The SouthAfricanHumanRights Commission has referred to the Equality Court a Gqeberha shop owner who displayed an anti-LGBTQ+ sign outside his business.
Khanyisile NgcoboThe notice displayed outside La Gardi Shop on July 12 2023 in Gqeberha. The SAHRC has referred the matter to the Equality Court.The South African Human Rights Commission has referred to the Equality Court a Gqeberha shop owner who displayed anImages of the sign appeared on social media last month. It read: “LGBTQ not welcome at La Gardi. Save our children!” and cited its right of admission reserved policy.
On July 26 the Equality Court invited Lagardien to respond to the complaints and submit information “you wish to bring to the attention of the presiding officer relating to your personal circumstances ”. “You may also indicate whether the matter in your opinion should be heard by the court or any other form, stating reasons for your preference,” it said in a letter.
The commission also submitted an affidavit compiled by commissioner Andre Hurtley Guam outlining its case against Lagardien. It stated that he first displayed the sign on July 10 and “subsequently refused to remove or take down the impugned sign”.
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