South Africa killing of lesbian Nogwaza 'a hate crime'

Gerald · 05-03-11, 05:31 AM

The brutal killing of a South African lesbian activist has been condemned as a hate crime by Human Rights Watch.

The US-based group has urged the police to do more to find those responsible for the recent murder and rape of Noxolo Nogwaza.

She was stoned and stabbed on 24 April after a row in a bar in KwaThema township, east of Johannesburg.

Activists say gay South African women are targeted for what some call "corrective rape".

Unlike in many African countries, homosexual acts are legal in South Africa and the constitution outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation.

But activists say gay and lesbian people are often attacked in townships.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13265300

Note: 3 May 2011 Last updated at 09:37 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	South Africa killing of lesbian Nogwaza 'a hate crime' The brutal killing of a South African lesbian activist has been condemned as a hate crime by Human Rights Watch. The US-based group has urged the police to do more to find those responsible for the recent murder and rape of Noxolo Nogwaza. She was stoned and stabbed on 24 April after a row in a bar in KwaThema township, east of Johannesburg. Activists say gay South African women are targeted for what some call "corrective rape". Unlike in many African countries, homosexual acts are legal in South Africa and the constitution outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation. But activists say gay and lesbian people are often attacked in townships. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13265300 Note: 3 May 2011 Last updated at 09:37 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie