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22-year-old Lonwabo Jack has been named as the latest LGBT+ murder victim in South Africa (Facebook)
Police in South Africa are investigating the killing of a young gay man – Lonwabo Jack – who’s believed to be the country’s fourth LGBT+ murder victim in less than a month.
The body of the 22-year-old was found with stab wounds in a pool of blood on Sunday (18 April) in Mau-Mau, Nyanga East. He died on his birthday, according to the Lesbian Alliance Of South Africa (GLASA).
Police spokesperson Noloyiso Rwexana told
IOL that no arrests had been made yet, and that allegations of rape had also formed part of the investigation.
Simphiwe Dana has hit back at the hate towards members of the LGBTQI+ community like herself. Image: Instagram/Simphiwe Dana
Singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana has joined the many South Africans who have shared their outrage at crimes committed against the LGBTQI+ community.
Over the last week, Mzansi has mourned the loss of Andile “Lulu” Ntuthela and Sphamandla Khoza, two gay men killed in alleged homophobic hate crimes.
The two murders sparked debate and anger across SA, leading to some of SA’s biggest names weighing in.
Bamako star Simphiwe took to Twitter to mourn the loss of their lives, hitting back at the hate as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community herself.
Court still to decide on bail for Durban man accused of homophobic hate crime Murder accused Thando Mgenge during a previous appearance at the Ntuzuma magistrate s court. Image: Rogan Ward
The man accused of murdering Durban call centre agent Sphamandla Khoza in a suspected homophobic attack will have to wait until next week to learn if he will be granted bail.
Thando Mgenge, 25, appeared in the Ntuzuma magistrate s court on Monday to make his bid for bail, which was opposed by the state.
Khoza s family and LGBTQI activists were at the court to voice their opposition to Mgenge being granted bail.