LOVING ACROSS THE HIV LINE
Have you ever thought about knowingly dating someone who is HIV positive when you’re negative? Your first reaction may be to head for the hills!
THE DIVA IN MISS LIRA
Some call her South Africa’s Sade, but Lira is determined to make it on her own diva path. She speaks to Mambaonline about her stunning new album and her gay fans.
MOTORING : LE GRAND GÉANT SYMPATHIQUE
The Peugeot 3008: It started out as an ugly French pudding but transformed beneath Brent Ellis’ butt cheeks and rewrote his definition of a Peugeot.
MAMBA GOSSIP
In our first gossip outing for 2011, we look at a hunky (possible) new Superman, ask if Will Young is turning straight, consider Lady Gaga’s stinky new fragrance, admire Ellen’s wife, and lust after a new Latin talent.
SA LGBT FLAG – THE RESPONSE
Eugene “Huge” Brockman, the designer of the new South African LGBT flag, has responded to Jason Fiddler’s recent article on Mambaonline questioning the appropriateness of the venture.
SIX DAYS AND NIGHTS OF HELL
Recently acquitted in court, Ellen Chademana from Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe recounts the horrific experience of being arrested and tortured on trumped-up charges.
A TRULY INCLUSIVE LGBTI SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG?
Jason Fiddler takes exception to the South African LGBTI flag that was recently launched at MCQP and apparently trademarked by a company.
AND NOW SPUD STEPS INTO THE FRAY
Author John van de Ruit has responded to Justice Edwin Cameron’s controversial letter with a tongue-in-cheek reply from his character Spud Milton.
MOTORING : THE BELLISSIMO FIAT 500C
Combining the small car and convertible experience with a large helping of retro cool, the Fiat 500C is sure to put a giddy smile on your face, writes Brent Ellis.
JUDGING THE HOMOPHOBIA IN SPUD
South African Constitutional Court judge Edwin Cameron has taken the producer of the hit film Spud to task for a number of homophobic scenes. Is he being overly sensitive?