Hendricks, the first openly gay imam, was shot dead in Gqeberha in Eastern Cape on Saturday.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission has called for thorough investigations into the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay imam.Reports suggest that the cleric was to officiate at a wedding between a lesbian couple.
The SAHRC has shared in the concern expressed across various sectors that Hendricks may have been executed for his advocacy and support of the LGBTQI+ community.
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