Cape Town Lesbians

Hello Girls,

This week, I'd like to do a call on you girls for the following things:
- lesbian couples who are willing to be featured on www.capetownlesbians.co.za
- your deepest darkest secrets confessed anonymously
- lesbian and lesbian-friendly businesses that want to be promoted for next-to-nothing.
- articles written by you girls for www.capetownlesbians.co.za
(see details below - if it's not your cup of tea, just scroll down to the rest of the newsletter)

And of course, we have more fabulous lesbian events lined up for Cape Town :-)

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WANTED: LESBIAN COUPLES

I don't know about you, but when I just came out I didn't really know many stable lesbian couples. I had almost nobody to look up to. I had no idea, what it would be like to be in a "real" relationship with a woman. Call it a lack of role-models. And it took me quite some time to really find somebody that I could settle down with. And even then, I had little to look up to and learn from.

That is why I started the "Featured Couples" section on www.capetownlesbians.co.za - I want to put a face to the lesbian couples that did work out. The happily-ever-after's of our society. They are out there. They are fabulous. And I want the world to see that.

If you are one of these couples, and you are willing to make a small contribution to the world of lesbians, please contact me regarding being a featured couple. You can even use pseudonyms if you want. For now, I'll probably feature one couple per month. But I'd very much like to reach the point where I can feature a couple every week.

Here is an example of a featured couple that we have online already:
http://www.capetownlesbians.co.za/article-archive/featured-couples/164-aug09-jasmin-siobhan.html (a special thanks to Jasmin & Siobhan from Adam & Eve!)

Note that the format is not set in stone. It can be interview questions, a story written about the journey the two of you had, or anything else that you can think of.

And you don't have to fit into a certain mold to be a featured couple. I want couples of all ages from all walks of life.

****Only requirement is that you must have been together for at least 2 years already.

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.
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WANTED: YOUR SECRETS CONFESSED

www.capetownlesbians.co.za has recently launched the CTL Confessional. This is a space where you can confess your secrets anonymously. And of course, read the secrets that have been confessed by others.

Secrets reflect a lot upon us individually but they also reflect upon our common culture. Sharing a secret can be thought of as a spiritual experience, among other ways. Secrets represent something more than we can see. Sharing a secret can be a search for grace.

To see the secrets that have been posted already, visit
http://www.capetownlesbians.co.za/ctl-confessional/184-ctl-confessional-august-2009.html

Anonymity is key. Rest assured all secrets will remain absolutely anonymous.

Confess your secrets to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Create your own design and post your secret. Secrets can be sent in any format.
- Please only use images/graphical elements that you have the right to use. If we discover that a "secret" has been constructed using copyrighted material, the secret will be removed immediately.
- For those less creative, you could just send your secret via email and we will design your card for you :)
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WANTED: LESBIAN AND LESBIAN-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES

www.capetownlesbians.co.za has a directory where you can list lesbian and lesbian-friendly businesses for R179 per year, which if you think about it is nearly nothing (under R15 per month). You can go check out the directory that is up there already for an example of what it is like. To be listed in the directory, I'll need the following:

- Name of company
- Logo or photograph
- Contact details (e-mail, phone, cellphone, website)
- Location
- Industry
- Short Description of the services that you offer
- R179 deposited into my bank account
Absa Cheque Account number: 4057204675
Branch Code: 632005
Name: Lara Aucamp

For R179 the business will be listed for one year from the date on which the listing goes online.
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WANTED: ARTICLES WRITTEN BY YOU FOR www.capetownlesbians.co.za

I'm always on the look out for talented writers to contribute to www.capetownlesbians.co.za

I publish original articles of between 500-1000 words. I prefer thoughtful, well-researched, question-led articles but interviews and reviews are also acceptable. (I publish fiction and poetry under the Art & Literature section). I also accept articles that have been published previously.

The primary target is Cape Town-based lesbian and bisexual women. I welcome writers from outside of the Cape Town, but please avoid writing about issues that may not be understood by South African readers.

Articles don’t have to be about LGBT topics - I welcome articles on general issues as long as they are written with a lesbian/bisexual audience in mind.

If you’re interested in writing for www.capetownlesbians, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your proposed article or idea for an article. Not all articles will be published.
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Comedy Night @ Beaulah Bar - Wednesday, 26 August

Date: Wednesday, 26 August
Time: 20:30 - 23:05
Venue: Beaulah Bar, cnr Somerset Road & Cobern Street, Green Point
Ticket Price: R65

The line-up includes: STUART TAYLOR, MALCOLM FERREIRA, SHIMMA ISAACS, OPEN MIC - RICHARD HARDIMAN, OPEN MIC - SIV NGESI

TICKET: R65
BUT if you purchase before 26/08/09 it'll only cost you R50.
Includes a beer, cider or shooter.

Space is limited so be sure to book and purchase your ticket early.
Tickets available at the bar or from Rainbow Trade.
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I am...OUT IN AFRICA -     Saturday, 29 August

Date: Saturday, 29 August
Time: 21:00
Venue: Albert Hall, 208 Albert Road, Woodstock
Info: 0799060501 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Young? Gay? Looking for a place to party? Come celebrate the upcoming 16th Annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in a night of outrageous partying with fabulous people and music!

FEATURING:
DJ TommyGun
AND
DJ Toby2Shoes

Saturday the 29th of August
9pm-2am
Albert Hall
(208 Albert Road, Woodstock: around the corner from the Old Biscuit Mill and sharing a building with the What If The World Gallery)

Come early and party late!

R30 to enter, R20 with student card
Drink specials all night
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WP Women vs Border - Saturday, 29 August

Rugby. 4th game of the women's Currie Cup.

Date: Saturday, 29 August
Time: 14:45 - 17:00
Venue: Danie Craven Staduim, Stellenbosch
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Pink party @ the River club Sat August 29th at 9.00pm- 2.00am
Entry Fee R30.00
Lesbian party gay males are welcome too
On Decks: midiocre and Real Rozzano
Playing Soul, R&B;Jazz;Funk;OLD SCHOOL and house
 
Rights of Admission Reserved.
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Purple Turtle Turns pink Every Friday night at the ladies only Bar upstairs
On Decks Midi and Real Rozzano
Playing Soul, R&B;Jazz;Funk;OLD SCHOOL and house
Free Entry.
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LESBIAN NIGHT @ STARGAYZER - Wednesday 23 September

This is a night for lesbians only. Private with a hot sexy lady DJ. All ladies free entry from 9 until 10PM.

Date: Monday 23 September
Time: 21:00
Venue: Stargayzer (12 Caxton Street, Parow)
C/C R20.00
Info: 083 269 3236 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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OUT IN AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL 2009

The 16th Annual Out in Africa Film Festival will take place in Cape Town (at the Nu Metro V&A Waterfront) from the 10th until the 20th of September. They will feature 17 international feature films and 9 South African Productions.

Date: 10-20 September 2009
Venue: Nu Metro V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Info: (021) 461-4027 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: http://www.oia.co.za
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Cape Town Lesbians Features This Week - go write your comments!

Can u tell the difference betwen a natural-born girl & a transgender? REALLY? Take this test to find out http://bit.ly/aEbob

The spectacle around Lady Gaga’s gender sheds new light on the prejudice towards multi- or transgenders http://bit.ly/hKfjd

Some facts on Lesbian history and insight into where the word ‘lesbian’ originated from http://bit.ly/1nlqWX
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Kind Regards,
Lara Aucamp

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