Victoria John's report on the murder of Thapelo Makhutle made for shocking reading, writes Melanie Judge.

Lesbian and gay rights activist Melanie Judge responds to the M&G's June 28 article "Gentle man's brutal murder turns spotlight on intolerance".

Horrific attacks on LGBTI people require context, not shrill headlines, if they are to be understood and prevented, writes Melanie Judge.

To deny the existence of gay people is to render them unknowable, says Melanie Judge.

To deny the existence of gay people is to render them unknowable, says Melanie Judge.

Victoria John's report on the murder of Thapelo Makhutle made for shocking reading, writes Melanie Judge.

Lesbian and gay rights activist Melanie Judge responds to the M&G's June 28 article "Gentle man's brutal murder turns spotlight on intolerance".

Horrific attacks on LGBTI people require context, not shrill headlines, if they are to be understood and prevented, writes Melanie Judge.