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MOTORING: COTY 2012 - CITROEN DS4 THP 200 SPORT
3 Feb 2012
The Citroën DS4 THP 200 Sport is the sixth candidate in our 2012 Car of the Year overview. Judge and Mamba Motoring Editor Brent Ellis gives this bold and brash French contender a spin.
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MAMBA SPINS
2 Feb 2012
A look at the latest releases from gay crooner Will Young, new mom Beyonce, local firebrand Jack Parow, the big-voiced Kelly Clarkson and SA indie rockers Shadowclub, plus the obligatory dance compilation.
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ZOLISWA NKONYANA KILLERS SENTENCED - A HOLLOW VICTORY?
1 Feb 2012
LGBT activists have welcomed the sentencing of four men found guilty of brutally murdering 19-year-old lesbian Zoliswa Nkonyana, describing it as a victory. But is it really?
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GALLERY: ALEXANDER STEYN FOR PEEPING TOM
30 Jan 2012
Gorgeous (and proudly gay) model, actor, dancer, singer and designer AleXander Steyn shows off his toned body in this recent photo shoot for Roodepoort designer clothing store Peeping Tom
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OUT LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO ALERT GAY MEN OF DANGERS OF CASUAL SEX DATES
26 Jan 2012
LGBT well-being group OUT has launched a campaign to alert men who have sex with men about the dangers of casual sex dates with strangers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What's On
PLUM THIS WEEKEND
3 - 4 Feb. 5FM DJ Poppy Ntshongwana features at Plum in Pretoria this Friday night. Plus, the ever popular DJ Sam will be pumping up the dance floor on Saturday. 265 Hill Street, Hatfield. - Facebook
84TH ACADEMY AWARDS
Mon 27 Feb. Oscar veteran Billy Crystal hosts Hollywood's biggest celebration of moviemaking. A must for film fundis, celebrity watchers and red carpet fashion aficionados. M-Net at 8.30pm.
AVICII IN SA
Avicii (real name Tim Berg), the hot Grammy nominated Swedish producer, remixer and DJ, is performing live in South Africa this March. Durban: 20 March & Joburg & Cape Town: 31 March. Don't miss it! - Computicket
54 ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
Mon 13 Feb. With the most noms, will Kanye West sweep the board or will he make a twit of himself again? America's music glitterati battle it out for the industry's most prestigious honour. Channel 0, 3am.
SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE
Make 2012 a year to remember with a renewed focus on sensuality and sexual intimacy, at the workshops hosted by Jonti Searll, SA’s leading teacher in the field of Tantra. - Read More
A NIGHT AT STUDIO 54
Sat 4 Feb. Babylon in Centurion takes you on a trip back to the days of the legendary Studio 54 in New York. Expect the biggest hits of the 70s and 80s remixed for the 21st century. Half price entry till 9pm. - 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
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