Gay and Lesbian Association of Cape Town Tourism .Gay listing of Cape Town businesses in the tourism industry; professionals, including dentists, doctors and lawyers; accommodation; clubs, restaurants; events and parties; and a gay chat room.

Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Helpline phone 021 422 2500. Helpline of the Cape Town-based Triangle Project (see below). Phone their paging service and someone will call you back. Daily 1-9pm.

Gay Net  .Gay directory that covers the country.

Gay South Africa  .A slick and well-organized portal with links covering all topics of gay interest, with a dedicated section of erotica.

Lesbian and Gay Equality Project 36 Grafton Rd, Yeoville, Johannesburg phone 011 487 3811,.Johannesburg organization devoted mainly to lobbying and legal advice, but which can also provide basic information to gay visitors.

Q. Excellent gay spin-off site of the Daily Mail & Guardian, with news and a variety of topics including a good travel section.

Triangle Project phone 021 448 3812,.The Cape Town-based Triangle Project is the longest-established and most effective gay organization in South Africa and is a good first port of call for all types of help from information on gay clubs and bars to advice on where to go for medical testing and counselling. Office Mon-Fri 1-4.30pm.