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01/06/2026

🌈 INTERNATIONAL PRIDE MONTH 🌍

This Pride Month, we celebrate every LGBTQIA+ person who continues to live, love and exist authentically in a world that does not always make space for them.

Across Africa and around the globe, Pride is more than a celebration. It is courage. It is resilience. It is visibility. It is the unwavering belief that every person deserves dignity, safety and the freedom to be themselves.
We honour those who came before us, stand alongside those still fighting for equality, and raise our voices for a future where no one is forced to choose between their identity and their humanity.
To every LGBTQIA+ person: you belong, you matter, and you are loved.

This month, and every month, we celebrate you.
Proudly African. Authentically You.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

17/05/2026

Today, on IDAHOBIT, we stand in recognition, solidarity and pride. This year’s theme, “At the Heart of Democracy", reminds us that democracy means more than rights written into law – it means ensuring that every person is able to live safely, openly and with dignity. 🇿🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

South Africa has made remarkable progress, but the work is far from over. We continue to honour those who paved the way, amplify the voices of our communities, and commit to building a future where equality is not just promised, but lived by all.

16/05/2026

Today, South Africa celebrates one of our own.

Johannesburg Pride proudly celebrates Simone Heradien - activist, trailblazer, community leader, and one of the early directors who helped shape the journey of Johannesburg Pride, on her incredible casting as Granny Lee in an upcoming international film production alongside acclaimed actress Maria Doyle Kennedy.

For decades, Simone has dedicated her life to advancing transgender visibility, advocacy and human rights in South Africa. Through her work in the community, her role as one of the founding voices of Gender DynamiX, and her unwavering commitment to activism, Simone has spent her life opening doors so that others could walk through them.
Now the world gets to witness yet another chapter of her story.

To see a South African transgender activist share the global stage with internationally celebrated names is bigger than entertainment, it is representation, legacy and history in motion.

From Johannesburg Pride to the world stage - we see you, we celebrate you, and we could not be prouder.

Congratulations, Simone. Your light continues to shine for so many. 🏳️‍⚧️✨

Read more: The Hollywood Reporter feature: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/maria-doyle-kennedy-q***r-drama-1236596855/

15/05/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible woman behind so much of the magic, strength, resilience and heart that keeps our community moving forward. 🌈✨

Happy Birthday, Kaye!
Your leadership, passion and unwavering dedication to both Johannesburg Pride and Pride of Africa continue to inspire not only our team, but countless people across South Africa and the continent. Thank you for constantly fighting for visibility, inclusion, safer spaces and a future where every person can live proudly and authentically.

Behind the scenes, beyond the stages and events, you are a force, a protector, a visionary and the kind of person who carries community with genuine love and purpose.

May this new year bring you the same joy, light, support and kindness that you pour into others every single day. 💖

Here’s to celebrating you today and always.�Happy Birthday, Kaye!✊🏾🌈

29/04/2026

You felt it.
You lived it.
Now… we do it again.

Johannesburg Pride is back for 2026 🇿🇦🏳️‍🌈

🗓 31 October 2026
📍 Katherine Street, Sandton
⏰ Midday to midnight

Bigger energy.
Bolder voices.
A city that shows up, louder than ever.

From the streets to the stage, from protest to pure celebration — this is more than an event. It’s a movement. It’s a moment. It’s us.

This year, we rise again. Together.

Save the date. Call your people. Start planning your looks.
Because Pride is coming… and it’s going to be unforgettable.

28/04/2026

🚨 Johannesburg Pride 2026 applications are OPEN! 🚨

Stalls & vendors are already 70% full – and filling fast.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign. From food vendors to brands, activists to organisations, Pride is where community, culture, and visibility come together.

✨ Commercial
🍔 Food
🎤 Activations
🏳️‍ Political
🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Community organisations

Secure your space and be part of one of Africa’s most iconic Pride celebrations.

Apply now: https://apply.prideofafrica.org/stalls
OR head to the link in our bio OR apply on our website, www.prideofafrica.org

Spaces are limited, and applications close once capacity is reached.

27/04/2026

Today we honour Freedom Day. 🇿🇦

A day rooted in the fight for dignity, equality, and the right to live freely in South Africa.

But freedom is not just something written into history — it is something we must be able to live every day.

For the LGBTQ+ community, Pride is that freedom in action.
The freedom to love.
The freedom to exist.
The freedom to be.

As Nelson Mandela reminded us, true freedom is lived in a way that uplifts others - and that is the journey we continue.

From protest to Pride, we are still marching.

With Johannesburg Pride, we celebrate how far we’ve come and recommit to the work still ahead.

Happy Freedom Day ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

18/04/2026

🌈 JOHANNESBURG PRIDE 2026 APPLICATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🌈

The countdown to Pride has begun — and this is your chance to be part of something powerful.

We’re calling on:
✨ Performers & Entertainers
🎤 Media & Content Creators
📸 Photographers & Videographers
🛍️ Vendors & Stallholders
🤝 Service Providers & Tenders
🙌 Volunteers

Whether you want to showcase your talent, grow your brand, tell important stories, or be part of the team behind the magic — there’s a place for you at Pride 2026.

📍 Katherine Street, Sandton
📅 31 October 2026

⏳ Spaces are limited. Don’t wait.

Apply now below OR on our website OR via the link in BIO:
🔗 Stalls: https://apply.prideofafrica.org/stalls

🔗 Entertainment: https://apply.prideofafrica.org/entertainment

🔗 Media: https://apply.prideofafrica.org/media

🔗 Photography & Video: https://apply.prideofafrica.org/photography

🔗 Tenders: https://apply.prideofafrica.org/tenders

🔗 Volunteers: https://apply.prideofafrica.org/volunteer

Let’s build Pride together. ❤️💛💚💙💜

17/04/2026

🌈 JOHANNESBURG PRIDE 2026 MEDIA ACCREDITATION IS OPEN! 🌈

Media outlets, independent journalists, content creators — come tell the story of Pride.

Be part of capturing the voices, moments, and movement that define Johannesburg Pride.

📸 Access is granted to pre-approved media only.

⏳ Applications close 1 June
🔗 Apply via link in bio or: apply.prideofafrica.org/media

Let’s amplify q***r stories that matter.

16/04/2026

🌈 JOHANNESBURG PRIDE 2026 PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! 🌈

Photographers, videographers, drone pilots — we’re looking for creatives who can capture Pride in all its colour, energy, and emotion.

From electric performances to powerful moments — help us document history.

🎥 Let your lens tell the story.

⏳ Applications close 1 June
🔗 Apply via link in bio or: apply.prideofafrica.org/photography

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http://www.Johannesburgpride.co.za/

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