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SYLVESTER CHAUKE: WAVING THE FLAG 21 May 2013
He’s one of the hottest minds in marketing in SA, headed up Nando's irreverent campaigns and even represented Mzanzi at the World Economic Forum in Davos. And he’s out and proud. Meet Sylvester Chauke. - Read more...

CAPE TOWN WELCOMES MR GAY WORLD GALLERY 14 May 2013
New Zealand's Mr Gay World, Andreas Derleth, visited Cape Town recently. The Cape Town Pride team hosted a series of events to welcome him; a cheque handover to the Pride Shelter, a gat party and a Khumbulani pre-Pride bash. - View Gallery

MAMBA SPINS 10 May 2013
Warm up this autumn with new music releases from SexyBack singer Justin Timberlake, local twin studs Locnville, folk songstress Jewel, 80s legends Depeche Mode, 80s wannabes Hurts, and rockers Bastille. - Read more...

DO IT ON YOUR PHONE! 9 May 2013
Health4Men’s innovative mobi site provides access to important sexual health information specifically for MSM who may not have access to the internet. Here are some of the questions asked by users or the service. - Read more...

PINK LOERIE 2013 PARADE GALLERY 8 May 2013
This year's Pink Loerie parade was one of the most flamboyant to date and featured Knysna's Mayor Georglene Wolmarans, Mr Gay World Andreas Derleth and Mr Gay SA Jason Lee Rogers. - View Gallery

ADVERTORIAL: GET READY FOR YOUR RED CARPET 7 May 2013
Just imagine how terrified those world famous actors must be when they walk down the red carpet at a glittering awards ceremony. They know that their every flaw will be caught on camera. - Read more...

TOUGH TIMES FOR LGBTI IN NAMIBIA TOO 6 May 2013
The subject of homosexuality came to the fore in Namibia recently when former Mr Gay Namibia, Wendelinus Hamutenya, was forced into hiding after he was said to be the author of a list 'outing' prominent gay Namibians. - Read more...

BOYLESQUE OPENING NIGHT GALLERY 3 May 2013
Johannesburg?s new oh-so-camp burlesque-inspired show Boylesque recently opened at the Theatre on the Square in Sandton to a standing ovation. Mambaonline was there for a fun night out. - View Gallery

WHY 'PRIVATE BUSINESSES CANNOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST GAYS & LESBIANS 3 May 2013
Recent incidents have revealed that many businesses believe they can refuse to serve gays and lesbians due to the owners’ religious beliefs. Constitutional expert Pierre De Vos explains why this is both unethical and against the law. - Read more...

MILITARY GOING RED FASHION SHOW GALLERY 30 Apr 2013
Designer Roman Handt and a host of gorgeous men recently put on a fashion show in support of marriage equality at Cafe Culture in Joburg. Check out the glam guests, the models and the clothes. - View Gallery

ARE WE REALLY FREE? 27 Apr 2013
South Africa is celebrating 19 years of freedom on 27 April. But with violations and hate crime murders against the LGBTIQA community on the increase, are we really supposed to celebrate, asks Mandi Mbatha. - Read more...

THE HAPPY BOTTOM: TIPS FOR HOTTER & SAFER ANAL SEX 25 Apr 2013
Anal sex is something that many feel is part and parcel of being gay. Despite this, few of us talk about it and even fewer of us know what we're doing when we first try it. After all, guides to anal sex are few and far between. - Read more...

SA FASHION WEEK: SPRING / SUMMER 2013 21 Apr 2013
Joburg's seemingly never-ending run of fashion weeks continued with SA Fashion Week's Spring / Summer collections, recently presented at The Crowne Plaza in Rosebank. Check out the menswear from some of SA's finest designers. - View Gallery

MR. GAY SA, JASON ROGERS: THE MAMBA INTERVIEW 17 Apr 2013
At the age of twenty-two, Jason Lee Rogers was crowned Mr. Gay South Africa late last year; the youngest entrant to win the title since the contest’s launch. Now, finally, we get to know more about this dynamic young man. - Read more...

MOTORING: FIAT 500C 1.2 POP 11 Apr 2013
Meet South Africa’s cheapest convertible. Brent Ellis drives the Fiat 500C 1.2 Pop, a small, fairly affordable and cute little car that ticks so many ‘cool’ boxes, it’s almost unbelievable. - Read more...

IF BEING GAY IS A CHOICE, WHEN DID YOU CHOOSE TO BE STRAIGHT? 10 Apr 2013
The traditional wedding of Tshepo Modisane and Thoba Sithole in KwaZulu-Natal sent shockwaves around the country. Delani Majola, a journalism student from the same town as Thoba, shares his experience. - Read more...

BREAKING: SHOCK AS JOBURG PRIDE SHUTS DOWN 4 Apr 2013
The Joburg Pride Board is closing the company that has run the event for the last seven years, leaving Africa's biggest LGBT event without organisers and facing an uncertain future. - Read more...

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News

SABC FEATURES GAY AFRICAN WEDDING COUPLE 21 May 2013
The two young gay men who made international headlines after marrying in a traditional African ceremony will be featured this Thursday on SABC 1. - Read more...

DRAG STAR FORCED TO PERFORM OUT OF DRAG 21 May 2013
American drag star Rhea Litré was forced to perform out of drag in Dubai after authorities barred her from dressing as a woman. - Read more...

LESBIAN MINISTER TAKES ON METHODIST CHURCH IN COURT 21 May 2013
A Cape Town lesbian Methodist minister has taken the Church to court after she was dismissed because she decided to marry her partner. - Read more...

GUGULETHU CELEBRATES PRIDE 21 May 2013
The first-ever Khumbulani Pride event took place on Saturday in Gugulethu, the site of numerous hate crime attacks against lesbian women. - Read more...

NEW YORKERS RALLY AFTER GAY ATTACKS 21 May 2013
New York City - the birthplace of the gay rights movement - has suffered a string of homophobic attacks, most recently a senseless murder. - Read more...

JOBURG PRIDE 2013 DETAILS ANNOUNCED 20 May 2013
One of the groups planning to host a Johannesburg Pride event this year has outlined its sunset Pride march set for this September. All the details here. - Read more...

SECOND JOHANNESBURG PRIDE SET FOR 5 OCTOBER 20 May 2013
The second group planning to organise a Pride event in Johannesburg has set its date for Saturday 5 October, a week after the first. - Read more...

GAY MARRIAGE FINALLY LEGAL IN FRANCE 20 May 2013
After months of bitter opposition, gay marriage has finally been approved by the French Constitutional Council and President François Hollande. - Read more...

WORLD MARKS 9TH INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA 17 May 2013
On the 9th International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia it is estimated that around 46 million LGBT people around the world are outlawed. - Read more...

CAMPAIGN TO MARRY MODERN FAMILY'S CAM & MITCH 17 May 2013
The American Civil Liberties Union has launched a campaign calling on the producers of Modern Family to marry the show's gay couple, Mitchell Pritchett and Cameron Tucker. - Read more...

2013 LGBT RIGHTS 'HALL OF SHAME' 17 May 2013
Human Rights Watch has named its candidates for its annual "Hall of Shame" to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, being commemorated around the world today. - Read more...

PUSH FOR LGBTI RIGHTS IN MOZAMBIQUE CONSTITUTION 17 May 2013
It's been a bad few weeks for the rights of LGBTI people in southern African, but there has also been cause for some cheer from Mozambique. - Read more...

LESBIAN EUROVISION SONG KISS GOES AHEAD DESPITE TURKISH BAN 17 May 2013
A kiss between two women in last night's Eurovision Song Contest semi-final went ahead, despite Turkey cancelling its broadcast of the event in protest. - Read more...

HATE CRIMES TASK TEAM UNDER PRESSURE: MORE LGBT GROUPS WANT ANSWERS 16 May 2013
LGBT groups from around the country say they're concerned about the lack of results from the government led Hate Crimes Task Team after two years. - Read more...

THE WANTED MIGHT HAVE 'A DABBLE' WITH GUYS 16 May 2013
One of the members of popular UK heartthrob boy band The Wanted has said that some of them might well experiment with other guys. - Read more...

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