AFRICAN ‘GAY PANIC’ JOURNALISM
An article published by Kenya’s The Star newspaper warning of “rampant” homosexuality is another example of the dangerous sensationalism that’s often found in African reports on LGBTI issues. The story deals with comments made by Anisa Menza, the Education and Development Association Coordinator in the coastal town of Malindi. Menza states that the number of […]
THANK YOU NELSON MANDELA
As the nation and the world mourn Nelson Mandela’s death, we remember some of the highlights of this icon’s relationship with the LGBTI community. It is undoubtedly thanks to Mandela’s support for gay and lesbian equality at the dawn of our democracy, that we live in a country that constitutionally protects our rights – ensuring […]
BEEFCAKES CAR WASH GALLERY
Helping the community never looked so good! The Beefcakes Jozi boys, along with Mr Gay South Africa finalist Gordon Grieve, recently manned up for a hunky charity car wash day. The aim was to raise money to support victims of “corrective” rape. Mambaonline was there (of course) to capture the action.
PUTIN: NO HATE TOWARDS GAYS?
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has cynically urged his countrymen to not discriminate against gays and lesbians while in the same breath defending his gay propaganda law. Speaking to youth leaders on Wednesday, Putin justified signing the internationally condemned law in June by insisting that he and law have been misunderstood and that it is merely […]
STEVE GRAND: THE MAMBA INTERVIEW
American singing sensation Steve Grand burst onto the music scene out of nowhere in July with his moody country-style ode to unrequited love, All-American Boy, and its accompanying proudly gay video that quickly went viral on YouTube. What made him immediately stand out – apart from his male beauty, soulful voice and undeniable talent – […]
ETHICS MINISTER: GAY MARRIAGE IS BESTIALITY
Simon Lokodo, Uganda’s laughably titled Minister of Ethics and Integrity, has affirmed his commitment to eradicating homosexuality in Uganda. In an extensive interview with Uganda’s The Independent, Lokodo reveals an appalling lack of insight into democratic values and human rights, expressing a wide range of stereotyped and offensive views. He explains that his mandate includes […]
JOBURG PEOPLE’S PRIDE GALLERY
Hundreds of gay and lesbian marchers took over the streets of Braamfontein and Hillbrow in a powerful demand for LGBT equality at Saturday’ People’s Pride. The event continued at Constitution Hill into the afternoon with political statements and a celebration.
SOWETO PRIDE 2013
“Whose streets? Our streets!” Hundreds turned out for the 9th annual Soweto Pride march in the heart of the historic township on Saturday 28 September. The aim? To reclaim the streets for LGBTI people and demand justice for victims of hate crimes. Entertainment and fun followed in Credo Mutwa Park.
REVIEW: BEHIND THE CANDELABRA
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon gleefully throw their heterosexuality to the wind as they take on the roles of showbiz lovers in the memorable Behind the Candelabra. The film is not so much about the life of the legendary high priest of piano camp Liberace (Douglas) as it is about the dysfunctional five year relationship […]
SCHOOL DENIES LESBIAN MATRIC BAN
A Johannesburg girls’ school has denied claims that it banned pupils from bringing same-sex partners to their matric dance. The mother of a girl who attends Jeppe Girls High School told the Sunday Times that her daughter was informed by a teacher last week that anyone who brought another girl to the dance would be […]