First openly gay Muslim imam killed in South Africa

South Africa police 'hot on heels' of suspects in gay imam killing
Police in South Africa are "hot on the heels" of the suspects behind the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, dubbed the world's first openly gay imam, Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel has said. The 57-year-old was in a car when he was shot dead in broad daylight in the coastal city of Gqeberha on Saturday.
South Africa: World’s first openly gay Imam shot dead
Muhsin Hendricks, hailed as the world’s first Imam to say that he was gay, was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday, according to local police as reported by CNN. Citing Eastern Cape Provincial Police,
Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa
A man hailed as the world’s first imam to say he was gay was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday, local police said, in what rights groups fear could be a hate crime.
The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa, prompting claims of an assassination
A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachings.
Cape Town gay Imam Moegsien Hendricks shot dead at wedding
Moegsien Hendricks, South Africa’s first openly gay imam, was tragically shot dead while officiating a wedding for a lesbian couple in the Eastern Cape, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead [VIDEO]
“It is alleged that at approximately 10 am the deceased, Imam Moegsien Hendricks and a driver was inside a gold-coloured VW TRoc in Haley Place, Extension 24, Bethelsdorp when a silver-coloured Hilux double cab stopped infront and blocked them from driving off.
Openly gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks shot dead
Muhsin Hendricks, believed to be the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead near the South African city of Gqeberha, police confirmed on Saturday. Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the killing, but LGBTQ+ rights groups have urged an investigation into a possible hate crime.
World's first openly gay Muslim imam shot dead in South Africa
The world's first openly gay imam in the Muslim faith was shot and killed in what local authorities say may be a hate crime.
1st openly gay Muslim imam killed in South Africa; ‘hate crime’ suspected
Muhsin Hendricks was killed Saturday in the southern city of Gqeberha after being ambushed by two men in a pick-up truck
The world's first openly gay imam murdered in Cape Town
A pioneering gay imam was killed in a Cape Town ambush; police have yet to say if they will investigate his death as a hate crime.
Immediate family members of ‘world’s first openly gay imam’ lying low after his murder
Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ family was concerned about the death threats he regularly received before his murder, but understood his commitment to queer Muslims who wanted to practice Islam without shame.
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Cape Town Imam gunned down while officiating same-sex wedding
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Cape Town police probing killing of man near Athlone court
Cape Town police are searching for clues that could lead to the arrest of a gunman who shot and killed a man opposite the Athlone Magistrates Court.