Cape Town Pride Magazine 2025

WELCOME

Tommy Patterson, Pride CEO

It’s that time of the year to dust off our feathers and glitter and start getting ready for Cape Town Pride. Our theme this year is “RainbowID”. Whatever our identity in the LGBTIQ+ spectrum may be, there is a place for everyone under the Rainbow!

Pride is growing in leaps and bounds. In 2024, over 4000 people marched in the Pride Parade, making it the biggest yet! And once again the Pride Mardi Gras was a sold-out event.

We have an amazing calendar planned for this year’s Pride Festival which kicks off on 6th February. There’s a wide range of Pride events which are as diverse as our community, ranging from the prestigious Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride Pageant to film screenings, literary events, parties, workshops, a pet’s promenade walk, a live gay dating show, a drag king deconstructed Valentine’s retrospective, comedy shows and drag shows galore.

This all leads to the big day on 1st March. Our team has been working tirelessly to make sure the day is a great experience for everyone. The Pride Parade starts at 11.00 I Alfred St in de Waterkant, finishing at Green Point Track, the venue of the Mardi Gras. Although we have been permitted to allow more people to attend the event, tickets ae still limited because of safety occupancy levels at the stadium so make sure you get your tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment. Once capacity has been reached online ticket sales will close and no more tickets will be available at the gate. As usual there will be a Pride Market, food vendors including a Vegan Food Market, an NGO Village, and of course a full line-up of live artistes and DJs, including some of the country’s top performers and drag acts on the main stage.

To ensure that everyone gets to experience Pride, we have once again partnered with Golden Arrow Bus Services who are offering free rides on regular routes on presentation of your Mardi Gras ticket, from 8.30am to 8.00pm. All our LGBTIQ+ NGO partners have been allocated free tickets to Mardi Gras for the communities they service.

All of this is made possible only with the assistance of our many sponsors, partners and allies and I really thank them all, as well as the wonderful team of Pride volunteers who make this day a reality.

I was lucky enough to attend the InterPride AGM in Medellín, Colombia in October where Cape Town Pride won the bid to host World Pride in 2028. It was a wonderful experience, and we can’t wait to welcome the world to the Fairest Cape in 2028. But before that, we are very excited to announce that we will be hosting United Prides of Africa next year, a pan-Africa Pride celebration.

Cape Town Pride has become a beacon of inclusion and diversity for the LGBTIQ+ community of Cape Town and that is down to you. People travel to Cape Town for the event from all over the world and we have put the rainbow into “the Rainbow Nation.’ Enjoy your Pride. It’s what you make it. And embrace your RainbowID!

CAPE TOWN PRIDE BRAND AMBASSADOR

Nkosinathi Sangweni waka Mtshali

Cape Town Pride is delighted to announce the appointment of Nkosinathi Sangweni waka Mtshali as Brand Ambassador. With a career spanning over two decades, Nathi is a powerhouse in the world of dance, performance, and event curation. From his early days at the Dance Factory and Jazzart Dance Theatre training program to his evolution as a celebrated freelance artist, choreographer, and MC, Nathi has captivated audiences both locally and internationally. As an advocate for dance education, he is dedicated to nurturing emerging talent, ensuring that the next generation carries on the legacy of movement, passion, and storytelling through dance. His expertise extends beyond performance—whether leading as

a program manager, event curator, or master of ceremonies, Nathi’s versatility and commitment to excellence shine through in every project.

Nathi’s message to the LGBTIQ+ Community is: “As Cape Town comes alive with the colours of Pride 2025, let us take a moment to honour those who paved the way for our freedoms while holding space for those who, for various reasons, cannot celebrate with us. Pride is a moment of joy and unity, but it is also a reminder of the work that remains. So, let’s march, dance, and celebrate—but let’s not be oblivious to the fight that continues for equal rights, representation, and justice for all.”

FROM THE MAYOR

Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town

One of the best parts of living in Cape Town is our wonderful and rich diversity. Cape Town truly is a city for all people – no matter who you are, where you come from, what your background is, how you choose to dress, or indeed who you choose to love.

In Cape Town you can be who are you are – living authentically, protected against discrimination, and exclusion based on belief, gender or sexual orientation. These are rights enshrined in our country’s constitution as a commitment to tolerance and acceptance. These are values we must uphold, not just during this celebration of diversity and inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ community, but in every facet of life.

There are still examples of bigotry and hatred displayed towards LGBTIQ+ South Africans. This is why Pride is still important. It takes bravery to be proud in who you are and to share that with others. So Pride is both a celebration of our diversity, and a reminder that we still have a way to go.

This is why the City of Cape Town has been a supporter of Pride and will continue to be so. For us, all we do is about trying to make our city a place of more access, equality and inclusion for all.

On behalf of the City of Cape Town I wish the organisers, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and supporters of the festival, a happy and safe event. To all those travelling to Cape Town, we welcome you to the Mother City. Enjoy your time here.

Happy Pride!

FROM THE PREMIER

Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape

The Western Cape Government deeply values the principles of tolerance, acceptance, diversity, and unity. We are a stronger province through our diversity, and we are proud to promote equality and individual rights. Regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, the Western Cape welcomes all who call our province home. The annual Pride festival not only promotes tolerance and inclusiveness, it is also a firm favourite of Cape Town’s social calendar, providing a significant boost to our economy and tourism industry.

I want to wish all those involved in Pride all the best for this year’s event.

Message from the DA Cape Metro LGBTQIA+ Chairperson 2025

Once again the Democratic Alliance is extremely proud to show our support for our LGBTQIA+ communities and be a sponsor of Cape Town Pride. We are always grateful that this important annual event is held here in the DA run flagship Mother City.

We celebrate the opportunity to be part of a powerful message, a message of hope, resilience, pride, awareness, inclusivity and fun. It is also an opportunity to celebrate our long and hard fought for freedoms. It is also wonderful to stand with the many straight allies, families and friends who likewise march along with us.

The Democratic Alliance has a long standing history and association with Cape Town Pride which spans multiple decades. It is a collaboration that works well for us and our voters, who are deeply proud of and committed to this relationship with Pride, who share our ethos and vision of an Open Society based on Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity.

In as much as we revel in the accomplishments and progress of our LGBTQIA+ communities, it does require saying that there is still so much more that must be done to ensure a safe society where we are free to live our authentic lives without the very real fear of abuse, harassment or worse.

It is for this reason that I was proud to be part of the successful bid team that won World Pride 2028 for Cape Town. We will play host to this global event on African soil for the first time. So desperately needed when still too many queer persons here, and on our beloved continent are afraid to be whom they are. To love who they love.

For this reason Pride will always be relevant. And along with its many di erent events hosted in multiple communities across our City throughout the month, will continue to highlight issues and provide a safe space for people to raise their voices and express themselves in volume.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on 1st March 2025.

Cllr Rob Quintas

DA Metro LGBTQIA+ Chairman

CAPE TOWN PRIDE 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

The Cape Town 2024 Parade and Mardi Gras were the best attended ever with over 4000 people joining the fun. Mardi Gras at the Green Point Track was once again sold out. As usual, there was a lot of the best entertainment Cape Town had to offer including Manila von Teez, Jimmy Nevis, Jarrad Ricketts, Emogen Moore, Tollie Parton, Belinda Quqamba Ka-Fassie, Stella Rosé and the TransFormers. For the first time, there was a drag King performance by the Kings Collab as well as a Vogue Battle.

Heroes Awards

Opening Party

Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride 2024

Pride March

Pride March

Pet’s Prom Pride Hike

Mardi Gras

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WORLD PRIDE CAPE TOWN 2028

Cape Town is the official host of World Pride 2028

Cape Town Pride has achieved a landmark victory, winning the bid to host WorldPride 2028, the first time this globally recognised LGBTQ+ celebration will take place on the African continent. This milestone positions Cape Town as a hub of inclusivity and diversity, with the event anticipated to attract tens of thousands of visitors from around the world, spotlighting South Africa as a destination for LGBTQ+ tourism and advocacy.

WorldPride is an international event that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride, promoting equal rights and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. Licensed by InterPride, an organisation that represents Pride organisers globally, WorldPride features a variety of events, including parades, parties, and conferences that focus on pressing human rights issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals around the world. World Pride, launched in Rome in 2000, is a global phenomenon that champions human rights, equality and diversity through conferences, outdoor events and celebrations.

Cape Town Pride beat fellow bidder Guadalajara Pride, Mexico, after the bid was presented to members of InterPride at the 42nd Annual General Meeting and World Conference which was held from 23 to 27 October 2024 in Medellín, Colombia. The membership met to network, share knowledge, attend workshops and caucuses, and take care of InterPride’s business. This included awarding the license for WorldPride, a global event organised by a full member organisation.

InterPride Co-Presidents Ymania Brown, Hadi Damien, and Rahul Upadhyay commented: “We congratulate Cape Town Pride for winning the license to host WorldPride in 2028. We look forward to supporting them to deliver their bid, which promises to be a strong and impactful WorldPride. We also congratulate Guadalajara Pride for an excellent application.”

Cape Town Pride CEO, Tommy Patterson, added: “We are thrilled at the news and for this support shown by our world LGBTQ+ family. The team did a wonderful job, and we all forged great friendships and allies from Pride groups from all over the globe”.

In 2021, Cape Town Pride was awarded the Outstanding Member Pride Organisation in Africa at the 1st Annual InterPride Awards, which are granted to individuals and organisations that have significantly impacted the LGBTIQ+ community over the previous twelve months.

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MAERSK SOUTH AFRICA

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Supporting Cape Town Pride 2025.

At Maersk South Africa, we remain steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. As part of this commitment, we are proud to support Cape Town Pride once again in 2025, standing in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and championing inclusivity across all aspects of our business and beyond.

This year Maersk’s theme, Intersectionality, aligns closely with our evolving DEI strategy. Intersectionality acknowledges that people experience discrimination and privilege in multiple, overlapping ways based on aspects such as race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic background. At Maersk, we recognize that fostering true inclusion requires us to address these complexities holistically, ensuring that our policies, culture, and leadership reflect the diverse identities and experiences of our employees

What Intersectionality Means for Maersk’s DEI Strategy:

Inclusive Policies and Leadership

We continue to strengthen our workplace policies to ensure they account for the diverse needs of all employees. This means enhancing protections, benefits, and support systems that consider how different identities intersect, ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

Amplifying Diverse Voices

Through employee resource groups, mentorship programs, and leadership training, we are committed to elevating underrepresented voices and fostering a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Creating Safe and Supportive Spaces

Psychological safety and belonging are at the core of our DEI approach. We are deepening our efforts in allyship training, unconscious bias awareness, and inclusive leadership to build a culture where individuals can bring their authentic selves to work.

Community Engagement and Advocacy

Supporting events like Cape Town Pride reflects our broader commitment to social progress. By actively engaging with the LGBTQIA+ community and advocating for broader systemic change, we aim to be a force for good both within and outside our organization.

As we move into 2025, our focus on intersectionality ensures that DEI at Maersk is not just about representation, it is about equity, fairness, and meaningful inclusion. We are excited to continue this journey, fostering a workplace and society where every individual, regardless of their background or identity, can thrive.

#PrideAtMaersk #IntersectionalityInAction #DEICommitment

THE AMBASSADOR OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO SOUTH AFRICA

H.E. SANDRA KRAMER

BRIDGING DIVIDES CONNECTING PEOPLE

CAPE TOWN PRIDE HEROES AWARDS 2024

In August 2024, Cape Town Pride hosted the annual Pride Heroes Awards where we recognised and acknowledged the contributions that various individuals or organisations have made towards the LGBTQ+ community during the year.

Hometown Hero

Cheshire Vineyard

Cheshire Vineyard is a Performance Artist, Muse, Cultural Architect, Perennial Priestess, Shape Shifter and Mother of the House of Vineyard. A native of Mamre, Cheshire has toured with FKA twigs (2016), leading projects for Athi-Patra Ruga (2018), opened for M.I.A. (2018), and been a part of the South African cast of Kinky Boots (2019-2020). Since 2021, Cheshire’s has begun working within ancestral legacy and memory, most recently as a co-director of Salon Kewpie: The Legacy Project (2023-2024) in close collaboration with the District Six Museum and the GALA Queer Archive. This groundbreaking educational programme aims to upskill and empower gender non-conforming youth from areas linked to the forced removals from District Six. As Mother of the House of Vineyard, Cheshire has been instrumental in promoting and growing the Vogue Ballroom Scene which has had a positive impact on the community.

Volunteer of the Year

McArthur Joseph

Pride cannot run without a group of dedicated and energetic volunteers who give up their time. This year’s Volunteer of the Year was Mr Gay Cape Town in 2015 and Mr LGBT Peninsula in 2016. For the last three years he has organised the Pride Hikes during our Festival in February, as well as being a valued member of the team working behind the scenes and the Pride Launch and at then Pride Mardi Gras

LGBTQI+ Community Activist

Jackye Majawie

In 2016, Jackye Majawie founded Majawie Safe Space to serve the LGBTQIA+ community. Based in Delft, the NPO is a sanctuary for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Deft community and surrounds. Their mission extends beyond providing a safe space; they provide support services to people who have experienced Gender Based Violence, as well as offering Counselling, Court Support, food and security, Outreach and awareness and Sensitivity training in the LGBTIQ+ community around Delft. In 2023 Jackye organised the first Delft Pride.

Performer of the Year

Pichi Keane

Hot from Hong Kong, and now based in the Boland, Pichi Keane – Drag Darling, Hostess Hunty and Queer Queen, is a singing queen, glamour clown and self-proclaimed pleasure activist on a mission to make more people laugh!

She made waves in 2023 at the National Arts Festival with her first solo drag cabaret ‘Ripe ‘n Ready’, taking home a sexy Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award. In February 2023, she won the Pride’s Got Talent showcase and as a result found herself on the Main Stage at the Pride Mardi Gras where she performed her debut single ‘Came Here To Dance’. She is currently touring with her new show ‘Freshly Squeezed’, a brand-spanking-new drag cabaret for the thirsty.

Outstanding Community Support

Buddies Night Out

“Buddies Night Out,” or simply “Buddies,” began as a humble party meant to gather a small group of friends for a year end get-together. For over a decade, it grew and evolved into a series of vibrant pop-up parties that bring people together from across South Africa and beyond, offering a welcoming space to connect, have fun, and forge new friendships. Now a beloved Cape Town tradition, Buddies has become a safe space where diversity, music, drag, dancing, and, above all, friendship are celebrated. Committed to serving and giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community, Buddies will always remain open to all, fostering a sense of belonging, donating to local charities and contributing to our city’s nightlife. This last year Buddies donated R35 000.00 to the Pride Shelter Trust.

Pictured: Armando Ayala and Josua Joubert

Outstanding Community Support

Cape Town Lesbians

Cape Town Lesbians is a volunteer project founded in 2008 by Lara Aucamp, with the goal of creating spaces where queer women can form meaningful connections. They host a wide range of events, including picnics, movie nights, a book club, art classes, and more. They also try to keep events free to attend wherever possible, to promote inclusivity.

For Cape Town Lesbians the word “Lesbian” as an inclusive umbrella term, a label that helps you find a community, not a prescription of who is allowed in this space. This group welcomes and celebrates all sapphics, women who love women (including bisexuals and pansexuals), and all trans and gender non-binary folk.

We can’t imagine Cape Town Pride without Cape Town Lesbians, or Cape Town Lesbians without the ever-energetic Lara Aucamp.

Community Ally of the Year

FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Belgium and the Consulate General of Belgium in Cape Town

Cape Town Pride has a strong relationship with the Consulate General of Belgium. We’ve cohosted events and, in 2023, collaborated on the “Embracing Openness” mural as part of IPAF.

This mural, commissioned by the Belgian Prime Minister’s office, emphasizes the importance of an open and inclusive society – a value shared by both Belgium and South Africa.

Both countries are pioneers in LGBTQ+ rights. Belgium legalized same-sex marriage in 2003, while South Africa was the first in Africa to do so.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Keith Coventry

There is no job title to adequately describe what Keith Coventry, who unexpectedly passed away in October 2023, did for Cape Town Pride. He was the backbone of our organisation even if he preferred to stay out of the limelight. He was our Everyman who got things done. His work with Cape Town Pride was a culmination of a lifetime of engagement with the gay community. In 1983, Keith founded Coming Out, the first gay publication in South Africa, pre-dating EXIT newspaper. In 2010, he helped found OUT Africa Magazine and subsequently became its editor. In the 80s, with his life-time partner Tommy Patterson, he owned Club 58 in Johannesburg, and then the Backroom Bar in Cape Town in the 2000s. Keith was the Administrative Director of Outreach Africa and Cape Town Pride since 2012. He was the machine that drove the moving parts –always with a quick wit, a lively jibe and a generous smile. We salute him for his lifetime of activism.

LONG LIVE THE KINGS

Queering the Gender Binary

Cape Town is known as the Drag Capital of Africa, but a new branch of the Art of Drag is gaining ground. Forest Marica Rose and Dana Shorten-Bosch write about the burgeoning Drag King Scene and its roots.

In September of 2023 Cape Town’s Kings Collab put on their first show: Hello Handsome! produced by Casual Harry. Lights went up on the Wave Theatre stage as glittered performers in full faces of makeup complete with facial hair waited to delight, entertain and surprise. Since that first show the Kings Collab has put on 22 performances and we have trained and supported a group of now 47 performers. We have left glitter, sequins, fake blood, clothing and the jaws of the audience on the floor of stages from Drag King Bingo at the Armchair Theatre to a show at the LGBTQIA+ Health Symposium to even performing at last year’s Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras stage.

Drag King performance is by no means new to Cape Town. Who we now know as Wolf Steel (drag daddy of the Wolfpack Haus) was once cutting their teeth as a Drag King performer FreDDie, part of Bros B4 Hos (BB4H) - South Africa’s first documented Drag King troupe. In 2012 OUT Africa Magazine interviewed BB4H, a troupe of masc presenting performers made up of FreDDie (now Wolf Steel), Saint Dude (now Dope Saint Jude), Umlilo John, Frankie Hard-On, Cory Lingus, and Cole Steel Johnson, who were bringing their brand of tongue in cheek subversion of gender stereotypes to the drag and open mic scene. At the time BB4H was prolific - bringing a mixture of live singing, original rap and lipsyncing to stages every two weeks. Now some 10 years later the Kings Collab has ignited a resurgence of Drag King performance that has built on from the foundations that were laid by our queer elders within BB4H.

What can be described as a serendipitous spike in the Cape Town Drag King zeitgeist saw Casual Harry - an internationally recognised Boylesque performer who recently also competed on the Baby Grand Burlesque competition stage - assembling a troupe of masc presenting performers around the same period where Sir Gently - South African born

queer academic whose drag persona was borne of their time immersed in the Shanghai drag scene - was back in Cape Town poised to create performance spaces for Drag Kings. Sir Gently went on to produce three shows in 2024: Gender Euphoria, Hot King Summer and Freak Like Me at the Armchair Theatre. Sir Gently also spearheaded and co-hosted the first Drag Bingo with Prince of Light (who has since partnered with Ricky Mortis in the continuing of the show). This event can be described as a high-octane fun-filled show with lots of tequila-fueled audience participation.

The Kings Collab is also a community filled with mentorship, camaraderie and friendship. Amidst the colourful costumes, bulges, moustaches and ‘man-gerie’ of our shows is a band of performers supporting each other, and a collective of artists constantly working both individually and as a group to improve the standard of our productions, makeup, costumes, performances and concepts. Richard Good and King Bloom have gone on to produce three events at the Outlore Base: King/Dom, Kingsmas in July and One Missed Call: A Drag King Horror Spectacle. Richard Good has also, in partnership with Hoevinda, produced a Drag King Quiz Night, and in partnership Wolf Steele produced Heartstopper.

Our performances, workshops and the spaces we create through those performances encourage and celebrate queer joy and queer expression for both the audience and the kings. Whilst we push boundaries and challenge perceptions, our shows aim to create an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. The people who come to watch them affirm us in fulfilling

those goals. It is with pride that we can acknowledge and celebrate our brothers in drag as they go on to flesh out their personas in other productions.

Sir Leo has performed for a variety of producers including Ms T’s SlutClub and Mistress Mae’s Cabaret Eat Your Heart Out. Wolf Steel has also been included in performance lineups with The Rouge Revue as well as Pride in STEM. King Art performed at the Recovery Walk Cape Town and was integral in organising for the Kings Collab to perform at the LGBTQIA+ Health and Advocacy Symposium for the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. Hoevinda also arranged for a group from the Kings Collab to facilitate workshops in collaboration with the Triangle Project. Another one of the original members of the Kings Collab, Salty Crax, having moved to Johannesburg at the beginning of 2024, has since formed a Johannesburg based Drag King troupe called the Jozi Kings and Things. What is undeniable is that Drag Kings are emerging in Cape Town and across the world and attracting more attention than ever before from both prospective performers and audience members alike. We are here, we are queer, and we are going to explore masculinity in all of its forms.

The Kings Collab is a collective of drag performers who give expression to masculinity, especially alternative approaches to masculinity for the purpose of entertainment, expression, fun and celebration as

well as satire, education and socio-political commentary on gender. We have performed comedic and dramatic acts. We have taken masculinity seriously and we have at the same time approached it with whimsy and with critique. We have shown stereotypes of masculinity and subverted those ideas. We have portrayed macho as well as feminine men. We have sometimes even portrayed characters between the binary or beyond this world. Our over-the-top drag king alter egos challenge the notion of what it means to be masculine and who gets to be masculine.

Our past shows have involved dancing, lip syncing, live singing, puppetry, magic, burlesque, comedy, camp shenanigans and political activism. There will be bright colours, wild costumes and razzle dazzle. You can expect stunts, props and ass. You can expect to laugh and cheer; to be confused or enlightened and perhaps you will experience a little voice telling you it might be fun for you to try and be a drag king yourself. Drag King performance is a queering of the gender binary because it puts into the spotlight the idea that masculinity can be embodied by anyone and that there are many, many ways to embody masculinity or to be a man- some of which include traditionally feminine characteristics. Drag Kings do this not through debate or academic writing but through creativity, performance and fun. Gender is our playground, our art studio and our study.

PRIDE SHELTER TRUST

Growth and Resilience in 2024

In a year marked by challenges, the Pride Shelter Trust (PST) has not only persevered, but surpassed expectations, continuing to provide a vital safe haven for LGBTQIA+ individuals in South Africa. As one of the country’s first shelters of its kind, the PST remains dedicated to offering short-term accommodation and essential support to those facing homelessness, rejection, or crisis due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Despite 2024’s obstacles, the Pride Shelter Trust expanded its programs, launched new initiatives, and achieved significant milestones, including an impressive 94% reintegration rate of residents back into society. Through counseling, skills development, and referral services, the shelter empowers individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. This year also saw staff undergo specialized training and courses to enhance their ability to support residents effectively.

The Trust’s commitment to accountability remains strong, with programs aligned to the Department of Social Development’s standards. Improved

governance structures and strategic planning have ensured the shelter’s sustainability while fostering new partnerships with local and international Nonprofits and NGOs. These collaborations help share resources, expand outreach and strengthen collective efforts to address the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities.

Exceeding its goals in 2024 is a testament to the PST’s staff and their unwavering dedication. However, this progress would not be possible without public support. Donations —whether financial, clothes, toiletries, or food staples-remain essential to sustaining day-today operations and improving residents’ lives. Every contribution, no matter the size, has a direct and meaningful impact. As the Pride Sheiter Trust continues to grow, it stands as a beacon of hope, resilience, and inclusivity. By supporting its work, you help provide life-changing opportunities to vulnerable individuals and promote a more affirming future for all.

Visit pridesheltertrust.org.za to learn more. Consider donating to help sponsor a resident for 3 Months.

THE HISTORY OF PRIDE

Cape Town Pride has grown in leaps and bounds since it became a regular event, but the significance of Pride is not always understood by many people who attend Pride. Many do not actually know about the origins of this annual celebration.

We have to go back 55 years. In the early-morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 1969, members of the New York City Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a mafia-run gay bar in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighbourhood. While such raids were not uncommon at NYC gay bars at the time, what was unique on this night is that the patrons had decided to fight back. Angered by police harassment and social discrimination, the events of that night ignited six days of protests, known as the Stonewall Uprising, and galvanised the gay rights movement. By the time the Stonewall Riots ended on July 2, 1969, the gay rights movement went from being a fringe issue largely ignored by politicians and the media to front-page news worldwide.

The first Pride marches started the following year, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the riots and demonstrate for equal rights. In New York, organisers dubbed their event the Christopher Street Liberation Day March. The same day as the NYC march, Los Angeles held a “Christopher Street West” celebration on Hollywood Boulevard that drew thousands. There were also two small marches in San Francisco and Chicago. These one-day celebrations eventually evolved into a full month of LGBTQ pride.

In time, that celebration came to be simply known as the Gay Pride Parade. According to activist Craig Schoonmaker, “I authored the word ‘pride’ for gay pride … [my] first thought was ‘Gay Power.’ I didn’t like that, so proposed gay pride. There’s very little chance for people in the world to have power. People did not have power then; even now, we only have some. But anyone can have pride in themselves, and that would make them happier as people, and produce the movement likely to produce change.”

On 1 July 1972, the first Pride march in the UK was organised by the Gay Liberation Front and Campaign for

Homosexual Equality. The next year more cities in the United States and Europe began celebrating Pride. Today Pride is celebrated in hundreds of cities worldwide. In the Southern Hemisphere Pride celebrations tend not to be in June, but in the summer months. In South Africa, Pride is currently celebrated in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Soweto, Ekhuruleni, Durban, Kimberly, Nelson Mandela Bay, Bloemfontein, Knysna, Delft, Hanover, Mahikeng, Hermanus and Worcester.

The roots of Pride in South Africa trace back to apartheid, when discrimination and persecution plagued marginalised communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. In the face of oppression, activists and allies began organising and mobilising to demand equality and acceptance. It was during this time that the first Pride marches emerged globally, serving as a symbolic platform to express visibility, solidarity and resilience.

The first Pride in South Africa was held on October 13, 1990. It was the first Pride event on the African continent, organised by the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand (GLOW). Being gay or lesbian was illegal at the time, and it was also an anti-Apartheid protest. It coincided with the emerging Pride movement globally, serving as a symbolic platform to express visibility, solidarity and resilience. The march was

“With this march, gays and lesbians are entering the struggle for a democratic South Africa where everybody has equal rights and everyone is protected by the law: black and white; men and women, gay and straight.”

Simon Nkoli, Johannesburg Pride, 1990

a pivotal moment in South Africa’s LGBTQ+ rights movement. It eventually led to the inclusion of an equality clause in the South African constitution in 1996.

The speech made by activist Simon Nkoli, one of the organisers, at South Africa’s first Gay Pride March in 1990 was a significant moment in the Gay Movement of this country. “This is what I say to my comrades in the struggle when they ask why I waste time fighting for moffies. This is what I say to gay men and lesbians who ask me why I spend so much time struggling against apartheid when I should be fighting for gay rights. I am black and I am gay. I cannot separate the two parts of me into secondary or primary struggles. They will be all one struggle. In South Africa I am oppressed because I am a black man, and I am oppressed because I am gay. So, when I fight for my freedom, I must fight against both oppressions. All those who believe in a democratic South Africa must fight against all oppression, all intolerance, all injustice. With this march, gays and lesbians are entering the struggle for a democratic South Africa where everybody has equal rights and everyone is protected by the law: black and white; men and women, gay and straight.”

Cape Town Pride is the second longest running Pride event in South Africa. The first Pride March in Cape Town was held in 1993 and was organised by activists including Theresa Raizenberg, Midi Achmat, Zackie Achmat, Jack Lewis, and Bassie Nelson under the auspices of ABIGALE (Association of Bisexuals, Gays and Lesbians). 550 people marched from District 6. The March stopped in Adderly St for a Kiss-In. Next stop was Parliament were participants chanted slogans in support of gay rights. The March ended in De Waal Park where speeches were made, after which a party with live entertainment ensued. Albie Sachs, speaking on behalf of the ANC, declared the park a “liberated area “for all Capetonians, where homophobia and race discrimination had been banished. Edwin Cameron spoke about the implications of the inclusion of a prohibition of discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation clause in the Bill of Rights. Simon Nkoli spoke on behalf of GLOW (Gays and Lesbians of the Witwatersrand), and Bassie Nelson for ABIGALE.

However, the first pride held under the auspices of the Cape Town Pride Festival was celebrated in December 2001. The following year Pride merged

Johannesburg Pride, 1990

with the Mother City Queer Project (MCQP) but reverted to an independent event after that. No Pride event was held in 2003. In 2004, the timing of the Festival was moved to February, which is the height of the summer season in the Western Cape. In its two decades of existence, Cape Town Pride has evolved from a small Pride March with an afterparty in the streets of de Waterkant to an annual three-week Festival, culminating in the Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras, attended by thousands of local and international LGBTIQ+ community members and allies.

As Pride Month has grown in popularity across the globe, criticism of the events has grown, too. Many believe that the original ethos of Pride has been lost. Some believe that Pride is too political, other that it is not political enough. But Pride is what you make it. Pride can be both a Party and a Protest! For many a young queer person, attending Pride is often their first overt political act of their life. Pride events are often vital protests against repression and isolation in places such as Serbia, Turkey and Russia, where Pride parades have been met with antigay violence. Growing homo-prejudice and transphobia, which accompany the growth of far-right movements in Europe and North America highlights the oppression the LGBTQ+ community still faces globally. In Africa, 30 of the 54 states in the African Union outlaw homosexuality.

Pride celebrations have evolved beyond mere parades and festivities; they have become a platform for education, awareness and advocacy. In Cape Town, there is an increasing emphasis on promoting inclusivity, representation and intersectionality. Pride events serve as a reminder of how far the LGBTQ+ community has come while acknowledging that the struggle for equality is far from over for many.

While South Africa has made significant strides towards LGBTQ+ equality, many individuals still face discrimination, violence and prejudice due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Hate crimes, stigma and social barriers persist, and the struggle for acceptance continues. Pride is not only a celebration but also a call to action to address these ongoing challenges and work towards a more inclusive society.

Images and archival information about the 1993 Cape Town Pride March courtesy of ABIGALE Collection, GALA Queer Archive.

First Pride March in Cape Town 1993

First Pride March in Cape Town 1993

Johannesburg Pride, 1990

Johannesburg Pride, 1990

Johannesburg Pride, 2018

CAPE TOWN PRIDE 2025 EVENT CALENDAR

February in Cape Town is Pride Month and our three-week Pride Festival offers a diverse programme including parties, picnics, mountain hikes, literary events, workshops, film screenings, drag queen shows, drag king shows, theatrical performances, queer yoga, queer surfing, queer quiz nights, pets promenade walk, and so much more. All these events lead up to the Pride Parade and Mardi Gras on Saturday 1 March. There’s a place for everyone under the rainbow to show their true colours!

Pride First Thursday

Thursday 6 February, 8pm

Café Manhattan, 74 De Waterkant Street, De Waterkant Free to attend

Ease into the Pride Month festivities with a unique First Thursday event at an iconic venue in the Village. DJ to get you into the Groove. Specials on shots.

Thurs-Gays

Thursday 6 February, 8pm

Zer021 Social Club, 46 Canterbury Street, Distict 6 R60 at the door

Join Vida Fantabisher, Manila von Teez, Kat Gilardi and DJ PJ Smith for an Old School night of Drag and Disco.

Event details are correct at the time of publishing, but are subject to change. Check for updates and more events on facebook, instagram and our website.

Pride Opening Party

Thursday 6 February, 8pm

Zer021 Social Club, 46 Canterbury Street, Distict 6 R60 at the door

Get into the Pride spirit with a dance and a drag show, featuring outgoing Miss Cape Town Pride Kendall Li!

Pride Picnic

Sunday 9 February, 2pm

Geen Point Urban Park, South Gate

Free entry. Book your spot on Quicket.

Free, fun, family friendly afternoon hosted by Cape Town Lesbians. The perfect place to connect with others and make new friends.

Queens at Red

Friday 7 February, 6pm

Oui Bar, Radisson Red, Silo District, VandA Waterfront R95 from Quicket

The Queens are back for a Pride Edition Show! Join us for a night of GLAM as we kick off Pride Month. Drag Dinner and Live Performance starring the fabulous queens Manila von Teez, Kat Gilardi and Stella Rosé.

Bingo at Tiger’s Milk

Tuesday 11 February, 6:30pm

Tiger’s Milk Claremont, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Join your host Grant for some Bitchy Bingo.

Pride Bookcase

Tuesday 11 February, 6pm

Mingles, 76 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock Free to attend

Join Roché Kester introduces novels by Alistair Mackay and Mia Arderne.

The Child, Alistair Mackay

A young man returns to Cape Town after a nervous breakdown in New York. He and his husband want to rebuild their lives and start a family by adopting a child, but the application forces him to confront his own past. His marriage begins to unravel, and violence threatens to upend their new beginning.

Mermaid Fillet, Mia Arderne

In this Cape Town, there’s a Goddess who casts raging red storms when female bodiesare abused. It’s a place where women try to redefine their space in society. This is thestory of a network of wannabe gangsters, the search for a Tamagotchi and the smokkeling of mermaid tails. Mermaid Fillet is about violence, feminism and how you dala what you must. Rarer than Crayfish, more illegal than Perlemoen!

Drag Bingo at Tiger’s Milk

Tuesday 11 February, 6:30pm

Tiger’s Milk Blouberg, Blaauwberg Road, Bloubergstrand Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Your hostess Stella Rosé will be calling your numbers.

Pride Open Mic

Tuesday 11 February, 6pm

Crew Bar, 12 Cobern Street, de Waterkant R50 at the door

So you think you can sing, dance, tell a joke? Come and try your luck on the open mic. You could be the next marvellous Mrs Maisel! Hosted by Tiana La Vida.

Love Your Nuts

Wednesday 12 February, 6pm Crew Bar, 12 Cobern Street, de Waterkant Free to attend

Cancer Survivor Torsten Koehler will share all you need to know about Testicular Cancer and his Love Your Nuts Foundation

Pride Village Drinks

Thursday 13 February, 6pm Café Manhattan, 74 De Waterkant Street, De Waterkant R80 at the door

The Pride edition of this popular monthly LGBTQ+ Networking event.

Pride’s Got Talent

Thursday 13 February, 8pm Zer021 Social Club, 46 Canterbury Street, Distict 6 R60 at the door

The winner will perform on the main stage at Pride Mardi Gras and the best drag performer will get to appear at the Divas Extravaganza on 27th February.

The Magic of Drag: Love Theme

Thursday 13 February, 7pm Tiger’s Milk Muizenberg, Sidmouth Road, Muizenberg Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Experience the Magic of Drag with divas Kat Gilardi, Manila von Teez and special guest Emogen Moore, in this special Valentine show.

Unhinged: The Talking Stage

Friday 14 February, 8pm (Doors open at 7pm)

Outlore Base, 80 Hout Street R150 from Quicket

Daniele Bia hosts the Valentine’s Day Edition of Cape Town’s hottest live queer dating show with a twist! Will our contestants find love or get left in the dust?

Pride Hike

Saturday 15 February, 8am (Meet at 7.30am)

Constantia Nek car park

Free to attend

Put on your walking shoes and meet new friends while enjoying the view on this spectacular hike.

Love Sucks Ball

Friday 14 February, from 6pm Crew Bar, 12 Cobern Street, de Waterkant R50 at the door

Tired of the Valentine’s Day hype? If love sucks, let’s have a ball.

Queer Book Club and Library Tour

Saturday 15 February, 9:45am for 10am

Central Library (Meet at the foyer/entrance)

1 Parade St, Cape Town City Centre

Free to attend. Book a space on Quicket.

Tour of the Cape Town Central Library and Art Library, discovering their outstanding collection of queer books, followed by a social discussion of books read.

Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride

Saturday 15 February, 9:45am Joseph Stone Autidorium, Athlone R160 from Computicket.

The new Pride Royalty will be crowned at this glamorous event.

Queer Expressions

Tuesday 18 February, 5:30pm

Aunty Suzie’s Huiskombuis 7 Joubert Street, Kuils River Free to attend

IAM creates a welcoming queer faith space for Pride. We celebrate gains, but confront religious queerphobia, trauma, and invisibility.

Pride Bookcase

Tuesday 18 February, 6pm Mingles, 76 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock Free to attend

Roché Kester will be introducing novels by Nicole Engelbrecht, Tiffany Mugo and Mia Arderne.

Sizzlers, Nicole Engelbrecht

In 2003, ten gay men were brutally attacked at Sizzlers massage parlour in Sea Point. Sole survivor, Quinton Taylor, identified the two men responsible for one of the worst mass murders in South Africa. Now one of the murderers is up for parole. For Taylor and those who lost their loved ones, this severe travesty of justice will not happen without a fight.

Touch, Tiffany Mugo

A striking anthology that focuses on sex as a vast, yet intertwined experience between people. The collection draws on the experiences of sex from people across genders, sexualities – even borders. Touch delves into the many ways in which sex features in our lives. Sex can be fun, tricky, heartbreaking, and sometimes non-existent.

A Thousand Eyes on You, Mia Arderne

I heard there’s a girl in school growing wings. No, not graduating, real wings. This other guy’s growing a tail. They skip class, thinking no one notices. We’re watching. They get closer, and we all watch. Sky, sea, faeries, mermaids... it’s hectic. A thousand eyes on them. We grow up, we change, and the world watches.

Bingo at Tiger’s Milk

Tuesday 18 February, 7pm

Tiger’s Milk Green Point, 47 Main Road, Green Point Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Your hostess Stella Rosé will be calling your numbers.

Queer Yoga: Vinyasa Flow

Wednesday 19 February, 8pm (Doors open at 7pm)

Protea Hotel Fire and Ice, New Church St, Tamboerskloof Free to attend. Book your spot on Quicket.

Vinyasa Flow: All Levels Welcome. Lilly offers variations for all, from beginners to advanced. Find your flow and experience a rejuvenating practice.

Pride Singles Night

Wednesday 19 February, from 6pm Crew Bar, 12 Cobern Street, de Waterkant Free to attend

So Valentine’s sucked? Express yourself with a fun dress code at this event hosted by the fabulous Tiana La Vida. Happy hour from 7-9pm.

Pride Karaoke

Thursday 20 February, 8pm Zer021 Social Club, 46 Canterbury Street, Distict 6 Free to attend

Hosted by Vozzie and Pride Talent Show 2024 winner, Pichi Keane, serving Big Diva Energy and the Omnia Dancers will be lending them a helping hand.

Struck by Stupid Cupid

Friday 21 February, 7pm for 7:30pm Armchair Theatre, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory R150 from Quicket. R200 at the door.

“Valentine’s Day” Retrospective by The Kings Collab. Love it or hate it, indulge in queer fantasies. Drag Kings: Richard Good, King Art, Robsie Reid, and more!

Gat Party Milnerton: Pride Edition

Saturday 22 February, Doors open 19:45 Bothasig Hall, Link Road, Bothasig R60 online. Book via Whatsapp: 081 249 5604

Put your dancing shoes on for an epic Pride Edition of the best Sokkie- Langarm Dance Party in Cape Town. N.B. No bar at the venue so please bring your own cooler box, glasses and snacks. Ice will be on sale.

Freshly Squeezed

Saturday 22 February, 9pm

Armchair Theatre, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory R150 from Quicket. R200 at the door.

Pichi Keane, a singing AFAB drag queen, delivers a juicy cabaret. Expect cheeky comedy, brassy vocals and BDE. Cape Town Pride Hero 2024, Pichi is a must-see!

Pets for Pride

Sunday 23 February, 10am Moullie Point Lighthouse, Beach Road, Moullie Point Free to attend

An informal gathering where proud pooch parents will be promenading their pets on a fun walk to Sea Point Pavilion and back. Pizes for best dressed pets.

The Magic of Drag

Tuesday 25 February, 7pm

Tiger’s Milk Kloof Street, 55 Kloof Street, Gardens

Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Experience the Magic of Drag with divas Kat Gilardi, Manila von Teez and special guest star Ina Propriette.

The Magic of Drag

Wednesday 26 February, 7pm

Tiger’s Milk Blouberg, Blaauwberg Road, Bloubergstrand

Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Experience the Magic of Drag with divas Kat Gilardi and Manila von Teez.

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

Wednesday 26 February, 6pm Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street, Gardens

Björn Andrésen, Visconti’s “Tadzio,” reflects on his life. Fame at 15, stardom, and a life forever changed. A poignant journey of memory and redemption.

Queerest Book Quiz

Thursday 27 February, 5:30pm for 6pm Book Lounge, 71 Roeland Street, Cape Town R50 per team of 4. (Come as a team or join one on the night.)

Think you know your queerstory, how to slay, know the T? All funds raised here will go towards future queer-focused events.

The Magic of Drag

Thursday 27 February, 7pm

Tiger’s Milk Green Point, 47 Main Road, Green Point

Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Dinner Time is Show time with the legendary divas, Manila Von Teez and Kat Gilardi, who will be joined by Kendall Li.

Pride Shabbat

Friday 28 February, 6pm

Temple Israel, 5 Salisbury Road, Kenilworth Free to attend

Celebrating our diversity, Temple Isreal opens its synagogue to LGBTIQ+ Jews and allies in an evening of Shabbat prayers.

Drag Divas Extravaganza

Thursday 27 February, 9pm

Zer021 Social Club, 46 Canterbury Street, Distict 6 R60 at the Door

A Dragavanza featuring the Mother City’s most loved drag artistes.

Drag in the Bay

Friday 28 February, 7pm

Bay Harbour Market, 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay Free to attend. Please tip your queens.

Pride goes to Hout Bay. Featuring the Dynamic Drag Duo Kat Gilardi and Manila von Teez

Pre-Pride Breakfast

Saturday 1 March, 8am

Bootlegger Coffee Company at The Cape Quarter 27 Somerset Road, Green Point Free entry. Book your seat on Quicket.

Get in the mood for the Pride Parade which starts a block away. Hosted by Cape Town Lesbians.

Pride March

Saturday 1 March, 11am Alfred Street, de Waterkant. (See route on page 31.)

Free to attend

The Pride Parade through the streets of Green Point is where our colourful community can show their true colours under the rainbow. All are welcome at this fun free event.

The Magic of Drag: Pride Brunch

Saturday 1 March, 10am

Tiger’s Milk Green Point, 47 Main Road, Green Point Free to attend. Book your table on Dineplan.

Stella Rosé, Kat Gilardi, Jayde Kay Johnson, Manila von Teez and DJ PJ Smith will be getting you into the Pride spirit. And did we mention the topless shooter boys?

Mardi Gras

Saturday 1 March, 11am Green Point Track R65 from Quicket only. No tickets at the gate.

Bars, a delicious selection of food, a Pride Market, an NGO Village and of course, a great line-up of live performances and DJs on stage.

Pride Roller Disco

Saturday 1 March, 7-9pm

Sunningdale Sports Complex

Waterville Street, Milnerton Rural R70 online or at the door. Skate hire R70 per hour.

Hosted by Cape Town Rollergirls. Sorry, no inline blades allowed (venue policy). Enter and skate at your own risk. ROAR.

Queer Surfing

Sunday 2 March, 8:30am - 12pm

Lifestyle Surf Shop, Surfer’s Corner, Muizenburg Beach

Free to attend. Book your spot on Quicket.

Join us for a surf after Mardi Gras! All boards and bodies welcome. No experience or gear required. Wetsuits and boards provided at no charge.

Buddies Night Out

Saturday 1 March, 9pm

Constitution Street, District Six Tickets from AIRDOSH

Two electrifying dance floors, epic vibes, and the ultimate celebration of love, freedom, and PRIDE!

Sexy Sunday Apres-Pride Lunch

Sunday 2 March, 12-3:30pm

Café Manhattan, 74 De Waterkant Street, De Waterkant Free to attend

End Pride where you started. Topless waiters, free welcome drink for the first 100 guests. What better way to recover!

IMPULSE GROUP CAPE TOWN

Advocating for LGBTQ+ Health and Empowerment

Who We Are

Founded in 2009, Impulse Group is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting thehealth, well-being, and empowerment of gay and queer men throughout 26 cities across the globe. This global chapter network is supported and funded by the global AIDS Healthcare Foundation(AHF). The Impulse Cape Town chapter is the first and only in Africa. We are a volunteer group of activeunicorns promoting healthier lifestyle choices in the LGBTQIA+ community using modern socialapproaches.

Our Mission

We believe that education, engagement and empowerment are key to building a stronger LGBTQIA+ community. Ours is to provide resources, spark critical conversations and create inclusive platforms where individuals can access to non-discriminatory support, knowledge, and asense of belonging.

What We Do

As a linkage to care partner, we connect with our community through innovative campaigns, community outreach, collaborations with local NGO’s and engaging events, we foster safe spaces, raise

awareness about sexual health and harm reduction approaches, advocating for mentalwellness and fighting for social justice within our community.

Why It Matters

LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to face challenges related to stigma, discrimination, and healthcare accessibility. Impulse Group Cape Town is committed to breaking down these barriers and ensuringthat every person, regardless of their background, has access to the information, services and community support they deserve.

Get Involved

Our work is powered by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re interested in advocacy, event planning, digital outreach, or education, there’s a place for you at Impulse Group Cape Town. By joining our movement, you’ll contribute to a more inclusive, informed and empowered LGBTQIA+ community. We empower you to be volunteers and emerging leaders that drive meaningful change.

Connect with us!

Follow us on social media and stay updated on our latest events and initiatives.

Impulse Cape Town @impulsecpt impulsegrp.org

Engage. Support. Connect.

Diversion for marchers on foot

Marchers on foot proceed under the overpass on Helen Suzmann Boulevard. Bikers and floats proceed along Granger Bay Boulevard.

GRANGER

BAY BLVD.

End

The march ends outside the festival grounds at Green Point Track.

PRIDE MARCH

Ribbon cutting

The March will pause at the rainbow crossing on Somerset Road for a ribbon cutting to mark the official start of the march.

Start

Marchers gather outside Preswitch Primary School on Alfred Street. The Pride March will proceed along Preswitch Street from 11am.

THE PRIDE SURVIVAL GUIDE

Tips to help you have a wonderful day

For many of us, Pride is the highlight of the year and we can go a bit overboard. But hey, it’s our day to be whoever we want to be, protest or celebrate or both. So whether you want to liberate your inner drag, release the bear, unfetter your Sapphic yearnings, break down the closet doors, be Out and Proud, Queer and Here, here’s how to do it safely while still having loads of fun. Let nobody rain on your Parade!

Try to get enough sleep the night before. You know it’s going to be a long day

If you are going to march in the Parade, wear comfortable shoes. It’s 2km from de Waterkant to Green Point Track.

Please let the official parade of vehicles, floats and registered organisations proceed first. You may join the parade after they have gone by.

Pay attention to the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement officials and Pride Parade Marshals, who will be wearing yellow T-shirts with ‘Marshal’ printed in red on both sides. They are there for your safety. Please stay within the confines of the Parade.

Wear a hat, unless you have on a magnificent headdress, which will probably do the trick too. It’s always very hot, and as the saying goes, only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun, unless you’re a queen at the Pride Parade. A parasol can also work.

Sunscreen is a must on the Parade and at the Mardi Gras, especially if you’re gonna show off what your Mama gave you. You don’t want to display a farmer’s tan later at the club.

Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate! And no, tequila is not the answer. Bring water if you are marching. Remember to throw your empty bottle in a bin. No alcohol is permitted on the Parade. You can drink as much Jagermeister as you like later at the Mardi Gras.

Look after your phone and wallet. It can be hard when you are wearing nothing more than a G-string. For the less flamboyant, wear something with zips or button-up pockets, or put them in your front pockets.

Don’t check that dating app every three minutes. There are thousands of fabulous queer people all around you. Go and talk to them. It’s Pride, everyone’s a little more approachable than usual

Be nice. Leave your Fashion Photo RuView comments at home. It’s our day for self-expression however we chose to do so, so nobody needs judgement. We get enough of that on a daily basis from the rest of society.

Don’t feel up a drag queen’s boobs or bum and don’t touch their hair. It’s just rude.

Pick up some free condoms and lube or find out about PrEP at one of the public health tents that will be at the Mardi Gras.

If you are going to take recreational drugs, do it safely. It’s not a good idea to mix with alcohol. Stay with friends you trust and if you feel unwell, there is a first aid unit at the Mardi Gras. Take care; you don’t want to end the day in cells or in casualty.

Get an Uber home or jump on a bus. There’s a MyCiti terminus just opposite the stadium.

Above all, have a wonderful day! Happy Pride!

The 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade departs at the intersection of Alfred and Prestwich Streets at 11am on Saturday 1 March, starting at the intersection of Alfred and Prestwich Streets in de Waterkant at 11am. The Pride Mardi Gras follows at Green Point Track straight after. Please note that tickets are only available online. To tickets will be available for sale at the venue.

Free passage on golden arrow bus services on Pride Day. If you live near a Golden Arrow bus route you can travel to the CBD for FREE on Saturday 1 March, on presentation of a ticket to the Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras.Free rides from 8:30AM to 8PM on existing bus routes. There is limited service on a Saturday, especially after 5:30PM. There will be no extra services scheduled after 8PM.

CAPE TOWN PRIDE 2025 MARDI GRAS

ARTIST

LINE UP

As always, we have a wonderful program of performers and DJs lined up for your entertainment at this year’s Mardi Gras.

Grand March: The Power P

A taste of the Ballroom scene returns by popular demand after the Voguers burnt up the Pride stage last year. Members of the audience will be called to strut in various categories, and they will be serving up more Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent than you could ever imagine! Hosted by Cheshire Vineyard.

Craig Lucas

Chart Topper Craig Lucas never imagined he’d go from singing in the shower in Elsies River to performing on South Africa’s biggest stages, including KDay, Heart Music Festival, Starlight Classics and KKNK. But behind the scenes, he has grappled with his sexuality and mental health, leading to a battle with addiction and a break from music. Now, over two years sober and embracing his queer identity, Craig is back, better and gayer than ever, making music for himself and for those who’ve always felt a bit on the outside. Craig is currently working on his most personal music yet. Fans can expect a pop-rock rollercoaster with electric guitars, thumping drums, and Craig’s powerhouse vocals wrapped in catchy melodies. He tackles tough topics such as depression and substance abuse and his unwavering tendency to repeatedly fall for losers who don’t deserve him! It’s basically therapy you can dance to. Independent and unstoppable, Craig’s newfound love for music shines through. He’s here to have fun, make great music, make lots of money, spend all that money, and maybe, just maybe find a sugar daddy to keep the party going. After all, in the wise words of Cyndi Lauper, “gays just wanna have fun!”

Jarrad Ricketts

Growing up in Athlone, it was the arts that gave Jarrad a sense of direction and led him to write and record his own music. Without any formal training in the arts, his persistence and drive steered him into pursuing his music career which opened opportunities for him to perform in countries such as Spain, Finland and Sweden. Jarrad was nominated in the Best Pop Album category at the 25th South African Music Awards 2019 (SAMA Awards) for his debut album “Break The Rules”. He is no stranger to the Pride stage, having performed at Pride Launch events, Pride Mardi Gras and the Pride Proms. It’s great to have him back again as performer and MC.

Jimmy Nevis

Since Jimmy Nevis burst on to the South African music charts in 2012 at the age of 19 with his smash hit single Elephant Shoes, he become a much-loved household name. Born and raised in Athlone, Cape Town, he has had a string of No.1 singles, including as Heartboxing, 7764, All About It, Balloon and Hey Jimmy. In 2023, Jimmy released his 4th studio album, Things We Don’t Talk About, which has been nominated for multiple awards. Jimmy has performed on the stages of some of the biggest festivals and events in the country, such as Kirstenbosch Gardens Concerts, Rocking the Daisies, KDAY, Heart Festival and not forgetting Cape Town Pride! He has appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with The Stars and The Voice SA - as both guest performer and guest judge. We are thrilled to welcome him back to the Pride stage again!

Kings Collab Presents: Too Much of a Good King

For the second year in a row, The Kings Collab (a Drag Kings and Things collective) brings a celebration of queer joy and queers masc expression to the Pride Mardi Gras stage, showcasing a host of group members and fresh acts cooked up especially for Pride 2025. The Drag Kings and Things performance will be entertaining, comedic, provocative and light-hearted while emphasising the connection between queerness and political activism. Nobody’s free until everybody’s free!

Lynelle Kenned

Award winning soprano Lynelle Kenned is a dynamic Multidisciplinary Performing Artist. Her career boasts numerous accolades, most recently the 2024 Woordtrofee for Best Classical Music Presentation. She has starred in stage productions like West Side Story, The Sound of Music and Orpheus in Africa. Her notable appearances include performances at the Montreal Baroque Festival, the Cape Town Pride Proms concert, a guest performance with Katherine Jenkins, and the FNB/RMB Starlight Classics. Lynelle has recently been appointed to the board of The Rainbow Exchange. With regular collaborations alongside the Cape Philharmonic, Cape Town Baroque Orchestra and the Lutesong Consort, Lynelle continues to inspire, creating a lasting impact on the arts.

Lelowhatsgood

Lelowhatsgood, is a culture-shaping creative force who has left an indelible mark on African media and entertainment as an internationally recognized DJ, producer, writer, and cultural curator. He is the founder of the inclusive ballroom movement VNJ BALL, celebrating the LGBTQI+ community through art, music, fashion, and dance. His music breakthrough came in 2017, as a DJ at FAKA’s “Cunty Power” party in Johannesburg. Since then, he has become a fixture on the international DJ scene, performing unique blends of House, Gqom, Amapiano, Ballroom and Funk on prestigious stages like AFROPUNK, Boiler Room and Ultra. Lelo’s groundbreaking work has earned multiple Loerie nominations, two Feather Awards, and features in DJ Mag and MixMag. He continues to push boundaries, and we are very excited to have him on stage at Pride 25

Mc Squared

When glamour meets grit, and sequins meet superpowers, the result is nothing short of extraordinary. Enter MC SQUARED, the fierce incarnation of legendary drag queens Madones and Celeste, who are set to ignite the main stage at Cape Town Pride 2025. Veterans of iconic productions like The Gurly Show, Bond Ambition, MAD Mondays a Drag, and the cult-favourite YouTube series Chernobyl House, this powerhouse pair has redefined drag artistry time and time again. Get ready to witness a new era of drag excellence as MC SQUARED takes to the main stage with an act that will leave you spellbound long after the glitter settles.

Mr Loving

Born in Dallas, Texas, MR. LOVING is an Africa-based queer nomadic DJ, curating danceable mosaics of House, Nu-Disco, Funk, Tropical, and other globally inspired beats. MR. LOVING’s global soundscapes are already making waves on three continents. Highlights include performing 10 shows at Burning Man, energetic sets at AfrikaBurn, ADE in Amsterdam, Sitges Pride in Spain, and regular performances at LGBT+ venues and events across NYC and Fire Island. Mr Loving comes to Cape Town Pride hot on the heels of the recent Wolfkop Weekender’s HE.SHE.THEY. Festival Stage. Expect a captivating musical voyage that elevates and unites the dance floor, driven by the diverse pulse of cities and cultures that inspire you and his every beat.

Stella Rosé

We loved Hi Octane drag performer Stella Rosé’s debut Pride performance so much last year that we’ve asked her back! Stella is a classically trained theatre performer with a background in ballet, jazz, acrobatics and aerial. Whilst studying Musical Theatre and Dance at Oakfields College, Stella became acquainted with drag. First through queer nightlife and later through self-produced cabaret theatre she took the world of drag in Gauteng by storm. She has fast become a force to reckon since moving to Cape Town. Her shows are slick, sultry and sexy. She has performed alongside major international drag performers such as Trinity the Tuck, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Miz Cracker and Manila Luzon.

3 Tons Of Fun

Back by popular demand, one of South Africa’s most beloved all female vocal groups, has been redefining what it means to be glamorous, proving that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Their powerful message of body positivity inspires everyone to embrace their authentic, confident selves. And then there’s the music! Their performances are a celebration of South African music, with songs from legends, Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie, Kurt Darren and Mafikizolo. And being the Divas that they are, they are not averse to belting out a Gay Anthem or three! These fabulous, fearless chanteuses keep audiences smiling, laughing, and dancing like no one’s watching!

Tollie Parton

Tollie Parton is the vibrant and unapologetic alter ego of Wynand Kotze, a small-town boy from Vanrhynsdorp. Known for her bold and witty personality, Tollie has taken the drag scene by storm since her debut three years ago. Tollie is best known for her role as the co-host of the hit Showmax talk show, Die Tollie and Manila Show, where she engages in candid conversations and hilarious games with South African celebrities, all while dazzling in her extravagant drag looks. Her fearless approach to drag and her commitment to honesty in interviews have made her a beloved figure in the drag community. Before her rise to fame, Tollie was a TikTok sensation under the name WynVirDiePyn, where she quickly amassed a following with her humorous and heartfelt content. Tollie’s journey into drag was a transformative experience, allowing her to embrace her true self and inspire others to do the same. Tollie will be bringing her sharp wit and infectious energy to the stage again this year.

He Plays Violin

He Plays Violin is the stage name of Callen Petersen when he is not performing as the one half of Acoustic Element, a band he formed with his cousin. This dynamic duo has performed alongside some of the country’s hottest performers, including Lira, Emo Adams, Freshly Ground, Beatenberg and Cassper Nvoyest. They have entertained audiences at a wide range of events and festivals around the country and abroad and have played alongside the likes s of Kings of Leon, Milky Chance and the Kooks. Last year He Plays Violin made his first appearance on the Pride stage, performing Jimmy Nevis. We like him so much that we’ve asked him back!

DJ Namba

Born and raised in Gugulethu, Namba DJ fell in love with House music and Kwaito while still in primary school. His DJ career started in 2011 when he was still in high school, and he never looked back. He started making a name for himself after entering the Viceroy Makoya Mix Competition in 2013. From then on, he started playing in different clubs around the city where he shared the stage with the likes of Vinney da Vince, DJ Clock, Ruf Fest, DJ Shimza, and Heavy K.A career highlight was playing in Mozambique in 2017. He recently releases 2 new tracks, Attention Pulse and Buya

Beaulah: Queens Van De Kaap

The Showmax hit drag reality show Beaulah: Queens van de Kaap, directed by Pascual Wakefield, has become a cultural phenomenon since its release last year. The show, featuring seven of Cape Town’s most fabulous queens, BB Vahlour, Emogen Moore, Ina Propriette, Kat Gilardi, Madison Scarr, Manila von Teez and Maxine Wild has captured the popular imagination. Filled with drama, laughter, emotions and tears, the series has catapulted these extra queens to stardom! It’s only right that the Beaulah Cast will be taking centre stage at Pride, not just as guests, but turning it out on stage. Prepare to be blown away!

Pride Cheerleaders

You’ve seen them making moves at some MAJOR sporting events in 2024, so we got a bunch of these hunky show-stoppers together to create our own Pride Cheerleaders to do the things they possibly couldn’t get away with at a rugby match, just for you! Will this be another viral TikTok moment? Will records be broken? Will history be made? All will be revealed during this fun, camp, exciting presentation.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOY IN THE WORLD

Presented courtesy of the Swedish Embassy in Pretoria and the Swedish Institute

In 1970, filmmaker Luchino Visconti travelled through Europe looking for the perfect boy to personify absolute beauty in his film adaptation of Thomas Mann’s novella Death in Venice. In Stockholm, he discovered Björn Andrésen, a shy 15-year-old teenager who was overnight thrust into international fame. His new and unexpected celebrity status led Björn to spend a short, intense part of his turbulent youth between the Lido in Venice, London, the Cannes Film Festival, and Japan. In 1971 at the London premiere of Death in Venice, the director proclaimed his Tadzio as “the world’s most

beautiful boy.” Fifty years after the premiere of Death in Venice, in The Most Beautiful Boy in the World, Björn takes us on a remarkable journey made of personal memories, cinema history, stardust and tragic events in this fascinating documentary, in what could be Bjorn’s last attempt to finally get his life back on track.

Björn Andrésen was a shy, clever and musically talented 15-year-old from Stockholm, living with his ambitious and showbiz-happy grandmother who kept putting him up for auditions. Björn caught the eye of Italian director Luchino Visconti, who was looking for the perfect Tadzio to mesmerise the ageing composer to be played by Dirk Bogarde on the Venice Lido. Visconti was thrilled by Andrésen’s unaffected charm and breathtaking beauty. He made the boy a star but showed not the slightest interest in taking care of this vulnerable child or protecting him from the cynical and predatory hangers-on who were to play a great role in messing up Andrésen’s young adulthood and contributed to the tragedy and heartbreak of his personal life.

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World shows Andrésen now in his late 60s, affecting a Gandalf-type beard and long grey hair that make him look 20 years older. Visconti emerges very badly from this documentary: the 1970 audition film shows him leeringly telling

Andrésen to take his clothes off, and – unforgivably – Visconti makes boorish jokes at the Cannes press conference in front of Andrésen about how his young star is already losing his looks. It would be nice to think Visconti was like Wilde’s Lord Henry Wootton, passionately engaged with and exalted by Dorian Gray’s beauty. Instead, Visconti seems to have shrugged and moved on to the next thing, leaving Andrésen to a chaotic afterlife of recording pop songs in Japan (where he became a star and the object of Beatlemania- like mass hysteria,) and making a few movies and accepting pocket-money payments from dubious “producers”.

This documentary tells us how the most beautiful boy in the world became its saddest man. Filmmakers Kristina Lindström and Kristian Petri’s film calmly underscores the importance of protecting the childhoods of people thrust into fame far too young. It exposes how directors and producers often treat actors.

“We filmed The Most Beautiful Boy in the World during five years in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Paris, Budapest, Venice, and Tokyo, following in Björn’s footsteps,” says director Kristian Petri. Co-director Kristina Lindstrom adds “It is a story about obsession with beauty, about desire and sacrifice, about a boy whose life was changed forever when the film director Luchino Visconti declared him to be the ‘world’s most beautiful boy.’ Who was this boy and what happened

to him? This film lets us listen to the boy’s own story. He, who was made into an image by others, an icon, a fantasy, which took over his young life.”

About the directors

Kristina Lindström is a filmmaker, journalist, and author. She has directed highly acclaimed documentaries including Astrid Lindgren (2014), the award-winning Palme (2012), Wonderboy (2003), The Era - Punk in Three parts (2017) and Silence (with Kristian Petri, 2020). Lindström has served as Head of Cultural and Factual Programming at public service broadcaster SVT where she has developed some of the channels most acclaimed program formats and documentaries.

Kristian Petri is a screenwriter, novelist and director. His first feature, Between Summers (1995), was selected for competition in Cannes. He has made numerous documentaries since 1980. In 2003 he directed the feature Details, screened at numerous festivals worldwide.

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World will be screened on Wednesday 26 February at the Labia Theatre, 68 Orange St, Gardens.

PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

The Pride Festival is made possible with the cooperation of various organisations who work in the LGBTQI+ and Human Rights sectors. Here’s some information about some of our partners.

Al Ghurbaah Foundation

Founded in September 2018 and spearheaded by Imam Muhsin Hendricks, the organisation provides psycho-spiritual and social support to Muslims who are marginalized based on sexual orientation, gender identity and belief. Many queer Muslims find it hard to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation and THE gender identity. The organisation provides support and safety wherever it can by promoting an Islam that is allinclusive and compassion centred. al-ghurbaah.org.za

Cape Town Lesbians

Founded in 2008 by Lara Aucamp to create spaces for queer women to form meaningful connections. Hosting a wide range of events, from family-friendly picnics to discussion evenings, movie nights, board games, art classes, and more. Events free wherever possible, to promote inclusivity. The term “Lesbian” is used as an inclusive umbrella term that helps women find a community, not a prescription of who is allowed in this space. This group welcomes and celebrates all sapphics, women who love women (including bisexuals and pansexuals), and all trans and gender non-binary folk. @capetownlesbians on Facebook

Centre For Human Rights, Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria, is an internationally recognised university-based institution combining academic excellence and effective activism to advance human rights, particularly in Africa. It aims to contribute to advancing all human rights, including those of members of the LGBTQI+ community, through education, research and advocacy. chr.up.ac.za

The Counselling Hub provides an affordable and accessible counselling service that aims to contribute to overall wellbeing. It aims to promote an ecosystem of wellbeing. By embracing an integrated approach that prioritises sustainable mental health, they aim to connect clients to more low-cost and accessible services. counsellinghub.org.za

CPUT Queer Unicorns creates a safe, open, intersectional and equitable space on campus which enables the minority to be free in their pre professional space, to fully participate and contribute with their outmost potential. They believe in a societal transformational process involving the prevention of discrimination and prejudice based on sexual orientation and gender identity and removal of patriarchal and hetero normative privilege.

Del-Har

Pride

In 2022 the communities of Delft and Belhar merged to form Del-Har Pride to work for a society free from discrimination on the basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation through education and community outreach. Contact Jonathan: mailboxjantjies2@gmail.com

Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, LGBT+ Health Division

“The HIV issue is a human rights issue” - Archbishop Emeritus Desmund Tutu, Foundation Patron

LGBTQI+ populations are marginalized and discriminated against in South Africa, placing them at high risk for poor physical and mental health. Despite this, access to LGBTQI+ sensitive and affirming health services is severely limited.

The LGBT+ Health Division, based at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, established in 2008, aims to promote equitable access to appropriate and affirming healthcare for LGBTQI+ populations through research, community engagement and advocacy desmondtutuhealthfoundation.org.za

GALA Queer Archive is a catalyst for the production, preservation and dissemination of information about the history, culture and contemporary experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in South Africa. As an archive founded on principles of social justice and human rights, GALA works toward a greater awareness about the lives of LGBTQIA+ people as a means to an inclusive society. GALA’s primary focus is to preserve and nurture LGBTQIA+ narratives, as well as promote social equality, inclusive education and youth development. gala.co.za

Gender Dynamix is the first registered Africa-based public benefit organisation to focus solely on trans and gender diverse communities. Using a human rights framework, Gender DynamiX undertakes to advance, promote and defend the rights of trans and gender nonconforming persons in South Africa, Africa and globally. genderdynamix.org.za

Good Hope Metropolitan Community Church is an inclusive congregation made up of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered and heterosexual members and friends. All members and friends contribute to the ministry of the church and they believe that everyone is a minister member with a unique role to play. The Good Hope church is part of a larger international denomination known as Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) whose mission is: Transforming ourselves as we transform the world. goodhopemcc.org

I AM (Inclusive and Assertive Ministries) capacitates civil society and faith communities to recognise and celebrate Queer people in Africa by creating safe spaces for dialogue. Religious fundamentalism, patriarchy, heteronormativity, stigma, shame and forced secrecy are affecting every single LGBTIQ+ individual, regardless of whether they are a person of faith or not. The ever-increasing religious homophobia excludes LGBTIQ+ people from basic human rights, and often religious leaders are at the forefront of teaching negative beliefs about sexuality, voicing views such as “homosexuality is un-African”. This in turn produces or condones violence against LGBTIQ+ people and reinforces anti-homosexuality legislation. While this concern is shared, an alternative constructive religious voice against the detrimental effects is not heard strongly enough in Africa. iam.org.za

Impulse Group Cape Town is the world’s largest HIV/wellness group for gay men. Entirely comprised of volunteers, Impulse Group operates in 26 cities, 13 countries on 5 continents! Impulse Group Cape Town is part of a global volunteer group of active gay men who promote healthier sex lives. impulsegrp.org

Majawie Safe Space is a Delft based NPO that focuses on Gender based violence, counselling, court support, food and security, outreach and awareness and sensitivity training in the LGBTIQ+ community. @majawie.safe.space on Facebook

PASSOP

(People Against Suffering, Suppression, Oppression, and Poverty) is a community-based, non-profit organisation focused on promoting the rights of LGBTIQ+ refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants in South Africa, recognizing their vulnerability to persecution and the pervasive criminalization of their existence throughout Africa. passop.co.za

Pride Shelter Trust is Africa’s first formal haven that provides short-term accommodation to the LGBTQI+ minority groups during crisis periods. In addition to providing LGBTQ+ residents with accommodation, they provide personal development, psycho-social development, physical health and wellness and reintegration support. pridesheltertrust.org.za

PWR Project

The PWR Project is non-profit organization reaching for social empowerment by elevating and empowering South Africa’s LGBTQI+ youth, by exploring individual and community experiences and advocating for education and inclusive safe spaces. pwrproject.org

Queer Us is the official organisation of the queer community at Stellenbosch University. Its mission is to form, facilitate, and enable safe spaces for queer bodies at Stellenbosch University. QueerUS aims to educate and inform both students and members of the public, advocate for queer liberation, and oppose any form of discrimination against queerness. @_queerus_ on Instagram

Safe Space International

Safe Place International is a holistic leadership development organization committed to empowering LGBTQIA+ refugees, displaced persons, and single mothers. safeplaceinternational.org

Scalabrini Centre’s vision is to build an open and intercultural society by overcoming every barrier, inequality and injustice – especially among vulnerable people – that can affect the integration of people on the move and South Africans. scalabrini.org.za

Shemah Koleinu (Hear Our Voices - A South African LGBTQIA+ Initiative) is a queer–and Jewish-led human rights organisation that is apolitical and not affiliated to any particular stream of Judaism. Our values are founded in the principles of chesed (love and compassion), tikkun olam (acting for societal benefit), gemilut chasadim (loving kindness), equality, equity, justice and inclusion. shemahkoleinu.org.za

SWEAT (Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce) is South Africa’s leading sex worker rights organisation at the forefront of sex worker advocacy. @SWEATSA on Facebook

TB HIV Care puts integrated care at the heart of responding to TB, HIV and other major diseases. They work to prevent, find and treat TB and HIV in South Africa as well as targeting their interventions to address the needs of populations at risk, such as inmates, sex workers and people who inject drugs. tbhivcare.org

Triangle Project envisions a world where inclusivity and acceptance are the norm for LGBTQI+ individuals. They work towards this by actively combating discrimination and providing essential services that empower and celebrate LGBTQI+ communities. Through advocacy, accessible resources, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships, Triangle Project strives to foster understanding and ensure a future where every LGBTQI+ person feels safe, seen, and supported.

UWC Equity Group

The Gender Equity Unit’s activities and programmes at the University of the Western Cape are geared towards making sure that no one is discriminated against, harassed or hurt because of their gender, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation, and to facilitating the empowerment of particularly women and other marginalised groups, both on campus and within society at large.

Wits RHI (Reproductive Health and HIV Institute)

Trans Health Centre in Belville provides full primary healthcare services for transgender women in addition to HIV prevention, care and treatment as well as gender-affirming healthcare services. wrhi.ac.za

Cape Town Pride 2025 is made possible by our generous sponsors and partners.

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