Here’s the new Joburg biker group that’s unapologetically gay
Biker groups have traditionally been seen as bastions of gung-ho heterosexual masculinity. Now, a new gay biker group in Johannesburg is set to shake up the stereotype. Possibly the first if its kind in South Africa, the aptly named ‘The Unapologetic’ group is planning to start tearing up roads and highways across Gauteng. Mambaonline spoke […]
The big time! Caster Semenya appears inside the Chappies wrapper
She’s really famous now! Olympic star Caster Semenya has been honoured by being featured on the inside of the Chappies chewing gum wrapper. The iconic South African treat is known for including a “did you know?” piece of trivia on the inside of its packaging. Many a South African child has learnt interesting (and not so interesting) facts […]
NG Kerk given extension to allow gay unions or face legal action
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) or NG Kerk has been given until 9 September to implement its suspended decision to recognise same-sex unions – or face legal action. In October 2015, the General Synod of the DRC voted to allow individual church councils to recognise and bless same-sex relationships, and to drop the prohibition on […]
Watch: Colton Haynes’ touching award acceptance speech
American actor Colton Haynes has delivered an emotional speech after accepting the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Visibility Award in Seattle this past weekend. The Arrow and Teen Wolf star made headlines in May when he officially confirmed that he’s a proudly gay man. Since coming out, he’s become a vocal advocate for LGBTI equality and […]
Move to appeal Jon Qwelane hate speech trial shock postponement
One of the groups involved in the hate speech case against homophobic former journalist Jon Qwelane says it will appeal the unexpected postponement of his trial. On Monday, the South Gauteng High Court agreed to postpone the matter indefinitely because Qwelane claims to be in such ill health that he cannot attend the trial. He […]
It’s a hit! Frank Ocean scores number ones on both sides of the Atlantic
Following a number 1 debut on the UK charts with his second album, Frank Ocean has repeated the feat on America’s Billboard charts. Last week, Ocean’s Blonde (or Blond, as it’s also referred to) beat out Dolly Parton’s 43rd studio album to top the UK charts, with 32,000 combined sales (including 26,000 downloads). Blonde has […]
Spike in attacks against transgender women in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities must urgently investigate the surge in violent attacks on transgender women in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, says Human Rights Watch. On August 9, unidentified assailants in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, shot Sumbal, a transgender woman, three times in the abdomen when she resisted abduction and rape. The district hospital refused to admit her, saying […]
Travesty of justice – anger as Jon Qwelane avoids justice once again
In what seems to be a bad joke with no end, the eight-year-long Jon Qwelane hate speech case has been postponed – possibly indefinitely. The matter was set to resume in the South Gauteng High Court on Monday, but took an unexpected turn when Qwelane’s legal representatives asked for a postponement because of his poor […]
Sex club horror as man puts acid in lube dispenser
Patrons at an Australian gay and bisexual club could have been seriously injured after a man placed acid into a lubricant dispenser. According to ABC News, the man filled the dispenser with hydrochloric acid at the Aarows club in Sydney. The club is described as “Sydney’s gay and bi social club” and offers “three levels of […]
Charlize Theron slammed for letting her son dress as Disney queen
Single mom Charlize Theron has been shamed as a bad parent for letting her son Jackson dress as Queen Elsa from the film Frozen. The Hollywood A-lister was photographed out and about with the adorable four-year-old, who wore a dress and a hat with an attached Elsa braid down the back. Jackson, who, like his […]