FEATURES
FAMILIES, LOVE, ISOLATION AND ACCEPTANCE:
Of all the relationships that we will encounter in our lifetime, our family ties are usually the most intense, tightly organised and consist of the strongest loyalties.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
SA awash in celebrities, Adam Lambert shaves his hair, Jake Shears' rentboy profile, Kylie’s big Splash, T.R. Knight’s new man, Zac Efron’s beach body, Dieux Du Stade’s hot new book and much more...
MOTORING: THE NEW POLO:
The recently-launched new Volkswagen Polo hatch is vastly superior to its predecessors, writes Brent Ellis – who admits to finally becoming a VW convert.
THE MEN OF WORLD CUP 2010:
It's known as ‘the beautiful game’ but, for us, that beauty is all about the hunky players on the field. Mambaonline presents the 15 hottest footballers of the 2010 World Cup.
GOD’S CREATURES, GAY & ALL:
It might be biologically correct, but noting that humans are ‘just animals' is equivalent to calling Beluga caviar with shavings of black truffle a 'light snack'.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
Jake Shears struts his stuff, Lady Gaga makes out with a girl, Daniel Craig's gay jaunt, Elton John camps it up, Lindsay dates a cougar, Mariah's pregnancy rumours - and more.
MANHANDLING YOUR MAN-HANDLE:
May is Masturbation Month. It may seem silly, but this provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of cranking your own love pump, writes Jacques Livingston.
FAIRY GODPARENTS:
Faced with straight friends either trying to fall pregnant or being “with child” Pierre le Roux wonders if he and his bubby should get in on the act, or simply remain “fairy godparents”.
HOMOPHOBIA HAUNTS LGBT PEOPLE:
On the 2010 International Day Against Homophobia a handful of nations still impose the death penalty on LGBT people, but one sixth of the world's population is a little freer.
MOTORING: HONDA ACCORD TOURER:
Mommy Wagon? We think not! Brent Ellis falls in love with Honda’s Accord Tourer, finding himself particularly intrigued by its sporty derriere.
MAMBA BOOKS: YES, I AM!:
Yes, I am! brings together the voices of forty-four writers in a collection capturing the experience of being gay and male in South Africa today.
MAMBA SPINS:
Mambaonline's music-meister Chris Verrijdt delivers his verdict on the latest releases from One Republic, Jason Hartman, Will Young, Michael Buble’, Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis.
KENYAN MALE SEX WORKERS FACE BIG RISKS:
Up to 60 percent of Kenyan male sex workers have sex with men and women, and are widely thought to be a bridge for HIV transmission to the general population.
SOAPING UP WITH TERENCE BRIDGETT:
From Chico in Isidingo to Warrick Paulse in Binnelanders Sub Judice, multitalented Terence Bridgett is SA's self-confessed "soap slut". We find out more about the award-winning actor...
THE END OF THE PARTY:
After four years and 55 events, party impresario Pieter Rossouw has decided to bring the Qc journey to an end. He tells us why - and what lies ahead.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
Kellan's pigs, Ellen’s eating secrets, Whitney restarts her tour, Britney celebrates with the gays, Karen Zoid - a reborn lesbian, new D&G underwear ad and Jared Leto goes pink.
MOTORING: LEXUS 1S250C:
Think “Lexus” and words such as class, luxury, gorgeous looks and elite social status come to mind. Brent Ellis drives the new IS250C to see if it lives up to this reputation.
MAMBA PETS: WE’RE PREGNANT!:
If the pitter-patter of tiny four-legged companions appeals to you, then make sure you know what to expect when pups or kittens are in the offing.
JUST ‘PLANE’ CATHY!:
Cathy Specific is back in Gauteng for the last-ever performances of her cabaret musical Mile High. Mambaonline caught up with the queen of the skies.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
Was Ricky pushed to come out?, Supermodel runner up to go full frontal, Green Day star not so bisexual, Cape Town overrun by Bel Ami stars, George Michael holidays with rent boy and more...