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BURUNDI GAYS GRAPPLE WITH HIV: Gay men in Burundi have been ignored in local HIV/AIDS campaigns, resulting in widespread ignorance about the virus among this largely invisible group.

MAMBA GOSSIP: George Michael misses out, Pink proud to be labelled lesbian, Will Smith accused of using rent boys, Madonna's divorce gets nasty, Zac Efron will not bare all, and more...

WHEN ‘NOT TONIGHT, HONEY’ BECOMES THE NORM: PART 2: In part two, Brian L. Rzepczynski offers strategies on how to manage and overcome barriers to intimacy so that you can enjoy a healthy relationship.

TRAVEL: SWARTLAND’S SECRET GAY VILLAGE: Shellee-Kim Gold explores the rustic village of Riebeek Kasteel, approximately one hour from Cape Town, which boasts a substantial gay and lesbian community.

WHEN ‘NOT TONIGHT, HONEY’ BECOMES THE NORM: Part 1: A large portion of intimate partners struggle on a daily basis with incompatible desires to have sex and it can create serious problems in relationships.

MOTORING: CHANGING PERCEPTIONS: Christo Valentyn takes the Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC and the Honda CR-V 2.4 RVSi for a drive; two vehicles that will change your perception of the Japanese marque.

MAMBA GOSSIP: Cristiano Ronaldo's sexy calendar, the girls flee the Playboy mansion, Queen Latifah addresses lesbian rumours, Charlize faces $20 million lawsuit and more!

REMEMBERING OUR SISTERS: This year's Joburg Pride theme is 'Love, Not hate', which aims to highlight the recent spate of brutal hate crimes against LGBT people. Mambaonline presents a tribute to some of the victims who lost their lives.

WHY I ATTEND PRIDE: At this time of the year, a week or so before Joburg Pride, the question is often asked in Gauteng and surrounds: “Are you going to Pride?” Coenie Kukkuk writes why you should be there.

GOING GLOBAL WITH SA FETISH: Three months ago, the last thing Cape Town-based Deon Behrens would have believed is that his company would become one of the leading gay fetish clothing manufacturers in the world.

FLIRTING GAMES: Closet flirts who need to brush up on their pick-up skills can compare notes when the internationally acclaimed Dalliances opens at Artscape Arena for a short season. We meet the sexy cast.

MOTORING: CLASH OF THE CONVERTIBLES: In school we learned never to compare apples with oranges. That hasn’t stopped Christo Valentyn from putting the SAAB 9-3 Aero up against the Chrysler Sebring.

AN END TO AIDS DENIALISM: The ousting of Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang and the appointment of Barbara Hogan as Minister of Health marks the end of offical AIDS denialism.

RuPaul – The Mambaonline interview: Mambaonline was granted an exclusive interview with RuPaul ahead of her visit to Joburg during Pride week next month. We find out more about the man, the woman and the legend.

MAMBA GOSSIP: Paris Hilton intelligent shock, Lennon gay rumours furore, Elizabeth Taylor at gay bar, Amy misses own birthday party, Will Young wants to be a family man, Daniel's shrinking wand...and more.

THE INSECURE PARTNER: Insecurity is no fun. It’s that nagging feeling of angst and anxiety, of being unsettled and worried. Brian Rzepczynski looks at possible causes and offers a few tips.

MAMBA SPINS: Mamba’s music guru Christo Valentyn reviews the newest CD releases by the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Ashlee Simpson, Coldplay, Peter Cincotti and more.

UPDATED! OIA 2008 FILM REVIEWS: We've added six more reviews! Presenting our ultimate guide to what’s hot and what’s not at this year’s Out In Africa Film Festival - taking place in Cape Town and Joburg this September.

RECLAIMING MY GAYNESS: For over seven years Clive Vanderwagen struggled to repress his sexuality. He writes about his experiences in the ex-gay ministry and how he reclaimed his identity.

MAMBA GOSSIP: Josh Hartnett sex video, Kevin Spacey gets cheeky, David Duchovny's 'sex files', Michael Jackson dates Pamela Anderson, Harry Potter wants to wear a dress, Elton’s stage gaffe and more!