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RESPECT DEMANDED IN PARLIAMENT:
LGBT organisations have demanded that Parliament ensures that gays and lesbians are treated respectfully during deliberations on the Civil Union Bill.
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In what is being seen as one of the most important moments for gay rights in South Africa, a number of LGBT organisations are staging a march in Pretoria on 17 October to protest against the Civil Unions Bill.
AMERICA CELEBRATES ‘COMING OUT DAY’:
As America celebrated National Coming Out Day yesterday, two new reports show that more Americans than ever before now know a gay person.
GAY ASYLUM SEEKERS FACE RETURN:
Human Rights Watch has demanded that the Netherlands and Sweden reverse policies that will see gay asylum seekers returned to Iran.
MAMBA HEALTH: INSOMNIA:
Sleepless nights and grumpy days? Are you tired of insomnia? In our busy lives, we often cut corners on sleep in order to crowd everything in. Jennifer Medvin explores this increasingly common ailment.
US E-MAIL SCANDAL GROWS:
A scandal involving a Republican congressman who sent inappropriate messages to teenage boys continues to grow.
SEXY’S BACK – JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE RETURNS:
Many pop stars would kill for a career like Justin Timberlake’s; young, hot and filthy rich, he is quite simply a phenomenon. Mambaonline takes a looks at the triumphant return of the sexy singer.
ZUMA: “A SEXIST HOMOPHOBE”:
Gay and lesbian organisations have issued an angry statement condemning the recent homophobic comments by the ANC Deputy President, Jacob Zuma.
EAT: PRETTY DARN NICE:
Joburg’s Parkhurst suburb boasts one of the city’s most fashionable restaurant strips. Nice, a new café-style eatery recently added its unique presence to 4th Avenue’s various culinary options.
ZUMA ANTI-GAY OUTBURST:
Potential presidential candidate Jacob Zuma has come our firmly in the camp of homophobic African leaders according to the Sowetan newspaper.