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BAHATI “OFFENDED” BY LESBIAN KISS:
Around 30 people turned out to protest against the author of Uganda’s gay-death bill at an emotional TV debate on homosexuality, taped in Johannesburg on Sunday.
PACKING FOR MANILA: MEET FRANCOIS NEL:
Just days ahead of flying to Manila to compete in the Mr Gay World pageant, Mr. Gay South Africa Francois Nel, talks to Mambaonline about his life, winning the title and if size really counts.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
Justin Bieber talks nonsense, Channing Tatum says he’s shagging a guy, Calvin Klein's boy toy gets stroppy, Bold & Beautiful hunk in SA, Adam Lambert's new boyfriend, and more.
POLITICS OF PORN:
Controversial producer and performer Michael Lucas is a dominant force in gay porn today. But it’s his views on everything from bare-backing to anti-Semitism that are raising eyebrows.
LOVING ACROSS THE HIV LINE:
Have you ever thought about knowingly dating someone who is HIV positive when you’re negative? Your first reaction may be to head for the hills!
THE DIVA IN MISS LIRA:
Some call her South Africa’s Sade, but Lira is determined to make it on her own diva path. She speaks to Mambaonline about her stunning new album and her gay fans.
MOTORING : LE GRAND GÉANT SYMPATHIQUE:
The Peugeot 3008: It started out as an ugly French pudding but transformed beneath Brent Ellis’ butt cheeks and rewrote his definition of a Peugeot.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
In our first gossip outing for 2011, we look at a hunky (possible) new Superman, ask if Will Young is turning straight, consider Lady Gaga's stinky new fragrance, admire Ellen’s wife, and lust after a new Latin talent.
SA LGBT FLAG – THE RESPONSE:
Eugene “Huge” Brockman, the designer of the new South African LGBT flag, has responded to Jason Fiddler’s recent article on Mambaonline questioning the appropriateness of the venture.
SIX DAYS AND NIGHTS OF HELL:
Recently acquitted in court, Ellen Chademana from Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe recounts the horrific experience of being arrested and tortured on trumped-up charges.
A TRULY INCLUSIVE LGBTI SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG?:
Jason Fiddler takes exception to the South African LGBTI flag that was recently launched at MCQP and apparently trademarked by a company.
AND NOW SPUD STEPS INTO THE FRAY:
Author John van de Ruit has responded to Justice Edwin Cameron's controversial letter with a tongue-in-cheek reply from his character Spud Milton.
MOTORING : THE BELLISSIMO FIAT 500C:
Combining the small car and convertible experience with a large helping of retro cool, the Fiat 500C is sure to put a giddy smile on your face, writes Brent Ellis.
JUDGING THE HOMOPHOBIA IN SPUD:
South African Constitutional Court judge Edwin Cameron has taken the producer of the hit film Spud to task for a number of homophobic scenes. Is he being overly sensitive?
ROBBIE KLAY IS THE MAN:
Hunky singer Robbie Klay, who recently scooped the Pravda Vodka Mamba Sexiest Man of the Year title, sat down with us to talk about his gay fans and the controversies in his life.
GET READY FOR FLOWER POWER:
The 17th annual Mother City Queer Project (MCQP) costume party, under the theme of "Flower Power" is almost here. Director Ian McMahon tell us more.
A TASTY DUO OF PORN:
It’s not every day you get to meet an international porn star, never mind two of them! Al Mackay had the pleasure of getting to know Pavlvs Guell and Salvatore Dolce when they visited Cape Town recently.
MAMBA PETS: NATURAL REMEDIES:
Summer can be a problematic time for our pets. It is a period when allergens from long grass and dust mites are rife and when they risk being infested by fleas.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE’S LGBT FACE:
Gender-based violence doesn’t only affect heterosexuals writes Doreen Gaura, who notes that many people fail to see its link to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
AFRICA’S SILENT SLAUGHTER:
It is Africa's silent slaughter. Hundreds of gays and lesbians are raped, abused and murdered every year, simply because of who they choose to love, writes Gilbert Ongachi.