FEATURES
SEXLESS IN GAYOPOLIS: PART 1:
Sex is everywhere. There appears to be no escape from it, and our gay culture is no stranger to getting caught up in its allure. But what about those who aren’t having sex for whatever reason and want to be?
CELEBRITY GOSSIP:
The latest dirt on your favourite celebs: The dish on Wentworth Miller NOT being gay, Rosie and Donald’s feud, George Michael’s court case, Lindsay’s miraculous recovery and the X-Men gay wedding…
MAMBAONLINE SPINS:
Christo Valentyn reviews CD releases by country superstars Dixie Chicks, rock band The Killers, Black Eyed Peas vixen Fergie, the veteran Janet Jackson, local crooners the Bala Brothers and more…
2006: THE CELEBRITY FILES:
Celebrity-culture further entrenched itself in 2006 thanks, in part, to the rise of the gossip blogs. Mambaonline lists its top celebrity stories of the year, sexiest celeb and most annoying “thing” of ’06.
2006: A YEAR IN HEADLINES:
Gays and lesbians were in the national spotlight like never before in 2006, thanks to the controversial Civil Union Bill. We examine the leading stories of the year, and list our heroes and villains of '06
2006: THE BEST OF THE YEAR:
Another year of product churned out by the global entertainment machine. From Nelly Furtado and Borat to Desperate Housewives, we take a look back at the best music, movies and television of 2006.
5 DEADLY RELATIONSHIP MISTAKES:
How does a gay couple maintain their relationship over the long haul and sustain that “magical spark”? Brian Rzepczynski explores the most common avoidable mistakes that gay couples often make.
MAMBA MOTORING:
We take a look at Audi's tempting new TT coupé roadster, VW’s sporty Citi 1.8R, the steaming Mazda3 MPS, Mercedes Benz's luxurious GL SUV and more…
THE CIVIL UNION ACT: THE FACTS:
The historic Civil Union Act allows same-sex couples to marry. This handy fact sheet gives you the most up-to-date information on how you can make the new Act work for you.
THE SOUND OF THE SAXON:
Joburg’s Saxon boasts one of the most exclusive spas in the country. Mambaonline was invited to experience the spa’s unique signature Sound Therapy treatment; said to relax and heal...
RESOLUTIONS WITH A TWIST OF LIME:
The end of the year is a time of personal reflection, but do you struggle to stick to your New Year's resolutions? David Stocum takes a look at why we often fail.
CELEBRITY GOSSIP:
Australia’s retiring swimming hunk, Britney’s rumoured bisexuality, Take That's gay slur, Eminem's homophobic lyrics, Courtney Love does a Madonna, a new US dating show, and Survivor SA ends.
INDEPENDENT IDOL:
Mambaonline catches up with the talented yet ever-so-humble Veronique Lalouette to chat about her experience with Idols, her debut album and the road ahead. WIN THE CD!
WE’VE COME A LONG WAY BABY!:
Parliament has approved historic legislation that will give same-sex couples the right to marry. But the process revealed the vast antagonism towards gays and lesbians still prevalent in our country.
STEFAN LUDIK: MAMBA’S SEXIEST MAN:
The votes have been counted, and Stefan Ludik has taken the title of Mambaonline’s Sexiest Man of 2006 – as decided by you. We talk to the man about his career, his gay fans and same-sex marriage.
GARLIC GETS THE BOOT:
There appears to be new direction in government’s controversial HIV/AIDS policies. Kerry Cullinan talks to Deputy Health Minister Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, who seems to be shaking things up.
MAMBAONLINE SPINS:
Christo Valentyn reviews recent releases from a gaggle of musical stars including Scissor Sisters, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton, Pink, Missy Elliot and Beyoncé Knowles. WIN CDS!
CELEBRITY GOSSIP:
Brad's underwear cover, Kevin's divorce despair, Doogie Howser un-closeted, Survivor's Danielle "not a lesbian", Reese and Ryan split official, Elton John's financial woes and Desperate 'Husband' talks about gay role.
DEAD LESBIANS AND WORLD DOMINATION:
Glam, camp and disco fabulous – it’s the return of Scissor Sisters! Mambaonline looks at the band’s history, their meteoric rise to fame and their fantastic new album, Ta-Dah. WIN CDS!
LEBO: A DIVA DEPARTS:
Controversy and scandal were singer Lebo Mathosa’s constant sidekicks; she was both loved and despised for her diva behaviour. But few can deny the massive impact she had on South African culture. Mambaonline revisits the life of the late Lebo Mathosa.