South Africa: 4 Convicted for the Murder of Zoliswa Nkonyana

The case of the murder of South African lesbian has come to an end: “Finally after five years of postponements 4 men were convicted of the murder of Zoliswa Nkonyana. 3 others were acquitted of the original 9 arrested. This is the first case in South Africa to recognise sexual orientation and lesbians as a motive for murder and violent crimes.”

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