FLICKING THE SWITCH
On the annual International Day Against Homophobia Al Mackay ponders what makes us gay. Do we have a choice in our sexual orientation? Could our sexuality be changeable? And should it really matter?
IN PRAISE OF STRAIGHT MEN
Writer and actor Bruce Little (a.k.a. ‘the straight whisperer’) thanks all the straight men – from mechanics to his brother and father – who’ve challenged stereotypes and made his life that much better.
DURBAN GAY & LESBIAN FILM FEST 2012: THE FILMS
The 2nd Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – a highlight of the LGBT calendar in KZN – takes place from 17 to 28 May and features a wide selection of feature films, documentaries and shorts.
MAMBA SPINS
All hail the queen! Mamba Spins takes on the latest Madonna offering as well as new discs from cutie Olly Murs, hitmaker Katy Perry, local firebrand Toya Delazy, dance-rockers Awolnation and Brit songstress Birdy.
POLITICAL NOISE – TRADITIONAL LEADERS & GAY RIGHTS
Lance Weyer, Mr. Gay South Africa 2011 and a Buffalo City Metro councillor, gives us some perspective on the recent furore over efforts by traditional leaders to erode LGBT equality in South Africa.
EDITORIAL: BE PREPARED TO FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS
We are under attack. South Africa’s traditional leaders are making a concerted effort to change the Constitution to once again make us second-class citizens in our own country.
NO FATS, NO FEMS
Are we obsessed with trying to prove our masculinity by pursuing ‘straight-acting’ studs? Dylan van Vuuren – who excels at being gay (not so much at being buff and butch) – tells us why gay men need to grow up.
TRADITIONAL COURTS EQUAL PERSECUTION OF RURAL LGBTI
Lance Weyer, Mr Gay South Africa 2011 and a DA City Council Member, writes about the Traditional Courts Bill that would effectively make rural LGBTI people little more than serfs.
ANDY DERLETH: MR. GAY WORLD 2012
Meet Andreas Derleth, the “gentle giant” who recently took the 2012 Mr. Gay World title. He spoke to Mambaonline about being slammed by the gay media, his difficult coming out and what he hopes to achieve.
THE FILTH OF OPPOSABLE THUMBS
Sexting is the new phone sex, writes Alistair Mckay. He explores the schizophrenic schism between verbal and written communication when it comes to talking dirty.