Comments on: Is Cape Town Pride too white?

By: Ana-Steel

Ana-Steel — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:17:26 +0000

South Africans, we are SO dumb! Race is used to keep us mentally enslaved. And sadly it is working so well

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 02:42:24 +0000

In reply to Benjee. Hi Ben Please let me know if anything developes from your question. I am keen to just socialize in a normal way (not precluding other aspects of life which flows from that).

By: Zayne

Zayne — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 08:29:44 +0000

Eskom Saa sabc mmmm cant imagine a bee gay pride working because it hase an us and them connotation in reverse… just a thought and no Im not white :’) but hey if brown ppl want to complain they must be worth their salt in equal proportion for that is equality.. contributions finances and time and proactive engagement of issues..because then white ppl who are equal have the right to state their contributions without guilt and recourse. Good on you! Everyone wants to change the world – start by being the changing your world (your neighbourhood your community your people ) it starts with you… it doesnt mean because 2 people are gay they have to like each other by default…

By: Wim Smith

Wim Smith — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:57:37 +0000

Well replied Matthew….I’ve couldn’t responded in a more professional and civilised manner. When will we ever stand together? Keep up the good work….we Boereseuns from the Free State stand behind you all the way…..cheers

By: Lucky

Lucky — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:20:08 +0000

I don’t get it though… This shouldn’t be about race. White and black homosexuals don’t march for the same reasons. I dunno why my people would still want to be marching with white homosexuals… They don’t get killed. They don’t get assaulted by cops coz they get their gag reflexes choked by other men. They don’t fear walking at night coz its safer in the burbs. Personally I feel black gays in cape town should have their own pride. I’ve read really scary stories about black gays that side… Again why would you leave the township to go march in the city? Look… I’m black. I feel you my brothers. Yal just want the same facilities white folks have but all I’m saying is its fine you can go party with them. U can be at the same restuarants with them but I think blacks should have their own pride…I’m in johannesburg where whites and blacks aren’t as separated as they are in cape town but I know very well that I gotta be at a black pride in the township every year. That’s where I have to be fighting for my rights. I do go to white clubs. Pride with alotta white folks but to support them… That’s not my place… This has nothing to do with race tho… So u people who think pride is too white. Start yo own pride…

By: max b

max b — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:53:24 +0000

I give huge respect for mclean. thanks for standing up and your voice to be heard. i was at pride and from what i saw was mostly white. no doubt. and a few of my friends (coloured) were chased out like dogs and they havnt done a thing wrong. We all had a good time enjoyed ourselves, no problem, but if the whole concept of pride revolves around money and colour then its better not to have pride parades anymore because end of the day the whole idea is all fake.

By: RoCoCo

RoCoCo — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 07:41:53 +0000

In reply to Thurlo.

Millions of South Africans across all racial groups have access to social media – mostly via their cellphones. The numbers are easy to find if you Google them. People are unaware of the meetings because they don’t bother to check, not because they don’t have access to that information.

Secondly, there are many modes of public transport into the inner city at all times of day. Hundreds of thousands of people commute into the city centre each day. I understand that public transport isn’t necessarily safe at night, but if there are hordes of people from outside the city centre who would like to become involved with Pride, I’m sure the Pride organisers would entertain a different timeslot. Has anyone bothered to suggest this?

As an outsider, it seems that some groups of people want more events and are unhappy with the status quo, but they expect change to happen without becoming involved and enabling that change to occur. If you’re unhappy with something, by all means complain. If you aren’t willing to get your hands dirty and assist with making the event more inclusive, though, you have no right to complain (unless your circumstances prevent you from getting involved).

No one wins when some people have this sense of entitlement.

By: igor

igor — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:34:05 +0000

i was at Pride and it was mediocre at best that being said it was my first time. as to being too white lol it was a game of spot the whitey but everyone was awesome. the entrance fee was not exorbitant. i could make many suggestions as to what else could have been done but the only suggestion i would make is get a pro events planner, even if you have to hire one. when you have a big event it shouldn’t be run by amateurs. ( i sound condescending i am sorry for that.) nothing is for free so either go commercial or charge it makes no difference you will have people moaning about that.

By: Boytjie

Boytjie — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:27:35 +0000

Entitlement is an ugly thing!

By: Pungpi

Pungpi — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:01:58 +0000

In reply to MartinR. Nailed it! :D