LGBTQIA+ people demand recognition

Members of the Lesbian Gays Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersexual others and (LGBTQIA+) community held a Khumbulani Pride march at Lwandle on Saturday 17 May, to raise awareness of queer rights in the townships and to remember victims of hate crime, particularly those killed or attacked due to their sexuality.

- UNATHI OBOSE

More than 100 people marched through the streets during this, the 12th annual Khumbulani Pride.

Its organiser, Velonia Sidukwa, said beside commemorating LGBTQIA+ victims it was important for the community to have greater visibility in communities. She said such events were important for creating an atmosphere of acceptance and a heightened consciousness.