Staff Writer, Author at MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online

QUEEN GIVES NOD TO GAY MARRIAGE

Staff Writer — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:51:38 +0000

In a largely symbolic move, Queen Elizabeth has officially given her royal assent to same-sex marriage being legalised in England and Wales.

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MEET HEAT’S SEXY MANWATCH WINNER

Staff Writer — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:50:41 +0000

For the first time in the history of the popular heat ManWatch competition, the winner of the 2013 title hails from the Mother City. Meet him here.

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MUGABE SLAMS SOUTH AFRICA OVER GAY RIGHTS

Staff Writer — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has continued to attack gays ahead of the country's elections, this time targeting South Africa's support for gay rights and also threatening to decapitate gay men.

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COULD SA GET A GAY TV CHANNEL?

Staff Writer — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 22:00:00 +0000

A new player in the pay-TV market in South Africa hopes to launch with the country’s very first gay television channel.

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CAMEROON GAY GROUPS TOO SCARED TO OPERATE

Staff Writer — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Following the murder of activist Eric Ohena Lembembe, terrified LGBT groups in Cameroon have said that they are suspending their vital work in combating HIV/AIDS.

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JAMAICA GAY GROUP CONDEMNS HORROR TRANS MURDER

Staff Writer — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Jamaica's leading gay rights group has reacted with shock at the recent mob killing of a gender non-conforming teen who was stabbed, shot and chopped to death near Montego Bay.

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TOURISTS ARRESTED IN RUSSIA OVER GAY BAN LAW

Staff Writer — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Three Dutch tourists visiting the city of Murmansk have become the first foreign victims of Russia's gay propaganda law.

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CAMEROON SLAMS MEDIA OVER GAY ACTIVIST MURDER

Staff Writer — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Instead of focusing on solving the murder of gay activist Eric Ohena Lembembe, the Cameroonian government has instead criticised the media for its "provocative commentary".

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Gay friendly Isidingo celebrates 15 years

Staff Writer — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Isidingo, the groundbreaking South African soapie, which featured the country’s first gay TV kiss and gay wedding, is celebrating its 15th birthday.

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OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ‘OPPOSES’ RUSSIAN GAY BAN

Staff Writer — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:00:00 +0000

An openly gay athlete plans to wear a rainbow pin in defiance, while the IOC says it will oppose discrimination against gay sportsmen and spectators during the Russian Winter Olympics.

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