I am an African speech by Thabo Mbeki (8 May 1996)
I am an African. I am born of the peoples of the continent of Africa. The pain of the violent conflict that the peoples of Liberia, Somalia, the Sudan, Burundi and Algeria is a pain I also bear. The dismal shame of poverty, suffering and human degradation of my continent is a blight that we share. The blight on our happiness that derives from this and from our drift to the periphery of the ordering of human affairs leaves us in a persistent shadow of despair.
 
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Calendar of events

2007

            

 

OTHER EVENTS

Event: Soweto Pride hosted by FEW
Date: September 29, 2007
Time: 11am - 6pm
Venue: Oppenheimer Park a.k.a "Credo Mutwa Park", Central Western Jabavu, Bolani Road, Soweto
Details: Starting point of the march will be on Corner Roodepoort Road, White City. Come and support the march and the 070707 Campaign (Remember Salome & Sizakele)
Contact: Phumla Masuku - phumlam@few.org.za or Mathabo Maqhubela - mathabom@few.org.za. 011 339 1867.

Event:  Soweto Mini-Pride After Party
Date:    September 29, 2007
Time:    6pm - 6am
Venue:  Mavis Hall (next to Ipelegeng Hall) White City.
Details: Beverages and food will be sold.
Contact: Phumla Masuku on:  (011) 339-1867/0733851846

Event: Joburg Pride 2007: Coming of Age
Date: October 6, 2007
Details: www.joburgpride.org.za

Event: SEXPO
Date: 27-30 September 07
Venue: Gallagher Estate in Midrand
Details: Take your sexuality out of the closet and inject some fun into being an adult. SEXPO is coming to South Africa! SEXPO Joburg will marry all forms of adult entertainment – from lifestyle to, of course the naughty bits. This exciting four-day public event is a fantastic place for girls, guys, friends and couples to browse, shop, be informed and to be entertained.
Contacts: Julie@expoworks.co.za or call 011 706 3497

 

PARTIES

Event: ANONYMOUS Presents 'Come Out and Play' Party
When: 28 September 2007
Where: Simply Blue, 90 dekorte street, Braamfontein - JOHANNESBURG
Time: 8pm til the morning
Details: Tequila shots for the 1st 50 people. Come and celebrate your PRIDE. It will be a party to remember.
Damage: R50.00
ContactAnonymousEvents@ravemail.co.za for more details.

KAPEvent: KAP Pre-Pride Party (All White Party)
When: 5 October 2007
Where: Horror Cafe, Newtown
Time: 9pm til you drop
Damage: R40.00
Details: Come dressed in All White! DJs Wandi, Franky, Milkshake and Sphectacular.
Contact: 073 213 9242; 0836782190; 0728597356

Event: Pride After Party and The Academy Pub launch
When: 6 October 2007
Where: 12401 Diepkloof, Zone 1 Jazz ville
Time: 6pm til the morning
Details: DJ's Solly Vista, Clive, Medicine, Hlubi, Brian Blaq, Teddy Gazoza will be on decks.
Contacts: Please RSVP 084 270 0184 or 072 314 3233


CLUBS

Spot: Bent   
Where: 226Stamfordhill, Road Morningside, Durban
Club nights: Friday nights. Doors open @ 8PM Happy hours 8-9PM
Dress code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Suzie 27 833826655 or visit: www.bent.co.za
Details: Durban exclusive ladies only, venue for women who love women.

Spot: Club Simplyblue
Where: Cnr Henri and Juta Streets, Braamfontein
Club Nights: Wed - Friday Open @ 12.00 PM/Sat & Sun @ 2pm
Admission: R30-00
Contact: 27 82 8768976 or visit: http://www.clubsimplyblue.com
Details: A venue that hosts international visitors looking for a true African experience

Spot: Playground (Womyn only club)
Where: Capital, Cnr Tywhitt and Keyes Avenue, Rosebank
Club Nights: Last Saturday of every month
Admission: R60 unless you login to www.playgroundclub.co.za and get on the guest list
Contact: Sharon @ 074 461 0544 or 033 346 2864


CONFERENCES /WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS


Event: World Pride Power Conference: Unity, Empowerment and Inclusivity in the African Diaspora
When: February 21-24, 2008 
Where: Los Angeles, California
Details: Check out the website on www.worldprideandpower.com. Register @ http://www.shop.worldprideandpower.com/





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

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