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MAMBA MOTORING: AUTO AFRICA SPECIAL:
Mambaonline’s motoring correspondent reports back from this year’s Auto Africa - the continent’s largest auto trade event – on the show’s many highlights.
MAMBA’S SEXIEST MAN OF THE YEAR:
You have the power to crown gay South Africa’s Sexiest Man of 2006 – and you could win stacks of great prizes in the process! We present our selection of 12 of the sexiest male celebs the country has to offer.
BRINGING MCQP BACK:
December sees the largest queer party in Africa rock Cape Town. As its Creative Director, Peter Hayes is tasked with keeping MCQP fresh and evolving. He tells us what to expect - this year and in the future. WIN TICKETS!
HOMOPHOBIA RAISES RISKS FOR ZIMBABWEAN GAYS:
Efforts to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic among Zimbabwe's gay population are being frustrated by homophobia in the government and society.
CHILDREN AND GAY MARRIAGE:
The gay marriage issue continues to stir a surge of debate in the country and part of that debate questions the parenting skills of same-sex couples, writes Vista Kalipa.
CELEBRITY GOSSIP:
Grey’s Anatomy star leaps out the closet; Paris Hilton’s new boyfriend; Justin launches clothing label; Ronaldo the new Beckham?; Boy George gets even more bitter; and we swoon for Jonathan Rhys Myers.
COMPULSIVE SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR:
Are you in control of your sexual behaviour? Brian Rzepczynski investigates the world of sexual addiction and gay men, offering useful information on sexual compulsivity and resources for recovery.
MAMBA HEALTH: INSOMNIA:
Sleepless nights and grumpy days? Are you tired of insomnia? In our busy lives, we often cut corners on sleep in order to crowd everything in. Jennifer Medvin explores this increasingly common ailment.
MAMBA SPINS: ROCK EDITION:
Christo Valentyn takes a wild ride through a batch of rock releases, including offerings from Muse, Fall Out Boy, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Seether and Keane. Win a CD hamper!
GAY WIT AND WISDOM:
Everyone on the planet knows that a queen’s second biggest weapon is her tongue… In honour of the Pride week, John French examines the source of gay wit and presents a few priceless gems…
SEXY’S BACK – JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE RETURNS:
Many pop stars would kill for a career like Justin Timberlake’s; young, hot and filthy rich, he is quite simply a phenomenon. Mambaonline takes a looks at the triumphant return of the sexy singer.
HAYDEN’S HIV DIARY: INTERNET LOVE:
“If people cannot admit their HIV status on a dating site where they are practically invisible, then I'm guessing they continue that lie all the way through the first date and into the bedroom,” writes Hayden Horner.
JACQ OF ALL TRADES:
Mambaonline meets the recently-renamed Idols finalist, Jacq, who’s set to perform at the Queer City Mega Pride party. He talks about using his hunky good looks, performing for his gay fans and cutting his trademark hair.
MAMBA TRAVEL: MAGICAL MOZAMBIQUE:
A fantastic - exclusively gay - long-weekend package in magical Mozambique from 24 to 28 November. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to really get away!
MAMBA BOOKS:
We look at two local books dealing with gay issues; the award-winning coming-out novel Ice In the Lungs and Protest and Celebration, which documents sixteen years of Joburg Pride. Win copies!
CELEBRITY GOSSIP:
A new hunky Lost cast member; Whitney and Liza’s divorces; Rupert Everett’s revealing autobiography; Brad’s stand on same-sex marriage, Jake Gyllenhaal’s sex secrets and more…
ANOTHER CLUB BITES THE DUST:
It seems that Gauteng clubbing is in a permanent state of disarray – as opposed to the more solid Cape Town experience. So what clubbing options remain in Gauteng?
TAKE A BOW:
Will and Grace finally take a bow as the award-winning sitcom comes to an end on SA television after eight seasons. While some will watch the finale with teary eyes, others will be relieved that the show finally called it quits.
EDITORIAL: GAY MARRIAGES NIXED?:
The government has caved in to conservatives and nixed the idea of same-sex marriage, opting to legalise civil unions instead. It’s a form of sexual-orientation apartheid say activists.
MAMBA MOTORING:
Christo Valentyn takes a look at the new Audi S3, the return of Dodge, three new upcoming VW Polo models and the remarkable success of the Tata brand in South Africa.