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LGBTI Protest marches this weekend

Johannesburg : https://www.facebook.com/events/449270388420522/ .
Johannesburg: Protect the Constitution – 19 May Protest March
Saturday at 10:00 at Jorissen street close to Wits

Cape Town : https://www.facebook.com/events/290236587737040/
Protest 2 Protect the Constitution – AS IT IS! Cape Town!
Saturday at 12:30 at 209 Beach Road sea point

Port Elizabeth :  March is Sunday 20th: https://www.facebook.com/events/334539373277912/
South African Constitution Protection Coalition Protest Gathering
20 May at 13:00 at Port Elizabeth City Hall

KZN on Sun 20th: KZN: https://www.facebook.com/events/372178366151386/
KZN-DURBAN: Protect the constitution of South Africa – AS IT IS!: 20 May National Protest Sunda
09:00 until 11:55 at City Hall Cnr Dorothy Nyembest & Dr Pixley Kzseme st, Durban

Pink Loerie Arts Festivals Shows

All Pink Loerie Arts Festivals Shows (Little Poof and Emile Minnie) happen at 12 noon at Zanzibar Lounge every day from Thursday 26 Apr to Mon 30 Apr.  Little Poof: 27, 28 & 29 Apr. Emile Minnie: 26 and 30 Apr. Entry: R90 per person. No booking required.

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival 2012 in association with LOVOKA

 

The provisional programme for the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival 2012 in association with LOVOKA, has been released and entries to all the competitions, pageants and the parade have opened.

Re-launched under a new organising committee and with the new Arts Festival added, Pink Loerie 2011 was a huge success and 2012 promises to be even better.

Mostly all of the main events have been confirmed as listed below. A detailed programme will be posted on the website nearer the time and will be included in the Pink Loerie News, the festival’s hit newspaper, advertisements for which are also now taken – write to john@pinkloerie.co.za . Added features this year are a flea market, with stalls to be open every day of the festival, a Miss Butch and Miss Femme for the girls, as well as a prize for the Best Window Display. Knysna businesses are invited to participate and dress their windows in the pinkest show south of the Kalahari.

Partnered with Zanzibar Club & Lounge and Davanna Wine Bar (ex Upstairs – for the girls) in Main street, all the night time Mardi Gras events will be taking place at this popular club again in 2012. Being a long weekend, a Recovery Party has been added which will be opened on Sunday at 2 pm with the sounds of ever popular DJ Sam.

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & Arts Festival 2012 in association with LOVOKA: Shortened Programme:

Theme: “Ain’t no closet big enough!”

Wednesday 25 April – Sunday 29 Apr 2012

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Wednesday 25 Apr. 2012:
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    Meet & Greet

Thursday 26 Apr. 2012:
Loeriehof Retirement Home; Paula Whitney Crèche & Knysna Welfare
•    Heroes Morning Tea & Concert for the Elderly in association with Globeflight @ 10am
•    Visit and gift packs @ Paula Whitney Crèche @ 12pm
•    Handover of clothing, non perishable items etc. to Knysna Welfare @ 1pm

Thursday 26 Apr. 2012 (Arts Festival)
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    Emile Minnie &  Godfrey Johnson @ 12pm

Thursday 26 Apr. 2012
Knysna Fine Arts
•    Art Exhibition Opening @ 5pm

Thursday 26 Apr. 2012
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    Miss & Me Mardi Gras @ 9pm

Thursday 26 Apr. 2012
DAVANNA Wine Bar (ex Upstairs on Main) (Girls Venue)
•    Meet & Greet

Friday 27 Apr. 2012 (Arts Festival)
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    The Little Poof! Big Bang! @ 12pm

Friday 27 Apr. 2012
VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED
•    VIP Dinner @ 7pm

Friday 27 Apr. 2012
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    Mardi Gras Party with Catherine (5fm), Kevin Grenfell (EMI/VIRGIN), DJ Sam (PLUM) & Charl Zero (CAPE TOWN) @ 8pm
•    Mr Mardi Gras @ 10pm

Friday 27 Apr. 2012
DAVANNA Wine Bar (ex Upstairs on Main) (Girls Venue)
•    Mardi Gras Party with DJ @ 8pm
•    Miss Butch & Miss  Femme Mardi Gras @ 9pm

Saturday 28 April 2012 (Arts Festival)
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    The Little Poof! Big Bang! @ 12pm

Saturday 28 April 2012
STREET PARADE 3PM – 4 PM
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    Street Parade 3pm – 4pm
•    Globeflight Heroes After-Party with Catherine (5fm), Kevin Grenfell (EMI/VIRGIN), DJ Sam (PLUM) & Charl Zero (CAPE TOWN) @ 4pm
•    Mr Hot Pants competition @ 10pm

Saturday 28 April 2012
DAVANNA Wine Bar (ex Upstairs on Main) (Girls Venue)
•    Pink Loerie After Party with DJ @ 9pm

Sunday 29 April 2012 (Arts Festival)
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    The Little Poof! Big Bang! @ 12pm

Sunday 29 April 2012
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    Recovery party with Charl Zero (CAPE TOWN) @ 2pm

Monday 30 April 2012 (Arts Festival)
Zanzibar Cocktail Lounge
•    Emile Minnie &  Godfrey Johnson @ 12pm

The Little Poof! Big Bang!

Bruce J. Little is back! And this time the Little Poof! promises even more hilarity and moffie musical morphing mayhem in The Little Poof! Big Bang! This “versatile” performer at the “top” of his game, portrays different characters that will make you laugh from the “bottom” of your stomach.

See some familiar favourites like Mariska the reluctant fag hag and Thandawami the Love tokoloshe, as well as some all new characters like Quinton the queer wolf and Phil Macavity the roving (raving) reporter for Queer TV news, reporting to you live from the scene of the crime.

Little Poof! Has become an annual part of the whole Pink Loerie experience so come and laugh at and appreciate the vibrancy of our queer culture and our homo heritage.

You won’t want to miss it!

“Anybody? Enigiemand? Nie!”

The Minnie & Johnson show
South African darlings of the cabaret stage, Emile Minnie and Godfrey Johnson, will be joining forces and hands to bring you an evening of fun, humour and fabulous songs.
Fleur du Cap winner Godfrey Johnson and SAMA award nominee Emile Minnie will be performing raucous hits from the sixties to the naughties with just a piano, a clarinet and a wine glass. Come and see these two captivating artists light up the stage with their humour and energy. Songs include “Love is a stranger” by Eurythmics, “Holding out for a hero” by Bonnie Tyler and “YMCA” by the Village People.
For that something extra they will be doing French love songs by Piaf and Brel, as well as an original Afrikaanse treffer or two.
Grab your handbag, your man purse and your moonbag and make your way to the Minnie and Johnson show!

ENTRY FORMS:
Parade: Float AND Groups (pedestrian) entries:  http://www.pinkloerie.co.za/pdf/Pink_Loerie_2012_Parade_Application.pdf
Miss & Me Pink Loerie entries: http://www.pinkloerie.co.za/pdf/Miss_and_Me_Pink_Loerie_Drag_Application.pdf
Mr. Mardi Gras 2012 entries: http://www.pinkloerie.co.za/pdf/MRMG2012.pdf
Flea Market Stalls applications: http://www.pinkloerie.co.za/pdf/Pink_Loerie_2012_Stalls_Application.pdf

South African Tourism

Ain’t no closet big enough

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras

The glizty, gorgeous and glamorous will don their fairy wings and feather boas and flutter down to Knysna at the end of April for the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras, the premier event on Knysna’s gay and lesbian calendar.

Fabulous fun at the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras.

Event facts
Date

26 April 2012 – 01 May 2012

Type

Annual

Venue

Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape

Contact information

John O’Neil
+27 (0) 83 347 9570 (mobile)
+27 (0) 86 515 0167 (fax)
Event email
Event website

Links

Highlight: The return of the hilarious ‘Little Poof! Big Bang!’, a play written by Bruce J. Little. And don’t miss the gorgeous boys strutting their stuff at the Mr Mardi Gras event on Friday 27 April.

Feel Good Factor: The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras is raising funds to paint the Loeriehof Old Age Home. It is also raising funds and buying dog and cat food for the Knysna Animal Shelter.

Now in its 12th year, the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras is one of the highlights on South Africa’s gay and lesbian events calendar and the only carnival of its kind in Africa.

There’s a multitude of entertainment scheduled that will keep the party alive throughout the festival. Regardless of what shade of pink you are, even if you’re just a little puce, there’s bound to be something to keep you stimulated – fine art, fine wine, fine dining, the finest musicians and DJs…and some very fine boys and girls too.

Among the many highlights of this Knysna gay festival is the Mardi Gras Street Parade, taking place on 30 April 2012 from mid-afternoon, followed by the Mardi Gras prize-giving immediately afterward.

The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras has its serious side too. It was started, in part, to create awareness about HIV/Aids as well as to foster an understanding about gay and lesbian issues.

In this the festival has been a fantastic success, nurturing tolerance and creating awareness both locally and throughout Southern Africa. In accordance with there goals, the Mardi Gras will offer free HIV testing and counselling during the festival.

The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras is a colourful delight for the open-minded so grab your stilettos and get down to the mother of all parties.

What’s new: The Pink Loerie Village: ane area with lounges and booths where Pink Loerie attendees can simply hang out. Various liquor companies will be promoting their products here.

History: The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras started 12 years ago and is the first and only Mardi Gras festival on the African continent. It is also one of the biggest parties in the country.

Upcoming events:

April 2013

 

source: http://www.southafrica.net/sat/content/en/za/event-detail?oid=412835&sn=Detail&pid=1

Kamaliya Gaydar interview re Mr Gay World and more:

Russian pop superstar Kamaliya is set to unleash her dance floor filler ‘Rising Up’. We caught up with her to find out more about the insanely hot guy in her music video, her girl crush, touring with Steps, and being front and centre at this year’s Mr. Gay World!

Tell us a bit about your new track ‘Rising Up’ – what can we expect?
‘Rising Up’ is a very upbeat, sexy and fun song – definitely one of my favourites – so I’m very excited about it being released here in the UK. I love going to clubs and dancing, and I think that ‘Rising Up’ is the perfect club song to dance the night away to!

What are you most proud of about the track?
I think the arrangement that the mixers have built around a song I love is absolutely fantastic. Cahill and Soulseekerz have done an amazing job. The live performance for ‘Rising Up’ that we have put together will hopefully blow you guys away!

“I never give up and always work very, very hard. Nobody else is going to make your dreams come true but you!”

We love the video – who’s the hot guy in it?!
Thank you very much! The hot guy is James McDonald. Apart from the obvious fact that he is simply gorgeous, he was a real pleasure to work with and a real gentleman. He has a great sense of humour and we had so much fun making the video. He’s also very laid back so it was easy working together.

So, when did you first realise you could really sing?
I’ve been singing since the age of three! I was in children’s ensembles, taking opera lessons and, when I got older, I turned to popular music. Singing has always been an important part of my life and has helped me get through some difficult times.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
This might sound a bit cheesy, but it’s, ‘Don’t be afraid of hard work’. I actually listened to this piece of advice, so I never give up and always work very, very hard. Nobody else is going to make your dreams come true but you!

You’re also about to star in What About Love with Andy Garcia and Sharon Stone – tell us more!
I am so excited about working on this movie. It was supposed to be my Hollywood debut, but because of delays we will start shooting in May 2012, so instead my Hollywood debut was in Officer Down, starring James Woods and Stephen Dorff. It was an amazing experience and I enjoyed it immensely. I am so looking forward to shooting What About Love, I’m sure it will be very nerve wrecking and challenging, but I’m ready for it!

‘Rising Up’ is set to be big in the gay clubs – do you go out to gay clubs much yourself?
Of course, I absolutely love them and always have the best time!

“Live life large!”

You’re headlining Mr. Gay World in South Africa soon – what qualities would a man have to have if you were judging the competition?
A nice smile is a deal breaker for me. I’m also very outgoing, so I love people who are sociable and ready to have a good time. I like people who are active and live life to the fullest. I’m also involved in many charities, so I can relate to people who are concerned with issues like the environment and animal rights.

Who’s your girl crush?
Kylie Minogue! She’s amazing – the way she sings, acts, gigs and dresses. Her shows are absolutely phenomenal.

What’s your favourite piece of clothing?
I would have to say shoes. I am obsessed! I don’t even know how many pairs I have but I love them all and I think that they can bring any outfit to life. A good stiletto makes you feel like a million dollars!

You’re about to tour with Steps – can you give us any hints about what to expect from your performance?!
I am so excited about this upcoming tour! I can’t wait to get up on that stage. As far as the performance goes, well, you’ll just have to come and see it for yourselves! We’ve been working very hard on the whole thing – choreography, dancers, props – so hopefully it will be special.

Anything to add?
Live life large!

‘Rising Up’, the new single from Kamaliya, is released on 26 February 2012. Find out more at www.facebook.com/KamaliyaMusic.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T-mkFEHxsxs

Source: http://www.gaydarradio.com/music/interviews/2012/2/kamaliya.html

Mr Gay World 2012 Johannesburg Tickets: http://online.computicket.com/web/event/mr_gay_world_2012_grand_finale/477720853/0/37515853

Tempest Car Hire 2012

Need a vehicle for Pink Loerie 2012? Look no further!

Tempest Car Hire has been appointed as our OFFICIAL & PREFERRED CAR HIRE COMPANY for 2012!

Reservations: 0861-8367378 | www.tempestcarhire.co.za

STANDARD COVER: Standard Cover rate code is Loeriesu

Group T
Hyundai Atos
R172 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.20 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R9 500

Group B
Polo Vivo (Hatchback)
R222 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.35 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R13 000

Group C
Nissan Tiida (Sedan)
R244 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.49 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R13 500

Group D
Toyota Chev Aveo
R328 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.55 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R14 000

Group I
Toyota Avanza
R357 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.80 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R15 000

Group E
Hyundai H1 / VW T5
R924 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.99 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R23 000

Rates Include:-
- Value Added Tax at 14%
- Free kms (as stated above)
- Standard Collision Damage Waiver
- Standard Theft Waiver
- Airport Surcharge
- Tourism Levy

Rates Exclude:-
- Non waiverable excess, subject to change without prior notice
- Additional Driver charge per rental, per driver R175
- Young driver surcharge per day, per driver
- Document Administration Fee R43
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Delivery and Collection fees R130 office hours & R255 after hours within 25 km radius
- Claim handling fee R400
- Fuel Charges
- One way drop off charges

SUPER COVER: Super Cover rate code is Loeriest

Group T
Hyundai Atos
R215 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.20 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R2 000

Group B
Polo Vivo (Hatchback)
R277 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.35 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R3 000

Group C
Nissan Tiida (Sedan)
R305 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.49 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R3 500

Group D
Toyota Chev Aveo
R409 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.55 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R4 000

Group I
Toyota Avanza
R447 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.80 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R4 300

Group E
Hyundai H1 / VW T5
R1 155 per day with 100km free.
Exess kms at R1.99 per km.
REDUCED LIABILITY R7 800

Rates Include:-
- Value Added Tax at 14%
- Free kms (as stated above)
- Standard Collision Damage Waiver
- Standard Theft Waiver
- Airport Surcharge
- Tourism Levy

Rates Exclude:-
- Non waiverable excess, subject to change without prior notice
- Additional Driver charge per rental, per driver R175
- Young driver surcharge per day, per driver
- Document Administration Fee R43
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Delivery and Collection fees R130 office hours & R255 after hours within 25 km radius
- Claim handling fee R400
- Fuel Charges
- One way drop off charges

REX HOTEL KNYSNA SPECIAL RATES

REX HOTEL KNYSNA

Validity Period: 01st April 2012 to 31st May 2012
Standard Rooms: R490.00 per person per night, Room Only
Luxury Studio Apartments: R525.00 per person per night, Room Only
Two Bedroom Apartments: R1950.00 (4 Pax) per suite per night, Room Only

Terms & Conditions Apply:
The above rates quoted are inclusive of VAT @ 14%, but excludes Breakfast and the 1% Tourism Promotion Levy.
Rates include free parking
Subject to a minimum of 2 nights stay
Subject to availability
Full Pre-Payment is required and is non-refundable
Rates are Room Only & no more than 2 registered names per suite per night

8 Gray Street, Knysna, 6571 | email: gm@rexhotel.co.za | Tel: +27 44 302 5900 | Website: http://www.ahagroup.co.za/

PREMIER HOTEL KNYSNA SPECIAL RATES

PREMIER HOTEL KNYSNA – The Moorings is situated on the secluded banks of Knysna Lagoon in the midst of enchanting woodland gardens and offers a range of Luxury Waterfront Villas. Conference delegates have the choice of 4 conference rooms that can accommodate groups of 10 to 400. Additionally the hotel offers executives exceptional service standards and the assurance of flawless conferences, meetings, business incentives, product launches and luxury leisure accommodation.

Deluxe Rooms
Twin size beds, en suite bathroom, sliding doors onto private patio or balcony onto garden or pool Large flat screen T.V, Microwave and fridge

One-bedroom Suites
King size bed, en suite Bathroom, private balcony onto garden or pool large flat screen TV in Bedroom and separate Lounge and dining room, Microwave and fridge

Two bedroom Suites – Sleeps 4
2 Full Bedrooms both en suite both with own private patio or balcony and large sliding door,King size and Double beds, both have own large flat screen TV’s separate lounge and dinning room with own balcony and patio. Microwave and fridge

Luxury Waterfront Villas- Sleeps 4
2 Full Bedrooms both en suite both with own private patio or balcony and large sliding door,King size and Double beds, both have own large flat screen TV’s
Downstairs separate lounge , dinning room and fully equipped luxury kitchen with own balcony and patio.

Tel: 044 302 7000 or Central Reservations: 086 111 5555
Promo Code: KNY6.12
Terms & Conditions Apply

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays Special!

R 899 per standard room (per night)
Valid 26 April – 01 May 2012
Rate includes FREE breakfast

Terms & Conditions:
Minimum 2 nights stay. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability. Upgrade fees applicable to lagoon facing rooms.

Tel:  +27 (44) 382-5005
Fax: +27 (44) 382-5006
E-mail:  knysnaq@mweb.co.za
Contact Person: Angelique Booysen (reservations agent)
Please quote: Pink Loerie Website Offer | Note: Bookings to be made directly with hotel.

NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE

Press Release 15.2011:

NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE FROM MR GAY SOUTH AFRICA™ 2011, LANCE WEYER

Johannesburg, South Africa – 30 December  2011 -

Mr Gay South Africa™ 2011, Lance Weyer: New Year’s Message:

2011 has been quite the year for the LGBTI community, both positive and negative. The old cliché rings true – two steps forward and one step back. We saw the adoption of a South African-led resolution to combat violence and discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation at the United Nations Human Rights Council in June, followed by a historic first UN report on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In the very same year we saw soaring levels of corrective rape of lesbian women and shocking reports of persecution of LGBTI people by the South African Police – the people that are supposed to be protecting them!

The international LGBTI community has also had its ups and downs, from the high of recognition of same-sex marriages in New York to the low of government endorsed homophobia in Uganda.

My hope for the South African LGBTI community in 2012 is bright. We have seen that where there is progress there is often also digression, however progress must always be celebrated. Since 1994 rights of and tolerance towards the South African LGBTI community have improved exponentially and we can look forward to this improving with time and continued community education. Government is simply not doing enough to educate all South Africans, especially in rural and township environments, on issues surrounding homophobia and transphobia. We need to put pressure on government to correct this, as well as establishing our own educational initiatives as continued ignorance towards the LGBTI community is our greatest issue. Particularly at this time of year, I believe it is always important to remember where we have come from and acknowledge the work done by those before us. The fight is not over, and we will continue to persevere in 2012

In April, we look forward to welcoming the Mr Gay World delegates from five continents to South Africa from the 4th to the 8th of April 2012. I want to ask the LGBTI community of South Africa to welcome our visitors with open arms and show them the hospitality for which we are renowned, by supporting the events lined up. There will be a sports challenge, fashion show, formal dinner and more over five days, culminating in the Grand Finale on Sunday 8 April at the now well-known Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. Several of these events will be open to the public – keep an eye on the website www.mrgayworld.org for announcements about events and tickets for the final are available at Computicket.

I wish you all a prosperous new year, but please do something positive to make 2012 memorable: march in your first pride or Pink Loerie, plant a tree, clean up your neighbourhood, adopt a stray pet, or vow to fall in love … whatever you choose to do, do something that will make your 2012 memorable for all the right reasons.

Happy New Year!

- Lance Weyer

For more, see the websites www.mrgayworld.org and www.mrgsa.co.za and for online bookings see online.computicket.com/web/event/mr_gay_world_2012_grand_finale/477720853/referer:-highlights-index-2-0-2012_04_08-grid-

ENDS

PHOTOS:  MR GAY SOUTH AFRICA™ 2011 Lance Weyer

Contact : Media: Coenie Kukkuk  0837329478
: Sponsors and advertisers: John-Louis O’Neil 0833479570 john@mrgsa.co.za
Drawn up by : Coenie Kukkuk, Operations Director, Mr. Gay South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Director Africa: Mr. Gay World Ltd.
E-Mail address : coenie@mrgsa.co.za
Websites :  www.mrgayworld.org ;  www.mrgsa.co.za