Brutal murder of lesbian activist condemned

The murder of a lesbian activist who was stoned and stabbed to death is part of an "epidemic" of hate crimes against gays, Human Rights Watch says.

South Africans decry rapes of lesbians

Rights activists are speaking out against rapes targeting lesbians in South Africa.

Gang-rape killer of lesbian footballer gets life

A man was jailed for life on Tuesday for the murder and gang rape of Eudy Simelane, a lesbian South African international footballer.

Against hate, in favour of humour

Shaun de Waal takes a look at the South African short films on at Out in Africa festival, tha opened last week.

Five arrested for murder of former Banyana player

Five men have been arrested in connection with the murder and rape of a former Banyana Banyana player, East Rand police said on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Johannes Ramphora said the body of Eudy Simelane was found in a field next to the Kwa Thema hostel.

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