FEATURES
Q&A: FULVIO DE STEFANIS:
Pretoria’s Legends nightclub turns four this weekend; a remarkable achievement in the fickle gay clubbing scene. Mamba talks to Legends owner Fulvio De Stefanis about SA’s gay club-land.
TRAVEL: BUENOS AIRES PRIDE:
Kevin Featherstone joins 40,000 marchers in the annual Buenos Aires Pride Parade and discovers that it’s one of the most unique Pride events he’s attended anywhere in the world.
THE COST OF UNPROTECTED SEX:
People have more sex during economic downturns as they have less money to spend on other activities, But the cost of unprotected sex on your wallet may be higher than you think.
MAMBAONLINE SPINS:
Hey Mr. DJ… Christo Valentyn takes a look at the latest music offerings from Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, Cyndi Lauper and more.
COULD HIV BE ELIMINATED IN 10 YEARS?:
HIV could theoretically be eliminated if all people were tested each year and given antiretrovirals straight away if they tested positive, researchers have proposed.
VATICAN’S ANTI-GAY WITCH HUNT CONTINUES:
The Pope's plan for psychological tests to purge gay men from the priesthood is a new low, writes UK human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.
MAKING GAY HEALTH SEXY:
They have Clifton Beach, Table Mountain, the wine estates and now Cape Town’s gay community can also make use of SA’s first dedicated gay men’s sexual health service.
PROBING THE LGBT MARKET:
A new survey claims that LGBT South Africans are better educated, wealthier and bigger spenders than their heterosexual counterparts. But do these conclusions really hold water?
LICENSED TO THRILL:
Whether Daniel Craig is the best James Bond ever is up for debate, but few would dispute that he's certainly the hottest. Meet the star of Quantum of Solace.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
Hugh Jackman the sexiest man alive, Madonna set to keep her cash, Britney's life like a prison, Michael Jackson's lawsuit woes, Charlize to star in transsexual drama and more...
MAMBA LAUNCHES GAY BUSINESS DIRECTORY:
SA’s largest gay and lesbian lifestyle website has announced the launch of the country’s first online gay business and services directory website, mambabiz.com.
CAMBODIA’S HIDDEN GAYS:
At the end of each day, Lux, a construction worker, goes home for supper with his wife and young children. But at the weekend he cruises the city's most notorious male brothels.
THEY WILL NOT VOTE US AWAY:
Proposition 8 broke our hearts, but it did not end our fight, writes Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese, reflecting on the shocking setback for US gay rights.
OUT AT THE OFFICE:
While it is illegal in South Africa to discriminate against someone in the workplace because of sexual orientation, the decision to come out at work remains risky.
TOO OLD FOR CAPE TOWN:
Twenty-something Al Mackay takes a weekend break to Cape Town, only to discover that he may already be “too old” for the Mother City’s oh-so-picky locals.
MAMBA GOSSIP:
Becks honoured to be gay icon, Guy's dad glad it's over, Leona Lewis slams fur fans, Noah's Arc movie premieres, Lindsay Lohan’s career crashes, Zac holidays topless in Hawaii and more!
OBAMA: THE VICTORY SPEECH:
In a first, President-Elect Barack Obama included gays in his inspirational victory speech on the night of his election as the 44th American president. Here is the complete transcript.
REVIEW: JOBURG INT. MOTOR SHOW:
Formerly known as Auto Africa, the first Johannesburg International Motor Show represents a growth in size and stature; with manufacturers investing hundreds of thousands into their displays.
Q&A: DARREN GREEFF:
Darren Greeff has impressed TV audiences with his moves on the local So You Think You Can Dance. The openly gay dancer talks to Mambaonline about the show and his future plans.
MOTORING: THE NEW FORD FIESTA:
The latest Fiesta is Ford’s first new global car - probably since the Model T. Whether you live in Cape Town, California or Cologne, there is only one Fiesta, as Christo Valentyn discovers.