Humxn Rights Defender. Black, queer, muslim, intersectional feminist. First Do No Harm. He, his, him.
South Africa
Joined April 2015
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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A QUEER HUMXN RIGHTS DEFENDER
It is not a title you apply for. It is something you become (slowly or suddenly) when your existence and the existence of others like you are worth fighting for, even when the systems meant to protect you look the other way.
Immigration, refugees, military conscription, death penalty etc … are NOT municipal functions. These wannabe politicians and right wing bullies are misleading you. 🤥
Make your vote count. Don’t let misinformation feed your fears.
#marchandmarch #Election2026
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We remember gay Muslim, Muhsin Hendricks 🏳️🌈☪️ He challenged the traditional homophobia of mainstream Islam
Who murdered him & why?
Remember his courage. Honour his legacy. Demand justice!
newsgram.com/religion/2026/0…
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Did you ever hear the tragedy of Imam Muhsin the Gay? I thought not. It's not a story the media would tell you.
It’s an Islamic legend. Muhsin Hendricks was an imam so compassionate and so wise he believed he could fight homophobia with the Quran. He had such a knowledge of Islam he could challenge those who claimed Islam and homosexuality could not coexist. He became a sanctuary for gay Muslims rejected by their communities eveywhere. He was so devoted to protecting others... the only thing he was afraid of was that they would not find a place in the faith he loved. Unfortunately, he shared his vision of tolerence with his fellow Muslims, who shot him in South Africa in 2025.
Ironic. He spent his life creating safe spaces for others, but could not save himself.
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Muhsin Hendricks - October 13
Islamic LGBTQ+ Activist
b. June 1967
d. February 15, 2025
“The need to be authentic is greater than the fear of death.”
Muhsin Hendricks is widely regarded as the world’s first openly gay imam. A scholar, an activist, and a pioneering champion of LGBTQ+ Muslims, he compassionately challenged traditional views of homosexuality in Islam.
lgbthistorymonth.com
OPINION | Sikhander Coopoo, a human rights defender, examines how the Lagardien judgment can strengthen the fight against xenophobia, hate speech and discrimination.
Read more here:
conviction.co.za/lagardien-h…
#SAHRC #HateSpeech #Xenophobia #HumanRights #EqualityCourt
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Must Read: EDITORIAL | Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is a threat to democracy. She must be stopped news24.com/opinions/editoria…
SAHRC vs Dawood Lagardien
mambaonline.com/2026/10/10/o…
#NewsUpdate #newsfeed #africa #lgbtqia #humanrights #humanity #fypシ゚ #fypシ゚viralシ #love #kindness #southafrican #Afrique #islam #muslim #Global
Please add your name to this petition to demand that the Department of Higher Education @HigherEduGovZa get rid of the university application fee system for learners from no fee paying schools #NoToUniversityApplicationFees awethu.amandla.mobi/petition…
Sweet little Afriforum lies.
A reminder not to peddle lies.
#whitelies #southafrican #africa #fbreels #fb #fypシ゚ #fypシ゚viralシ #usa #South #Afrique #witkruis #RightWingTerrorism #NewsUpdate #afriforum #٢٠٣٠_بلا_نقاب
Within 2 months, 9 women have been found dead in Ekurhuleni. But because femicide is not recognised as an independent crime, the SAPS won’t call it what it is. Call on the South African government to codify femicide as an independent crime. amnesty.org.za/action/call-i…
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Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead in South Africa | South Africa | The Guardian
Horrific theguardian.com/world/2025/f…
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500 days without justice. 500 days of grief. 500 days of carrying a legacy forward. In this personal reflection, Sikhander Coopoo writes about Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ assassination, the pain of loss, and the courage to remain proudly queer and Muslim. mambaonline.com/2026/06/30/o…
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Well-known Cape Town imam and Islamic scholar Sheikh Jameel Adams is fuelling anti-LGBTQ+ hate by condemning murdered gay imam Muhsin Hendricks as an apostate and asserting that homosexuality must be punished by death. mambaonline.com/2025/03/06/a…
Allow Lanele Xabo to build sand castles at Fish Hoek Beach - Sign the Petition! c.org/QGTPZ7svnQ via @ChangeorgSA
500 days without justice. 500 days of grief. 500 days of carrying a legacy forward. mambaonline.com/2026/06/30/o…
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Israeli soldiers are doing yoga to heal from the trauma of the "world reaction" to the genocide they committed in Gaza
Literal downward dogs
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Watch: Phakelumthakathi and his Zimbabwean partner are confronted by investigative journalists from Devi. In the episode titled "Becky Casting," which aired on 14 July 2024, Phakelumthakathi can be seen in the tents giving tutorials to desperate job seekers on camping living.
The pair are confronted about luring and scamming desperate, unemployed, and vulnerable Black South African youth. The youngsters were human trafficked to an open field, where they were forced to sleep in tents, share toilets, and drink water from the river.
The group of young hopefuls were ultimately never employed. 💔
The Equality Court hears the case of TRANSHOPE, the Hate Crimes Working Group & SAHRC vs Ngizwe Mchunu
They are not doing this alone. Over fifty organisations stand behind this moment where human rights are being defended.
Hate has no home in South Africa.
What does healing look like when you are queer, traumatised and trying to survive in one of South Africa’s most dangerous provinces for LGBTQIA+ people?
mambaonline.com/2026/05/23/i…
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Multiple sources have confirmed that Major-General Firoz Khan from Crime Intellegence and Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa have been arrested.
It’s believed they face the same charges.
Police released this statement:
TWO SENIOR OFFICERS AND A CIVILLIAN ARRESTED:
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirms the arrest of two senior officers and a civilian allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals following an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS).
The suspects, were arrested following investigations into allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.
The arrests were effected over the weekend by the team who executed a J50 warrant of arrest.
These arrests form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks involved in the illicit trade of precious minerals and corruption.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Monday facing charges that may include the unlawful dealing in precious metals, defeating the ends of justice, corruption and contravention of applicable legislation regulating precious metals in South Africa.
@HeidiGiokos @pule_jones
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