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MAMBA SPINS 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...

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CAPE TOWN WELCOMES MR GAY WORLD GALLERY 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

PINK LOERIE 2013 PARADE GALLERY 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

BOYLESQUE OPENING NIGHT GALLERY 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

MILITARY GOING RED FASHION SHOW GALLERY 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

SA FASHION WEEK: SPRING / SUMMER 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

GALLERY: STIAAN LOUW - LACE & LEATHER Acclaimed South African fashion designer Stiaan Louw has released these provocative images featuring his 'Lace & Leather' made to order collection, starring gorgeous Texan model Jeff Thomas. (Possibly NSFW)View Gallery

JOBURG FASHION WEEK: AUTUMN / WINTER 2013 MENSWEAR South African fashion took centre stage in Jozi recently with the Autumn / Winter Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. We present our highlights of the menswear collections.View Gallery

CAPE TOWN PRIDE PARADE 2013 GALLERY 1 Saturday saw Africa's second biggest Pride Parade take to the streets of Cape Town, with some marchers demanding an end to hate crimes and others just demanding the right to be fabulous. M.Christian Smith was there to capture it all.View Gallery

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ADVERTORIAL: GET READY FOR YOUR RED CARPET 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...

ADVERTORIAL: WEIGHING YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS It's a few weeks into 2013 and many people have probably already started slipping when it comes to their well-intentioned New Year's resolution. You may have planned to lose weight but have you stuck to it? Read more...

THE SUN & YOUR SKIN THIS SUMMER The sun might well be vital for life as we know it, but too much exposure to it can cause havoc with your skin, leading to burns and long term damage. Dr Maureen Allem gives us the lowdown on protecting your skin and health this summer. Read more...

ADVERTORIAL: SLAYING DRAGONS The face that often stares back at many of us from the mirror has developed blotches, lines and wrinkles while we weren’t looking. It’s time to fight back! Read more...

ADVERTORIAL: INVESTING IN YOUR SKIN Whether you’re into hedge funds, pension plans or anything connected with a positive return on investment over time, you can apply that same concept to looking after your skin. Read more...

Recent Features

TOUGH TIMES FOR LGBTI IN NAMIBIA TOO 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...

WHY 'PRIVATE BUSINESSES CANNOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST GAYS & LESBIANS 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...

ARE WE REALLY FREE? 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...

MR. GAY SA, JASON ROGERS: THE MAMBA INTERVIEW 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 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? 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 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...

OSCAR NOMINATED DOCCIE HEADLINES OIA 2013 The powerful Oscar nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague is one of the stellar films in the April 2013 - and possibly final - edition of the Out in Africa gay and lesbian film festival. Read more...

MAMBA SPINS Music meister Jared Orlin reviews the latest from twink superstar Justin Bieber, new boyband The Overtones, brit songbird Emeli Sande and crooners Josh Gorban and Olly Murs, plus the Les Mis soundtrack. Read more...

THE DUO BEHIND NOH8 The two founders of the international NOH8 gay rights phenomenon were recently in Cape Town for Pride - and to add South African faces to their photographic campaign. Mambaonline's Al Mackay got to meet Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley. Read more...