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- SOUTH
AFRICA 25 - 27 MAY 2001
NAPWA CONGRESS
The
National Association of People living With Aids holds
its first
national congress from 25 until 27 May 2001.
For information contact Siyabonga at 011.872 0975.
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SOUTH
AFRICA CAPE TOWN JUNE 2001
WORKSHOP PORNOFOLIA AND CHILD ABUSE
The
MCC Good Hope Church is holding a workshop until 28 June
2001 on
'pornofolia and child abuse.'
Venue: Zonnebloem College Chapel, Cambridge Street.
For more information contact pastor M. Valentine at 083.668
5935 or
at home at 021.797 8875.
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SOUTH
AFRICA TSHWANE 1 JUNE 2001
OPENING OUT CENTRE MAMELODI
Out!,
the gay and lesbian organisation of Pretoria, will open
its Mamelodi
office on 1 June 2001: Old Vista Campus, 9999 Section
N, Modise Street,
Mamelodi West. More info: Thokozani Ndaba.
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SOUTH
AFRICA GAUTENG 16 JUNE 2001
PREPARATIONS
25
Years ago Sowetan students' uprising ... the beginning
of a new dawn and
the end Apartheid. Preparations for the June 16 celebrations
and
fundraising for this day's events will start from 27 May
2001. Drag queen
shows, African pop music, dance until you drop and feel
the soul of Africa!
Venue: Scandals pub and Club 430 in 430 Commissioner Street,
Fairview. Open
24 hours, 7 days a week. Sunday shows include: lunch and/or
braai, cabaret
shows at 15h00 until 18h00 and Africa's queen of pop...
All events help to
fund 16 June events (to be announced).
For more information contact Ishmail Yoshen at 072.159
3465 or 011.648 7488.
E mail: ish2ruff@yahoo.com.au.
Interested in joining the performing stars, contact Willem
at 082.394 1429.
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THE
NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM 11 JUNE 2001
DUTCH PREMIERE OF DARK 'N LOVELY, SOFT 'N FREE
Presenter
Zackie Radebe will attend the Dutch premiere of Dark 'n
Lovely,
Soft 'n Free, a documentary by Paolo Alberton and Graeme
Reid on South
Africa's rural gay hairdressers.
Date: 11 June 2001. Venue: COC. After the viewing a performance
by Raymond
Matinyana's Jazzebel. For more info contact the Afro Vibe
Foundation at +31
20 683 3846.
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SOUTH
AFRICA JOHANNESBURG 24 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2001
ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE AND MARDI GRASS
Participate
and celebrate South Africa's 12th annual lesbian and gay
pride
parade and mardi grass. This year's theme: Out There Everywhere.
Get
involved! The organizing committee's entertainment sub-committee
is looking
for performers, artists and entertainers. Fundraisers
are also needed
during the whole of this year. For more information visit
Pride's website
or contact Donna Smith at 082.4380960 or 011.648 7488.
- NAMIBIA
* WINDHOEK * JUNE 2001
ANNUAL
LGBT WEEK
More
information soon
- SOUTH
AFRICA * JOHANNESBURG * SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 *
AFRICA PRIDE!
An organisational
committee has been formed to prepare for the
2001 Africa Pride event. Behind the Mask will keep you
updated.
- SOUTH
AFRICA * JOHANNESBURG * 27 OCTOBER 2001 *
INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL GAY GAMES MEETING
TOGS,
the organisation for gay sports hosts the 2001 Annual
Gay
Games meeting.. Volunteers are needed to prepare the event
and
assists the hundreds of international participants.
Contact: gary.bath@appleton.com
For more information:
www.togs.co.za
- KENYA
* MOMBASA * 10 - 15 DECEMBER 2001 *
INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN YOUNG PEOPLES CONFERENCE ON AIDS
This
international conference is hosted by the Africa
Young Aids Coalition (AFYOAC) and will bring together
young
researchers, educators, advocates, councellors and policy
makers. It will provide a strong platform in shaping the
future
role of young people in HIV/AIDS prevention and care with
the
continent. Let Africa Live!
For
more information on registration, fees, scholarships,
visa,
etc.:
tel. 254 35 51512
fax 254 35 21834
mobile 072 641222
e mail: afyoac@hotmail.com
- SOUTH
AFRICA* PORT ELIZABETH
EVERY
1 ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SOCIAL CLUB
At
the SAID from 2h00 until 8h00PM.For more information contact
gaype at bigfoot.com or call 041-585-8409 or visit www.bigfoot.com/~gaype
- SOUTH
AFRICA * PRETORIA * EVERY TUESDAY *
OUT LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
Open
every Tuesday from 19.30 - 21.00, 118 Melville Street,
Sunnyside. More info: www.glop.org.za
- SOUTH
AFRICA * PRETORIA * EVERY 1 st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH *
UTHINGO WOMEN'S GROUP
From
19.30 - 21.00. More information: www.glop.org.za
or
contact glop@mweb.co.za
- SOUTH
AFRICA * JOHANNESBURG * EVERY SATURDAY *
GAY AND LESBIAN LIBRARY
Wondeful
collection of books, magazines and videos. Open every
Saturday from 2 until 5 PM. 36 Grafton Road, Yeoville.
Membership
R 25.
More information (titles, contact details) visit www.geocities.comgaylibrary2000/
- ZIMBABWE
* HARARE * EVERY FRIDAY *
GALZ OPEN HOUSE
Meet
the Gays and Lesbians from Zimbabwe. Every Friday night
at the GALZ Centre, 35 Colenbrander Road, Milton Park.
For more information contact GALZ @ galz@samara.co.zw
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