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Message from the Festival Director
Wentzel April
I remember the very first time I attended Cape Town Pride in 2010 or 2011 at the Cape Town Stadium. I was prancing around, as any fresh twink would, dancing and enjoying what was on offer on the day. I was in awe to see “my kind of people” “my family”, and I knew I was home. In 2015 I entered Miss Cape Town Pride for the very first time and subsequently won the pageant. I knew then and there my community work has started, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community where we still have intolerance and internalised homophobia as key issues holding our community back.
Looking back on Pride 2023, I can definitely say we have come a long way since my first Pride. I never could have imagined back then that I would be organizing one of the best Pride events in Africa. For me, the renewed joy witnessed on the faces of queer patrons of all ages, mingling and frolicking and embracing their truth was well worth all the work we do. The cherry on top of the cake was the double rainbow we experienced late afternoon at the Pride Mardi Gras at Green Point Track. I knew then a higher being was smiling down on us and that solidified it for me.
Another highlight for me was the involvement of the NGOs working in the LGBTIQ+ sector who participated in Cape Town Pride 2023. They do great work in the communities they serve. I have been blessed to witness their advocacy work as well, working tirelessly drafting bills to pass in parliament so that we can all enjoy equality, peace of mind and acceptance in this country. They are such an imperative part of making Pride a huge success. Thank you!!
We also had the Pride Directors of Johannesburg and Pretoria Prides present. It was exciting for me to meet and interact with them because we all fight the same fight and should be there to support one another. Thank you, Kaye Alley and Bruce Walker.
As we enter into a new year, I see an even “fruitier” Pride 2024. Let us continue to fight intolerance, LGBTQIA-phobias, human rights injustices and focus on raising awareness of our beautiful community. Happy Pride!
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