Another queer man has been murdered in what appears to be a hate crime.

The month of June is extra special for Cape Town’s LGBT+ community, as it’s a time to celebrate queerness and recognise the impact that this incredible community has had on the world. Unfortunately, this month has been marred with headlines of queerphobic incidents, in particular, hate crimes that have resulted in the murder. 

One such alleged incident is that of Sam Mbatha, a young black man from the North West. While the official details surrounding his death have not yet been released, it is believed that he was put in the boot of a car which was then set alight.

Many took to Twitter to give their condolences and share their outrage. The #JusticeForSam started trending earlier on Saturday. 

The family is yet to release a statement regarding the incident.

This is a developing story.

Picture: Twitter

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