By Lungile Ntimba
Political parties have strongly condemned the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, South Africa’s first openly gay imam, who was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha on Saturday.
Hendricks was a respected religious leader, human rights advocate and activist for the LGBTQIA+ individuals within the Muslim community.
Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said the killing of Hendricks exposed the vile cruelty and brutality that sexual minorities faced daily in the country.
“We, as the EFF, will remember the imam for his contributions towards human rights, anti-racism and his brave struggle against the rampant homophobia in South Africa,” Thambo said in a statement on Monday.
He praised Hendricks for his commitment in fighting for justice and equality, despite excessive discrimination and hate from the Muslim Judicial Council.
Hendricks ran the country’s first queer mosque that provided religious services, such as prayers, studying the Quran and Hadiths, and psychological and spiritual
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