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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.
CULTURE OF THE CHIEFS THREATENS OUR RIGHTS:
The Traditional Courts Bill being debated in public hearings spells danger for our democracy, and particularly for gender and sexual rights in rural areas, warns Melanie Judge.
MAMBA TRAVEL: DELIGHTFUL DULLSTROOM:
If you're in the Gauteng area and hanker for a nearby spot for a weekend away, consider the quaint village of Dullstroom; known for its trout fishing and growing numbers of gay visitors.
MAMBA BOOKS: FIRST GAY NOVELLAS PUBLISHED IN SA:
What are thought to be the first gay-themed novellas to be published in English in South Africa will be available under the title of Adam & Luke in selected book stores this May.
MAMBA SPINS:
Jared Orlin gives us his take on the latest releases from hot new boy band One Direction, the sexy Robin Thicke, raspy-voiced Macy Gray, the intriguing Sinéad O’Connor and two compilation albums.
MR. GAY WORLD 2012 KICKS OFF:
The Mr. Gay World 2012 contest got underway in Johannesburg with a press conference on Wednesday, introducing the finalists and the competition’s focus on LGBT rights in Africa.
WHAT’S IN A NUMBER?:
Exactly how many people have you slept with? Have you kept count? And does your lover have the right to know? Al Mackay looks at the ins and outs of the ‘magic number’ and all the assumptions that come with it…
IS THIS THE END FOR ‘OUT IN AFRICA’?:
In a shock announcement, after almost two decades, this year could be the final outing for South Africa's groundbreaking Out In Africa gay and lesbian film festival following funding cuts.
THE GREAT LUBE FACE-OFF:
Lube is a must when it comes to sex. It’s not only much more comfortable, and can actually heighten sexual pleasure, but it’s a must-use with condoms. We try out and rate five brands of lube!
MEET THE MR. GAY WORLD FINALISTS:
Lock up your boyfriends! Look who's coming to town… Meet the cute, sexy and intelligent guys from 24 countries visiting Joburg this April as finalists in the Mr. Gay World 2012 contest.
TURNING THE TABLES: DJ ADIEN:
Therapy’s bringing glam gay decadence back to the Jozi queer scene this April and they've got something special lined up: DJ Adien; who's played some of the top gay parties in the U.S.
MAMBA SPINS:
The latest grooves from SA noisemakers Die Antwoord, Somebody That I Used To Know’s Gotye, hot alterno-pop star Lana Del Ray, the immortal Michael Jackson and the sexy Taio Cruz, plus the 2012 Grammy Nominees compilation.
MOTORING: HYUNDAI ELANTRA WINS COTY 2012:
The Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS was crowned the 2012 WesBank / SAGMJ Car of the Year at a spectacular gala banquet in Midrand on Wednesday, reports Brent Ellis.
FORGETTING OUR COMING OUT:
The passing of time releases us from the trauma of our coming out, but it can also lead us to lose our humanity and empathy for those who are still going through what we once went through.
OUT IN AFRICA 2012 – PART 1:
The first of three Out In Africa Gay and Lesbian film mini-festivals this year kicks off with the Oscar-nominated Albert Nobbs on 23 March in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
MOTORING: COTY 2012 – HYUNDAI ELANTRA:
Mambaonline Motoring Editor and 2012 Car of the Year Judge Brent Ellis concludes his overview of the contest with the tenth and last finalist in the running for the title: the Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS.