SPINS: KATY PERRY, MILEY CYRUS, LORDE
The ladies are in the house! Jared Orlin reviews the latest releases from Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Madonna, Lorde and Icona Pop as well as 5FM’s newest compilation, PowerBytes. KATY PERRY – PRISM Katy Perry’s fourth studio album debuted to something of a tabloid war; a contest in the press to see whether her new […]
HEALTH: GRAUNCH!
“Kiss me, and you will see how important I am.” ― Sylvia Plath. Such a strange thing to do if you think about it: Putting your face up against another’s and entwining your mouth and tongue with theirs. Yet it is exhilarating and definitely one of life’s highlights for me. “Smooching”, “tonsil-hockey”, “macking”, “lip-gripping”, “go-sunana”, […]
EAT: CT’S BEDOUIN CAFÉ & DELI
Bedouin Café and Deli is the newest resident putting the amazeballs into Cape-Town’s up-and-coming suburb of Woodstock with its offering of bold flavours from the Middle-East, delicately balanced with a Cape Town twist. Serving a range of fresh and tasty Middle-Eastern inspired meals, Bedouin’s relaxed atmosphere and unpretentious menu is making a name for itself […]
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 – […]
MOTORING: TOYOTA 86 HIGH MT
It’s funny how, to those who really love them, cars take on a human form. There exist some that are toned, taut athletes. That one can see breathing even at idle, their muscles rippling as the intake of oxygen energises body, mind and soul. The Toyota 86 is one such car. And yes, it runs, […]
MOVEMBER: YOUR PROSTATE’S HEALTH
This Movember don’t only grow your moustache in support of men’s health (that’s the easy part) but also make sure you get your prostate checked out – especially if you’re over 40. That’s because men over the age of 40 have a real risk of suffering from prostate enlargement, and possibly cancer. Often a taboo […]
EAT: SPICY SUMMER TREAT
Summer is here and, yes, we’re ready for pool parties and easy outdoor eating. The Red Chef’s Werner Nieuwoudt has a great idea for a spicy Tex-Mex poolside treat and a refreshing cocktail to wash it down with. Put some spice in your life this summer At last we can shed off the layers of clothing, and […]
SHACKLED BY HOMOPHOBIC LAWS
October 24 marked the celebration of 49 years of Zambia’s independence. Despite close to half a century of independence from Britain, Zambia still holds fast to, and claims as its own, some draconian laws inherited from its colonial masters. One such law is the criminalisation of sodomy, still entrenched in the Zambian Penal Code. Currently, […]
SA PSYCHOLOGISTS VS JON QWELANE
The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is set to provide evidence against Jon Qwelane in the long running hate speech case against the homophobic former journalist. Qwelane is hoping to overturn his 2011 hate speech conviction for his notoriously homophobic 2008 article “Call me names, but gay is NOT okay…” He is specifically challenging […]
ASK MAMBA: TIRED OF BI DRAMA
We’re super excited to welcome Xander, who has a Master’s Degree in Psychology and is a registered counselling psychologist, to Mambaonline as our resident advice columnist. WE DON’T HAVE ANAL SEX ANYMORE Dear Xander I have been with my partner for more than four years now, and we have been engaged for more than two […]