OPINION: JOBURG PRIDE – WE ALL NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
While One in Nine activists have slammed Joburg Pride for what happened at the parade, they, and other LGBT activists, need to take a long, hard look at their tactics and take some responsibility for what Pride is today.
OPINION: PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT – A HOMOPHOBIC MONEY PIT
African politicians have demanded the criminalisation of homosexuality across all of Africa. And this is happening right here on South African soil, at the expense of our taxpayers, writes Lance Weyer.
SLEW OF SEXY SUMMER FLICKS AT OIA
The 19th Out In Africa Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is back for its third and final outing for 2012. Don’t miss a great selection of queer flicks from 19 to 28 Oct, in Cape Town and Joburg.
MAMBA SPINS
Pink is back with her sixth album after a four year break. So how does her new CD measure up? Plus, reviews of the latest releases by Arno Carstens, Alexandra Burke, Joss Stone, Linkin Park and Robbie Rivera.
ANYONE FOR QUEER RUGBY?
Homosexuals playing rugby? Yes, it does happen. Blight Rugby Club started out as a small gathering of gay Capetonians having a picnic and has grown into a weekly touch rugby game.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOWETO PRIDE
Every year at Joburg Pride I see thousands of black gay guys arrive AFTER the march to join in the festivities. But, writes Etienne Shardlow, the point of Pride is the march, not a big party.
PROTECT OUR RIGHTS: JOBURG PRIDE 2012
Africa’s biggest celebration of gay and lesbian Pride is set to turn the streets of Johannesburg pink for the 23rd time. Get all the details of the events, the street parade and what this year’s theme is all about.
FEMALE CONDOMS FOR MAN-ON-MAN SEX?
Never considered using a “female condom”? You may be surprised to learn that they are a very viable and effective alternate to traditional male condoms for man-on-man play. Find out more…
CAN WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN?
As more gay and lesbian groups face closure due to financial woes, two international donor organisations will soon launch a new foundation to find local funding for LGBTI projects in Southern Africa. Will it work?
MAMBA SPINS
We review releases from bisexual hip hop/R&B hottie Frank Ocean, dance mama Jennifer Lopez, local muscle star Kobus Muller, synthpop project Owl City, SA rockers Desmond & The Tutus and and the latest edition of the Now That’s What I Call Music DVD series.