A world without Conchita Wurst may be imminent
The man who created the iconic bearded drag persona Conchita Wurst says that it’s time to retire the character. Speaking to Germany’s Die Welt newspaper, singer Tom Neuwirth declared that, “I don’t need her any more” and “I have to kill her”. The Austrian explained: “I feel like I want to create a new person… […]
Victory as Church of England rejects homophobic bishop’s report
The rejection by the Church of England of a controversial Bishops’ Report has been hailed as a “victory for LGBTI love and equality”. On Wednesday, the church’s General Synod voted against endorsing the report which sought to affirm the church’s opposition to same-sex marriage. The report, compiled by the House of Bishops, was put to […]
“You are taking our girls!” Lesbian activist bashed with a cricket bat in Pretoria
Sally*, a 24-year-old activist from Pretoria, is dedicated to combating the stigma of HIV and the scourge of hate crimes. With her focus on helping others, this confident and openly-lesbian woman didn’t expect to herself become a victim of violent hate because of her sexual orientation. On Saturday 28 January, Sally was returning to her […]
Albert Khoza: Pushing boundaries without exception or limits
Albert Silindokuhle Ibokwe Khoza is a proudly gay, black performance artist, dancer, activist and inyanga – and a total breath of fresh air. I recently met this 28-year-old, whose work is known for pushing buttons, and often while he performs naked. I’d read so much about him and was quite unsure of what to expect. He […]