Pride has a long history in the struggle for equality in South Africa.
For countless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people it represents the one day in the year where they can come out of the closet and onto the streets. For this one day people from all over the country come together and defy the myths and stereotypes still held by many South Africans. When 15,000 people come together on one day the potential for sending out a strong message is great. The message does not have to be one singular message either. We are many people speaking with many voices.