London’s celebration of LGBT+ Pride was one of thousands of Pride celebrations taking place over the summer months in nearly every country on Earth. [In South Africa, Joburg, Pretoria, NMB and Soweto Pride will soon be happening]. In less than five decades, what began in a handful of western cities has become an unprecedented global phenomenon. Today, the LGBT+ movement is the most unifying, ubiquitous and universal worldwide movement of all time – and the most successful. It exists in over 160 countries, sometimes covertly, with a common agenda of LGBT+ liberation that transcends all borders, classes, ideologies, cultures and ethnicities. It has notched up some impressive achievements. The decriminalisation of homosexuality in more than 120 countries, with 24 now legalising same-sex marriage and more than 60 protecting LGBT+ people against discrimination. Some 86 states have national human rights institutions that defend sexual and gender minorities. Nine out of ten countries have become increasingly accepting of LGBT+s in the last two decades. In many parts of the world, there is still severe persecution to be overcome. Nevertheless, it is still an extraordinary accomplishment that more than 2,000 years of homophobic, biphobic and transphobic persecution has been significantly rolled back in many countries in less than half a century. All this progress is the result of daring, inventive and unrelenting campaigning - against all odds - by national and international LGBT+ movements. More evidence of success is the fact that our rainbow flag is now the most universal flag in the world. Flown in every country, often briefly or secretly in repressive states, no other flag has such international reach and appeal. Unlike national flags, it is cherished by LGBT+ people - and straight allies - in every nation. It is the symbol of our common LGBT+ humanity. Pride is the celebration that unites hundreds of millions of diverse LGBT+ people all across the planet. I have witnessed, in my lifetime, the explosion of Pride events to the farthest corners of the world. The annual celebrations are the visible manifestation of our queer culture and communities and our collective international demand for respect, dignity and equal human rights. The idea of Pride was conceived in the early 1970s as a riposte to the then dominant view – even among many LGBT+ people – that we should be ashamed of our sexual orientation and gender identity. Aged 20, together with other members of the Gay Liberation Front, I helped pioneer the UK’s first ever Pride parade, in London in July 1972. To give it broad appeal, we deliberately pitched it as a carnival parade with a LGBT+ liberation theme. Even so, it was tiny. Most LGBT+s were in the closet and had internalised homophobia. Only 700 people showed up. There were similar ground-breaking Pride
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The rainbow flag is the World's most unifying, universal and ubiquitous flag events in major US cities at around the same time; but also with relatively small numbers. Since then, there has been an exponential growth of Pride celebrations
all across the planet. Madrid, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Paris, New York and Berlin have each mobilised between one and two million people. No other political or social movement can match this scale, year on year. At the other end of the Pride spectrum, in some countries the festivities number only hundreds of people and suffer severe state repression, as happened in Uganda last year, where government threats of violent attack forced Pride’s cancellation. The previous year, 2016, Pride Uganda was marred by police arrests and brutality, without legal authority and with impunity. But in many countries Pride has had unparalleled success because it is a just cause, with an ethical purpose, a global resonance and, very importantly, a happy, inclusive vibe. It speaks to LGBT+ people the world over. The unique blend of carnival-like celebration and political demands projects a serious message in a fun way that is attractive to a wide audience, with a far broader appeal than traditional forms of protest. This joyful, exuberant atmosphere is infectious. Everyone likes a party and everyone wants to join in. The uplifting nature of Pride, with its flamboyance and theatricality, comes out of gay culture. But for some of us, it is also a cunning ruse to disarm and subvert homophobia, in ways that po-faced, angry demonstrations can never hope to achieve. Whilst we must enjoy the Pride celebrations and the party mood. There is also a serious message: to highlight and stand in solidarity with persecuted LGBT+s in other parts of the world especially Africa, Russia, Chechnya and Islamic States. Pride needs to be politics with joy. That’s what Pride has always been and may it long remain.
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REMEMBERING STONEWALL
50 YEARS AGO LGBTI PEOPLE MADE A STAND AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND THE MODERN-DAY GAY LIBERATION MOVEMENT WAS BORN....
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019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots which set America in particular, but spilled over to other countries around the globe, on the path to getting equal rights for LGBTI people.
Inspired by the Black Power and Women’s Liberation Movements throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) initiated an anarchic campaign that permanently changed the face of the United States and it’s influence galvanised gay rights activists all over the world. The GLF was a movement that was started in New York following the Stonewall riots and adopted in London and San Francisco. Stonewall Inn, in New York City’s Greenwich Village, played a key role in LGBT history as the location of a series of riots in June 1969 by members of the community in response to a police raid.
riots sparked an entire civil rights movement, and is the reason Pride Month is celebrated in June in the United States. Within weeks of the uprising, Greenwich Village residents quickly organised into activist groups to concentrate efforts on establishing places for gays and lesbians to be open about their sexual orientation without fear of being arrested. From that date the movement has grown to what it is today, and Pride celebrations are held throughout the world – all inspired by this historic event. It is widely considered to be the single most important event leading to the gay liberation movement ... a movement that was to spread from New York to other cities in the USA, to London, Europe and within a few years, LGBTI+ people all over the World were celebrating Pride.
This year New York pride will simultaneously host World Pride and will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
The idea of "gay liberation" reached South Africa the during the 1980’s when a number of organisations were formed, mainly in Johannesburg. BENEFIT, a group of 20 organisations held a large gay festival called SHAFT 8 at Crown Mines in 1986, this was the closest to a gay pride event ever in South Africa and it happened a year before the famous gay activist, Simon Nkoli was acquitted and released from jail.
On June 29, 1969, an unexpected Police raid brought Stonewall Inn (at the time it was known to be popular among the most marginalised people in the gay community) to one of the most iconic and historic riots in history. Tensions between New York City police and gay residents of Greenwich Village erupted into more protests the next evening, and again several nights later. Led by prominent activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, who were gender non-conforming, the
After his release Simon became very involved in the quest for LGBTI rights, and in 1988, GLOW (the Gay & Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand) was formed. GLOW organised the first Gay Pride March on the African Continent, and as a member of BENEFIT, I participated in the march through the streets of Hillbrow, Johannesburg. It was both exciting and daunting as the marchers, some 800 of us walked through
Some of the first Pride marches began on the anniversary of the riots in 1970, and in some countries, Prides are still referred to as Christopher Street Day Parades in honour of the pub’s location.
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the streets, many with brown bags over our heads for fear of being recognised, mainly by the Apartheid-State security police. Speakers at this very politically energised event included well-known gay activists Edward Cameron and Simon Nkoli. Edward Cameron, Dennis Sifris, Simon Nkoli, Peter Tatchell, Ivan Toms, Sheila Lapinsky and Julia Nichol and the many others who faught for LGBTI rights, lobbying and pressurising those people responsible for drawing up South Africa’s post-apartheid constitution, to include rights for LGBTI+ people - To these people we owe a huge debt of gratitude, without them our lives may have been very different as illustrated in an interview Peter Tatchell had with ANC Executive member, Ruth Mompathi in 1987. When he raised the issue of the human rights of lesbians and their role in post-apartheid South Africa, she replied, “I hope that in a liberated South Africa people will live a normal life. I emphasise the word normal ... tell me. Are lesbians and gays normal? No! It is not normal”. We see this attitude prevail in other countries in Africa, Kenya and Uganda where the governments are trying to make same-sex relationships punishable by death! Zimbabwe, where former President Mugabe likened gay people to worse than dogs, and of course those Islamic states where the death penalty is on the statute for gay men in particular. The continent has sen some chinks of enlightenment with Angola recently decriminalising same-sex unions, but here in South Africa we have much to be thankful for, and it is for the strides we have made towards equality that we MUST celebrate Pride.
Simon Nkoli - one of the fathers of the South African gay liberation movement
Today Pride is a singular celebration with a million faces—individuals, families, lovers, leaders, and friends and apart from celebrating the advances the LGBTI+ community has made in the fight for equality we also remember how the movement began.
Above: Marsha P Johnson Right: Sylvia Rivera
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WHAT FLAG IS THAT?
Apart from the Rainbow Flag, there are a number of other community flags. When you are walking in the parade, you may see some of these flags and wonder what they stand for... get acquainted with the flags out there and stand with solidarity with your brothers and sisters... THE RAINBOW FLAG Known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride and LGBT social movements. The colors reflect the diversity of the LGBT community,
GYNEPHILIA
DEMISEXUAL
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AUTOSEXUAL Autosexual
BISEXUAL Bisexual
Those who prefer self gratification over other types of sexual activity
Those people who are sexually attracted to both males and females
PANSEXUAL Pansexual
POLYSEXUAL Polysexual
Those who are sexually, romantically and emotionally attracted to all genders.
SKOLIOSEXUAL Skoliosexual Those who are sexually and/ or romantically attracted to non binary identified individuals
Those whose gender identity is non binary and who are sexually, romantically or emotionally attracted to others regardless of their sexual identity LITHSEXUAL Lithsexual Those whose experience sexual attraction but do not desire reciprocation for their attraction.
TRANSGENDER Transgender
TRANSEXUAL Transexual
Those whose sexual identity is different to that assigned at birth
Those who emotionally and psychologically feel that they belong to the gender oppposite to their birth assignment.
INTERSEXUAL Intersexual
HERMAPHRODITE Hermaphrodite
Those who are are born with characteristics or genitalia that are neither male nor female. ANDROGYNOUS Androgynous Those whose bothe male and femaile characteristics and gender identities.
Those who have both female and male genitalia.
DRAG FEATHER Drag // Feather Those who dress is clothing opposite to their gender - usually for personal expression and/or entertainment.
There are more, such as Genderqueer, Bigender, Gender Non-Binary, Neutrois, Trigender and Two Spirit ... however space doesn’t allow so check them out on google and familiarise yourself with our incredibly diverse community - enjoy Pride wherever and however you choose to celebrate it ....
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PRIDE SHELTER MARKET WITH A CAUSE
It’s that time of the year….
“We’re calling out for any unwanted items at home, please think about donating them for us to sell at the market. We’ll take all sorts of things like clothes, bric-a-brac, old records, lamps and ornaments. Anything and everything!” So if you’re an avid bargain shopper or thrifter with a kind heart, then you won’t miss a fundraiser with a worthy cause. After previous huge success, The PRIDE Shelter Trust is hosting their annual market on Saturday 6th April. “The Shelter provide short-term accommodation for LGBTI people from the greater Cape Town area during times of crisis in their lives. We are reliant on funding through donations and big events such as Cape Town PRIDE and we raised R44000 from our market last year in April,” says Janette Richter, Matron of the Pride Shelter. Any entertainers /volunteers willing to provide their talents to entertain the thrifter’s can contact the Matron. Or if anyone would to have a stall on the day, please contact us for further information. Entry is FREE. Doors open at 10am and the market runs until 3pm. For further information on donating email matron@pridesheltertrust.co.za or call +27 (0) 21 423 2871.
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PRIDE SHELTER MARKET Date: 6th April 2019 Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm Venue: 1 Molteno Road, Oranjezicht. This market is perfect to pick up some bargains while enjoying some great food. All the proceeds will go towards running the shelter, the only LGBTI crisis centre in Africa.
“The LGBTIQ+ community is a vital part of South Africa’s rich and vibrant social fabric. I will fight for tolerance and inclusion in our society, as enshrined in the Constitution.” - DA Western Cape Premier Candidate
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PRIDE'S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
IAN McMAHON
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et me tell you about Ian McMahon
24 years ago, Ian was PRO of TOGS, the organisation of Gay Sport in Johannesburg in 1995, he became committee member in of Joburg Pride in 1996 and became a cochair of Joburg Pride in 1998. After a move Cape Town in 1999, in 2000 became a Director of GALATTIC (Gay and Lesbian Association Tourism Trade and Commerce). In 2001 he was invited to join the Board of a new Cape Town Pride as Chairperson, and stayed in that role until 2006, where he became a founding Board member on the Pride Shelter Trust, the Cape Town LGBTI+ Crisis Centre and in 2009, he resigned Cape Town Pride he became Chair to the Shelter in 2012 until today when he is set to retire this year. Ian was a Board member of the San Francisco based Federation of Gay Games (FGG). He became Executive Director of External Affairs before personally hosting the FGG Annual Meeting in Cape Town in 2008. In 2009, he was voted the International FGG Volunteer of the year award. He was an athlete in 4 Gay Games, in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010 where he had won a Silver and a Bronze medal in his sports and was part of the team that bid to host the Gay Games in Cape Town in 2022. Ian is currently also Chairman of the De Waterkant Civic Association, which hosts the so-called Gay Village. He was recently awarded a City of Cape Town Certificate of Recognition for his work in representing the community. Ian has been a silent but very active member of the South African Gay community!
Apart from his volunteer work, Ian has been the co-owner as venues such as Café Manhattan, Amsterdam Bar, The Loft Lounge, is a partner in MCQP and is currently a co-owner of Ben Wei Restaurant and the well-known 11-year-old, Crew Bar.
Ian is a proud champion of Gay rights in South Africa – and for this reason, we as Cape Town Pride Festival are very proud to award him our very first community award – The Cape Town Pride Lifetime Achievement Award for all his hard work towards ensuring our rights, making our country a better place for LGBT+ persons to live in, and offering his valuable time for the betterment of our society and having done so for over much of the last 24 years. We award Ian McMahon The Cape Town Pride Lifetime Achievement Award!
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ape Town Pride is run entirely by volunteers. Some of us work on short-term projects or campaigns – and some of us work all year round as part of the core team. Taking part is an incredible experience and we’d love you to join the
Cape Town Pride is wholly run by a group of volunteers who are passionate about equality and diversity. We are a not-for-profit organisation, and any surplus funds we raise are used to support the LGBTQ+ community and improve the events. Together, we run the South Africa’s biggest, most diverse pride, and our job is to make sure we provide a platform for every part of Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, questioning, intersex, non-binary, asexual, polysexual, genderqueer and gender variant people) to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and campaign for the freedoms that will allow them to live their lives on a genuinely equal footing. From Pink Party, which helps to raise funds for the events for the Pride week, to our annual Parade through the heart of the Cape Town and the amazing 1 week, city-wide festival that precedes Pride weekend, everything we do is designed to give LGBTQ+ people a platform to be visible and speak loudly to the rest of the city about what we have achieved, how far we have come and what is still needed. Cape Town Pride includes people of every race and faith, whether disabled or able-bodied, and all sexualities and genders including lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, queer, questioning, intersex, trans*, genderqueer, gender variant or non-binary as well as straight and cis allies. Around 15 people volunteer year-round to help us deliver what has become a world-class Pride. We are already a pretty diverse bunch, but we are looking to add to our diversity. So if Pride is for you, then climb on board for the wild ride that is Cape Town Pride!
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