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MOTORING: COTY 2012 – FORD FOCUS 2.0 TDCi 26 Jan 2012
The fifth contender in our 2012 Car of the Year overview is the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 4-door Trend Powershift. Brent Ellis, one of the judges, gives us his take on the new incarnation of this popular sedan. - Read more...

SEX & THE CITY STAR: BEING LESBIAN WAS A CHOICE 25 Jan 2012
Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon, who is in a relationship with a woman, has raised the ire of LGBT activists in the U.S. by controversially saying that for her being gay is a choice. - Read more...

A CONVENT GIRL ON THE DANCE FLOOR: TOYA DELAZY 24 Jan 2012
Coming out of nowhere with Pump It On, Toya Delazy has given us one of the summer’s biggest smash tracks. We get to know more about this lesbian and gay friendly musical groundbreaker. - Read more...

MODUS VIVENDI UNDERWEAR GALLERY 23 Jan 2012
Greek underwear label Modus Vivendi, available at G's Men's Wear in Cape Town, is making a splash around the world. Check out some of their hot designs and the even hotter models that wear them. - View Gallery

DEMAND JUSTICE FOR NEW GAY MURDER VICTIM 20 Jan 2012
A new, mysterious murder in Gauteng, this time of well-known gay activist and television presenter Jason Wessenaar, has come to light, with friends and family demanding that action be taken to ensure that justice is done. - Read more...

CAPE TOWN: A GLOBAL GAY CAPITAL? 18 Jan 2012
These days Cape Town is often mentioned along with Sydney, London and San Francisco as one of the world’s gay hotspots. But, asks Al Mackay, is the Mother City really the gay capital we think it is? - Read more...

THERAPY SEXTRAVAGANZA GALLERY 13 Jan 2012
Therapy, the iconic gay clubbing brand, sprang back to life with a special New Year's Eve bash at the glamorous SET nightclub in Rosebank, Joburg. - View Gallery

FUTURE SEX: BEYOND GAY & STRAIGHT 12 Jan 2012
British human rights icon Peter Tatchell argues that in the future we’re more likely to see less homophobia and more homosexuality as gay and straight identities become blurred and redundant. - Read more...

MOTORING: COTY 2012 – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 11 Jan 2012
The Mercedes-Benz SLK350 is the subject of our fourth 2012 Car of the Year focus. Does this jaw-dropping but niche (and very expensive) car stand a chance of winning? - Read more...

SHAME NEW YEAR'S EVE POOL PARTY 9 Jan 2012
The last day of 2011 saw a poolside celebration at the Glen Hotel in Cape Town. As always, a gaggle of hunks, twinks and everyone in-between attended to pose and play. - View Gallery

NEW YEAR'S AT CREW BAR 9 Jan 2012
Cape Town was once again bursting at the seams with out-of-towners and locals this December. Many saw in the New Year at Crew bar in Green Point's gay village. - View Gallery

MAMBA SPINS 2 Jan 2012
Kick off the New Year with new tunes! Jared Orlin reviews the latest releases from some of the hottest female artists in music: Adele, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Florence and the Machine and the late Amy Winehouse. - Read more...

SHAME POOL PARTY GALLERY 28 Dec 2011
The Glen Hotel in Cape Town launched a stunning new wing with the first of its sexy summer Shame Pool Parties. Special guests included the equally-gorgeous boys from the Belami studio. - View Gallery

MCQP MAID IN CHINA GALLERY 1 20 Dec 2011
Cape Town's annual Mother City Queer Project has become an institution on South Africa’s national event calendar. The costume party’s theme this year was “Maid in China,” inspiring a riot of Asian colour and domestic kitsch. - View Gallery

THE GAYEST SEASON OF ALL 20 Dec 2011
The Festive Season: The last minute Christmas shopping, the holiday plans, the year-end events, the belly-swelling food. And then, of course, the dysfunctional family... - Read more...

MCQP MAID IN CHINA GALLERY 2 19 Dec 2011
Thousands of MCQP partygoers descended on the Cape Town International Convention Centre, transformed into a fantasy land bursting with dance floors, performers and 'Maid in China' mayhem. - View Gallery

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News

DA YOUTH WELCOMES GAY POSTER PARODY 27 Jan 2012
The head of the DA Youth says that she is thrilled about a gay version of the controversial DA Student Organisation poster that has made headlines around the country. - Read more...

WORLD MARKS DEATH OF DAVID KATO 27 Jan 2012
Activists and communities around the world have marked the one year anniversary of the murder of leading Ugandan LGBT rights defender David Kato. - Read more...

QUEER AS FOLK STARS TO REUNITE 27 Jan 2012
Seven years after the groundbreaking American show ended, all nine main Queer as Folk actors are set to reunite later this year for a fan convention. - Read more...

Fresh comments!!!DESPERATE SEARCH FOR MISSING GAY MAN 26 Jan 2012
Amid the recent spate of unsolved murders of gay men in Gauteng, a gay man from Bloemfontein has gone missing after he travelled to Johannesburg to meet an online date. - Read more...

WILL BRAD BREAK GAY MARRIAGE VOW? 26 Jan 2012
Brad Pitt says that he may go back on his public vow that he and Angelina Jolie would not marry until marriage was legal for everyone in the U.S. - Read more...

TENNIS GROUP ACCUSED OF RAINBOW FLAG CENSORSHIP 26 Jan 2012
A campaign calling for protests at the Australian Open against anti-gay comments by former tennis champion Margaret Court has accused organisers of censorship. - Read more...

KING ACCUSED OF HAMPERING HIV PREVENTION EFFORTS 26 Jan 2012
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been accused of hampering HIV prevention efforts among sexual minorities through his recent alleged homophobic comments. - Read more...

TRADITIONAL LEADERS AND LGBT COMMUNITY STAND OFF 25 Jan 2012
Activists in KwaZulu-Natal have demanded that the Zulu king apologise for his alleged anti-gay remarks, while traditional leaders have backed the monarch. - Read more...

ECUADOR CLOSING DOWN GAY CURE CLINICS 25 Jan 2012
Ecuador's newly appointed openly lesbian Heath Minister is set to take action against the more than 200 clinics in Ecuador that use brutal methods to "cure" gays and lesbians. - Read more...

SOUTH AFRICA MUST DO MORE FOR LGBT CITIZENS 25 Jan 2012
Human Rights Watch has applauded South Africa for its leadership on gay rights internationally, but said that it must do more to protect its own LGBT citizens. - Read more...

LGBT-RELATED FILMS RECEIVE OSCAR NODS 25 Jan 2012
Three acclaimed films with gay, bisexual and transgender characters have received nominations in this year's Academy Awards race. - Read more...

ZULU KING DENIES GAY ATTACK 24 Jan 2012
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has denied making recent anti-gay comments, insisting that the media mistranslated his speech. - Read more...

ANOTHER GAY U.S. TEEN COMMITS SUICIDE 24 Jan 2012
A 14-year-old teenager from Gordonsville in the United States committed suicide last week, apparently as the result of anti-gay bullying at school. - Read more...

LACK OF MSM SUPPORT IMPERILS 'AIDS FREE GENERATION' 24 Jan 2012
A new report warns that failure to address HIV/Aids among gay men and other men who have sex with men will impact the goal of an “AIDS-Free Generation”. - Read more...

ZUMA AT ODDS WITH ZULU KING'S ANTI-GAY COMMENTS 23 Jan 2012
In a remarkable incident, President Jacob Zuma has disagreed with King Goodwill Zwelithini's anti-gay comments at a ceremony in KwaZulu-Natal. - Read more...

Poll

The start of a New Year is always ripe with the possibility of change. What do you hope 2012 will bring you?
  • A better and higher-paying job.
  • A relationship that makes me happy.
  • More time at the gym to get buff.
  • The courage to come out the closet.
  • A bigger house and sexier car.
  • More 'me' time to enjoy my life.
  • A new, more rewarding career.
  • More travel than in the last year.
  • I wouldn't change anything at all.

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What's On

SHAME POOL PARTY Sat 28 Jan. Don’t miss Cape Town's sexiest pool party at the Glen Hotel in Sea Point this Saturday. From 2 to 9pm. R50 before 3pm, R80 thereafter. DJs Red Richard and DJ Antonello. - Facebook

KAT-MAN-DOO ROMANCE WEEKEND 17 - 20 Feb. Kat-Man-Doo, the all-male luxury gay weekend in Dullstroom, launches its 2012 season this Feb. It's a great post-Valentines romantic getaway or an opportunity to meet new people. - Read More

PANDORA SE DOOS Wed 29 Feb. Delene van Dyk presents an English version of her adults-only one woman show, sharing stories, often tongue-in-the-cheek, about her work in the field of sexuality. Centurion Theatre, Pta. - Facebook

SEXY UNIFORM PARTY Sat 28 Jan. The Lounge in Durban ends off the first month of 2012 with a 'sexy uniform' dress up party. Come as a saucy sailor or a pervy policeman. R10 off entry if dressed up. - Facebook

MR. SIMPLY BLUE BIRTHDAY BASH Sat 28 Jan. Mr. Simply Blue 2011 and resident DJ Charlie B will celebrate their birthdays at Simply Blue in Selby, Joburg. Cabaret performances by the fabulous Ella and Madam Zaza. - Facebook

CLASS OF 2012 AT SOHO Sat 28 Jan. Boksburg's new gay club is throwing a back to school bash this weekend. Dress in school uniform and you could win free entry to the club for the rest of year. Free from 8 to 10pm. - Facebook

CAPE TOWN PRIDE 2012 2 - 11 March. Despite teething problems, Cape Town Pride will be taking place this year, with the parade on 10 March. Details are still to be ironed out but we'll keep you up to date on developments. - Read More

ODIDIVA: HIS LADY STORY 17 - 18 Feb. Don't miss one of Cape Town's most acclaimed (no lip-synching) and popular drag cabaret performers, with international shows to her credit, at the Artscape theatre for two nights this February. - Website

TITANIC DINNER AT LE CANARD Tues 14 Feb. Le Canard, Sandton hosts its annual 'Last Dinner on the Titanic' on Valentine’s Day. With Daline Wilson (violin), Kevin Kraak (piano) and ballet dancer Anya Carstens in performance. - Facebook

GATECRASHER WITH PAUL VAN DYK Gatecrasher, one of the world's leading clubbing brands, brings top international DJ Paul Van Dyk to Joburg, Cape Town and Durban this February. - Read More

PJ POWERS STARS IN DUSTY South African music legend PJ Powers stars in Dusty – a musical biography about the life, times and distinctive sound of the British pop singer dubbed The White Queen of Soul. - Read More

NATANIËL COMES TO THE BIG SCREEN For the first time, singer, songwriter and entertainer Nataniël comes to the big screen in a cinema presentation of his acclaimed Combat stage production. - Read More

WIN WITH POLICE TIMEPIECES With its unique mix of sex appeal and rebellious coolness, Police has set the trend in timepieces around the world. We’re giving away one Police watch every month! - Read More

PINK LOERIE 2012 26 April - 1 May. A parade, parties, pageants and arts and culture events. Start making plans now for the 12th annual Pink Loerie festival taking place at the gorgeous town of Knysna under the theme of "Ain't No Closet Big Enough". - Read More

IL DIVO & ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT Simon Cowell's operatic pop group Il Divo, who've amassed worldwide sales of 26-million albums, will be performing in Joburg and Cape Town with an orchestra this February. - Read More

BACKSBERG PICNIC CONCERTS 22 Jan - 19 Feb. The Backsberg Estate in Paarl will be hosting more of their Picnic Concert Series, featuring Robin Auld, Laurie Levine, Francois van Coke, Blues Broers and Die Tuin Dwergies. - Read More

SOMEWHERE ON THE BORDER

 10 Jan - 12 Feb. The horrors of a lost generation will be brought into stark relief when Anthony Akerman's Somewhere on the Border is presented at the Market Theatre. - Read More

ROCCO DE VILLERS IN PE 31 Jan - 4 Feb. South Africa's favourite (and campest) pianist Rocco de Villiers will play music from his latest album for five nights only at the Barn, Port Elizabeth Opera house. - Computicket

MR. GAY WORLD 2012 IN JOBURG Mr. Gay World 2012, to be hosted in Johannesburg, is just a few months away. Tickets for the Grand Finale are already on sale at discounted rates. Make sure you get your seat! - Read More

REWIND – THE 80S FESTIVAL If you're a fan of the 80s, then catch this gaggle of genuine 80s stars on stage in SA, including Rick Astley, Go West, The Village People, Nik Kershaw and more! - Read More

THE NUTCRACKER ON ICE The Imperial Ice Stars perform their new adrenaline-infused ice version of Tchaikovsky's much loved ballet The Nutcracker this holiday season in Joburg (8 Dec - 15 Jan) and Cape Town (19 Jan - 12 Feb). - Computicket

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Broadway’s longest running musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera returns to South African stages. In Cape Town until 12 Jan and in Joburg from 31 Jan to 25 March. - Computicket