Features

HEALTH: FLYING HIGH 14 Jun 2013
Whether smoking it, snorting it, popping it or injecting it, recreational drug use appears to be higher among gay and bisexual men than among the rest of the population. Why is that and how can we protect ourselves? - Read more...

Fresh comments!!!THE BOYS OF TEL AVIV PRIDE 10 Jun 2013
Tel Aviv, the most gay-friendly city in the Middle East, celebrated its 15th annual Pride event recently. After the street parade, around 100 000 revellers partied on the beach. Check out these pics by photographer Golan Giat. - View Gallery

THE NEW DEMOCRACY OF PORN 7 Jun 2013
Peruse any dating site or social network and you’ll be forgiven for thinking that just about every gay guy is furiously posting pictures of his privates across the web. Welcome to a new world, writes Al Mackay, one in which we’re all porn stars in the making. - Read more...

95 PEOPLE IN SA HAVE CHANGED GENDER SINCE 2004 6 Jun 2013
Despite the Department of Home Affairs continuing to block or delay transgender and intersex people’s efforts to do so, 95 South Africans have succeeded in legally changing their gender since 2004. - Read more...

SMALL MARCH A BIG STEP FOR LGBTI IN LESOTHO 3 Jun 2013
You may be surprised to learn that Lesotho's first-ever gay Pride march was recently held in Maseru. Leila Hall from the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa reports on this historic step for the LGBTI community in the mountain kingdom. - Read more...

Fresh comments!!!EVERYBODY WANTS A MOTHER LIKE THAT 30 May 2013
As gay men we are greatly impacted by our mothers. Which is why it truly touched the Gay Flag’s Eugene Brockman to hear of a young gay man being attacked while buying Mother's Day gifts. Eugene met the Cape Town mom who is fighting back. - Read more...

MISS GAY JOZI 2013 GALLERY 29 May 2013
Club Simply Blue in downtown Joburg recently hosted the glittering inaugural Miss Gay Jozi pageant. The crown was won by Masigo Molefi Blu, a 22 year old hospitality student who holds previous titles including Miss Ekurhuleni 2012 and Miss Gay Soweto 2012. - View Gallery

MOTORING: MERCEDES-BENZ SL 500 24 May 2013
With its long history, the Mercedes-Benz SL is possibly the most famous sports convertible in the world. Brent Ellis takes the latest, refreshed version of the impressive SL for a drive. - Read more...

METHODIST IN THE MADNESS 23 May 2013
Ecclesia de Lange, a minister axed by the Methodist church because of her sexuality, has embarked on a David and Goliath-type battle in taking the church to court for discriminatory actions, writes Melanie Judge. - Read more...

SYLVESTER CHAUKE: WAVING THE FLAG 21 May 2013
He’s one of the hottest minds in marketing in SA, headed up Nando's irreverent campaigns and even represented Mzanzi at the World Economic Forum in Davos. And he’s out and proud. Meet Sylvester Chauke. - Read more...

CAPE TOWN WELCOMES MR GAY WORLD GALLERY 14 May 2013
New Zealand's Mr Gay World, Andreas Derleth, visited Cape Town recently. The Cape Town Pride team hosted a series of events to welcome him; a cheque handover to the Pride Shelter, a gat party and a Khumbulani pre-Pride bash. - View Gallery

MAMBA SPINS 10 May 2013
Warm up this autumn with new music releases from SexyBack singer Justin Timberlake, local twin studs Locnville, folk songstress Jewel, 80s legends Depeche Mode, 80s wannabes Hurts, and rockers Bastille. - Read more...

DO IT ON YOUR PHONE! 9 May 2013
Health4Men’s innovative mobi site provides access to important sexual health information specifically for MSM who may not have access to the internet. Here are some of the questions asked by users or the service. - Read more...

PINK LOERIE 2013 PARADE GALLERY 8 May 2013
This year's Pink Loerie parade was one of the most flamboyant to date and featured Knysna's Mayor Georglene Wolmarans, Mr Gay World Andreas Derleth and Mr Gay SA Jason Lee Rogers. - View Gallery

ADVERTORIAL: GET READY FOR YOUR RED CARPET 7 May 2013
Just imagine how terrified those world famous actors must be when they walk down the red carpet at a glittering awards ceremony. They know that their every flaw will be caught on camera. - Read more...

TOUGH TIMES FOR LGBTI IN NAMIBIA TOO 6 May 2013
The subject of homosexuality came to the fore in Namibia recently when former Mr Gay Namibia, Wendelinus Hamutenya, was forced into hiding after he was said to be the author of a list 'outing' prominent gay Namibians. - Read more...

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News

MOVE TO REVIVE HATE CRIMES TASK TEAM 20 Jun 2013
Both government and LGBTI groups have committed themselves to reviving the National Task Team which was set up to address violence against LGBTI people. - Read more...

BRAZIL COULD LEGALISE 'GAY CURE' THERAPIES 19 Jun 2013
Brazil's congress could soon vote on a measure to allow psychologists and therapists to treat homosexuality as an ‘illness’ that can be ‘cured’. - Read more...

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Fresh comments!!!DA TO QUESTION GOVERNMENT ON GAY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS 19 Jun 2013
The DA's Shadow Minister of Home Affairs is set to question the government in Parliament on why gay couples who wish to marry have been turned away by Home Affairs. - Read more...

R6,000 RAISED FOR SOUTH AFRICA'S LESBIAN SOCCER TEAM 19 Jun 2013
A total of R6,000 was raised on Sunday to help the Chosen FEW lesbian soccer team get to the upcoming World Outgames in Antwerp, Belgium. - Read more...

Fresh comments!!!MUGABE: GAYS WILL 'ROT IN JAIL' 19 Jun 2013
President Robert Mugabe has promised to make life even worse for gays and lesbians in Zimbabwe should his Zanu PF party win the upcoming elections. - Read more...

PRETORIA CHURCH HAS GROUP TO 'OVERCOME HOMOSEXUALITY' 18 Jun 2013
It's come to light that a Dutch Reformed Church (NGK) in Pretoria is hosting a regular support group, apparently with the aim of "overcoming" homosexuality. - Read more...

GAY GROUP URGES BOYCOTT OF WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES 18 Jun 2013
A group representing gay and lesbian Russians living in the US is calling for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia due to the country's anti-gay stance. - Read more...

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FOCUSES ON TRANS & INTERSEX SOUTH AFRICANS 15 Jun 2013
In its first locally produced episode of the popular TV series Taboo, National Geographic will be exploring the lives of transgender and intersex people in South Africa. - Read more...

PE HOME AFFAIRS AGAIN REFUSES TO MARRY A GAY COUPLE 15 Jun 2013
The Department of Home Affairs in Port Elizabeth has again refused to marry a gay couple. Outrageously, it’s the third time in as many years. - Read more...

US HYPOCRISY ON GAY RIGHTS IN AFRICA HIGHLIGHTED 14 Jun 2013
An American cleric has asked Secretary of State John Kerry why he's backed gay Pride month even as his government continues to provide funding to anti-gay groups in Uganda. - Read more...

RADIO DJ FIRED FOR ASKING AUSSIE PM IF HER BOYFRIEND'S GAY 14 Jun 2013
An Australian radio presenter has been fired after he asked Prime Minister Julia Gillard if her hairdresser boyfriend is gay. - Read more...

MEET THE INSPIRING 1ST OPENLY GAY MAN TO CLIMB EVEREST 14 Jun 2013
A young, gay American man has made history by reaching the peak of Mount Everest, all in order to highlight the high suicide rates among gay teens. - Read more...

PE NEWSPAPER APOLOGISES FOR RELIGIOUS ANTI-GAY AD 13 Jun 2013
The PE Herald has apologised profusely for publishing an advert from an Islamic organisation warning gay people that they face God's wrath. - Read more...

GEORGE CLOONEY'S 'BALL IRONING' IS REAL 13 Jun 2013
Hollywood actor George Clooney previously joked that he's had wrinkles on his testicles removed, but could he have been telling the truth? - Read more...

GAY MARRIAGE PROTESTERS TO TARGET TOUR DE FRANCE 13 Jun 2013
Following last weekend's disruption of the French Open, opponents of same-sex marriage now plan to use the upcoming Tour de France to make their voices heard - Read more...

Poll

There are set to be two (or more) Joburg Pride events this year. You think...
  • Bring it on! I will attend all Pride events in the city.
  • I will only support the People's Joburg Pride event.
  • I will only support the Joburg Pride in Newtown.
  • I will only go to the Soweto Pride event this year.
  • Enough! Organisers must resolve their differences!
  • I don’t care. I don’t take part in Pride events anyway.

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What's On

TWIST ON SOLSTICE Introducing Twist on Solstice – a brand new premium gay party event in Gauteng, hitting Jozi on 22nd June. Get all the details of this night to remember here! - Read More

DURBAN GAY & LESBIAN FILM FEST The third annual Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival takes place in a new time slot with screenings from Friday 14th through Sunday 30th June at the KZNSA Gallery in Glenwood. - Read More

DURBAN PRIDE 2013 Durban is set to go pink once again this June for the annual Durban Pride festival. And, this year it’ll take place together with the city’s gay and lesbian film festival. - Read More

ROCCO DE VILLIERS IN CONCERT South Africa’s favourite pianist Rocco de Villiers comes to the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace in Johannesburg in June for the first time for three shows only. - Read More

SA AIDS CONFERENCE The 6th SA Aids Conference. Durban from 18 to 21 June, at the ICC. A showcase of the work being done in achieving “an HIV free world”. Look out for the Anova Health Institute satellite session focusing on MSM on 19 June at 18:00 in Hall 3. - Website

BOY MEETS BOY This musical comedy, set in a 1930's world in which gay relationships and marriage are the norm, had a recent revival on the West End. It's now set to be staged at Cape Town's Artscape Arena this June and July. - Read More

TABOO AFRICA: BORN IDENTITY? In its first locally produced episode of the popular TV series Taboo, National Geographic will be exploring the lives of transgender and intersex people in South Africa. - Read More

PRIDE PRETORIA 2013 7 Sept: Pretoria Gay Pride will an annual event which consists of a parade and associated entertainment, social and educational events that aim to raise the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. - Facebook

LGBTI DAY HIKERS June 30 we head to Kgaswane Mountain Reserve, July 28: Rietvlei Nature Reserve and August 25 we hit Thaba Monate. Come and join us for a sun-filled gayday - Website

I'M SO EXCITED Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar is back with a new super camp and very gay comedy set on airliner that faces almost certain doom. With appearances by Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas it's a can't-miss for film fans. - Read More

OUT YOUTH GROUP Sat 22 June. Join OUT’s Youth Group meeting (1 to 3 pm) to explore "how to stop seeking love approval and appreciation". Meet new people and get new perspectives. RSVP to Brian on 012 430 3272 or check out the event page. - Facebook

INTRODUCING 'BUBBLEGUM' Organisers of the popular Qc parties and the annual Fireman’s Ball are bringing a new 'pop-up' bash to Joburg's gay party people. Bubblegum launches on 29 June at a secret venue to be announced. - Read More

MR GAY SOUTH AFRICA WANTS YOU! Entries for the annual Mr Gay South Africa competition are now open for this year’s contest, with a R50,000 cash prize, and much more, at stake. You have until end of July to enter. Get all the details here. - Read More

STUDY ON INJECTING DRUG USERS The UN Office on Drugs and Crime is implementing a study to understand injecting drug use and HIV risks among people who inject drugs in Gauteng, KZN and the Western Cape. If you’ve injected drugs, your input could help others. - Read More

HELLO DINNER Meet Gayburg's Hello Dinner takes place every first and third Thursday of the month. It's a great way to socialise and meet other guys, outside of the usual 'gay scene'. Ryan Matheson tells us about his experience. - Read More

STARLIGHT EXPRESS RACES INTO TOWN At last, one of the best loved and longest running musicals in theatrical history - Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express - explodes onto the South African stage with a brand new production. - Read More

MINCE AT THE VILLA Cape Town's vivacious vixens of drag are back for a season at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel's Villa supper theatre. The dynamic duo will be on every Sunday night until the end of July. - Read More

SENSATION ‘INNERSPACE’ COMES TO SA The world’s largest dance music event is coming to the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg on Saturday 7 September. If you want a massive party experience like no other, then you can't miss this one. - Read More

EDDIE IZZARD: FORCE MAJEURE WORLD TOUR Occasional cross-dresser and comedy maverick Eddie Izzard is bringing his Force Majeure world tour to South Africa this June. Expect a night of edgy stand up comedy. - Read More

FOLLOW MAMBA ON TWITTER Want to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, headlines and new feature articles and galleries on SA’s leading gay website? Then follow us on Twitter right now! - Click here

WORLD BALLET STARS BOUND FOR SA IN JUNE In the most spectacular gathering of international ballet stars ever to visit South Africa, dancers from ten countries will perform a repertoire of magnificent classical ballet showpieces in Johannesburg this June. - Read More