Pretoria Pride 2017 Festival gallery
Following the 2017 Pretoria Pride parade, thousands gathered at the Centurion Rugby Club for a celebration that went on into the early evening. The keynote address was delivered by the Mayor of Tshwane, Solly Msimanga, who called for LGBTQ+ equality, in South Africa and across the continent. Revellers were treated to entertainment, bars, food sellers […]
From beards to best friends, it’s time to give ‘fag hags’ their badge of honour
The fag hag. Never were two more scornful words so spectacularly smashed together. Stereotypes around the fag hag, fruitfly, fish, handbag – whatever you’d care to call her – abound. Search the Internet and you’d believe she’s a sad, overweight, trashy woman with too many cats unable to snag her own boyfriend or husband. Derision […]
Gallery: Model Tyrone Nell stuns in new underwear label
Gorgeous Cape Town based model, digital strategist and entrepreneur Tyrone Nell has launched his own exclusive male underwear brand. Not only is he the brains behind the range, but he’s also the face (and body) of the TYNELL promotional campaign. The proudly gay Tyrone told Mambaonline that his love for fashion, passion for brand building and […]
LGBT inclusion for better African economies
Modern African states are neglecting the economic costs of homophobia at their own peril. In addition to the institutionalised homophobia in the modern African context, there is a disregard for the economic contributions and benefits that the decriminalisation and inclusion of the LGBT community may have for African economies. Institutionalised discrimination is bad for people […]
Why Gay Pride is as relevant as ever
Over the weekend, some members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender) community congregated for the annual Soweto Pride activities. I wasn’t aware of this event until a friend brought it up during a call as he sought my views on it. He isn’t in favour of marches of any kind as he believes […]
5 Things You Need to Know About PrEP
PrEP – or pre-exposure prophylaxis – can be highly effective in preventing HIV if used as prescribed, but it is far less effective if not taken correctly. Here are five things you should know about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis that will help ensure that you take it correctly. 1. What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) refers […]
Lost Gay South Africa: Herb Klein on his new photo book
Many South African men over the age of 40 will fondly associate Herb Klein with their sexual awakening back in the dark, pre-internet days of the 1980s. At the time, the Zimbabwe-born photographer caused a stir with his Flash magazine; an independent underground publication that featured images of the male form and openly celebrated gay sexuality. […]
What my mental illness taught me about love
“You’re effing ugly, just look at you! I am embarrassed to be in public with you.” I remember that first attack on me. His words still resonate in my head as if he was saying it again. All my life I’ve lived a rollercoaster of emotions; lack of sleep from an early age, anxiety levels through the […]
Opinion | Why should being top or bottom define who I am?
I’ve noticed an increasingly prevalent concept in gay culture in South Africa; the idea that being a top or bottom is about more than what you do in bed. A well-known member of the LGBTQ community consistently talks about tops and bottoms on social media. It’s a regular theme of many of his posts, offering authoritative advice and […]
“My pride is gone”: Joburg man gay bashed & then mocked by police (graphic)
A 34-year-old gay Johannesburg man was brutally smashed in the face at a music festival and then mocked by a policeman when he reported the hate crime attack. Hairstylist Brandon Swanepoel was expecting to have a fun night out with friends at the Grietfest music festival, held in a container yard in the south of […]