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Thank you for visiting Pink Meerkat Upington, where diversity, pride, community, and celebration come together in the heart of the Northern Cape.

We’re currently putting the finishing touches on our website to create a vibrant online space that reflects the energy and spirit of our LGBTQIA+ community. While our site is still under construction, exciting things are on the way, including festival updates, event information, community resources, and much more. We appreciate your patience and can’t wait to share everything we have planned.

Please check back soon and join us as we build something colorful, inclusive, and unforgettable.

For updates and enquiries, feel free to contact us at upington@pinkmeerkat.co.za or via WhatsApp: 073 245 9346. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Vision Statement

To create a vibrant, inclusive, and celebrated space in Upington where diversity thrives, authenticity is embraced, and the LGBTQ+ community and allies unite to inspire acceptance, equality, and pride across all generations.

Mission Statement

 

Pink Meerkat exists to bring people together through arts, culture, entertainment, and community engagement by hosting an annual festival that celebrates LGBTQ+ identity, promotes visibility, fosters connection, and drives meaningful conversations around inclusion and human rights in the Northern Cape and beyond.

Core Values
  1. Inclusivity
    We welcome everyone—regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, or background—creating a safe and affirming environment for all.
  2. Pride & Authenticity
    We encourage individuals to live openly, boldly, and authentically, celebrating every unique story and identity.
  3. Community
    We believe in the power of connection and creating spaces where people can find belonging, support, and friendship.
  4. Equality
    We stand for fairness, dignity, and equal rights for all, advocating for a society free from discrimination.
  5. Celebration
    We honor joy, creativity, and self-expression through music, art, performance, and shared experiences.
  6. Education & Awareness
    We promote understanding through dialogue, storytelling, and learning opportunities that challenge prejudice and build empathy.
  7. Courage
    Like the meerkat—alert, resilient, and standing tall—we value bravery in being seen, heard, and unapologetically yourself.