Soweto Gay Pride Marches Against Hate Crimes in South Africa

The Soweto Gay Pride march has returned with hundreds of participants protesting hate crimes against the gay community. The 2016 edition of the event was cancelled due to security concerns.

Soweto Gay Pride March Against Hate Crimes

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Over 200 people took to the streets of Soweto on Saturday to celebrate the 2017 edition of Soweto Pride. Members of the gay community marched through Meadowlands and Dobsonville in Soweto protesting ...

  • South Africa:   Soweto Gay Pride March Against Hate Crimes

    GroundUp, 2 October 2017

    Over 200 people took to the streets of Soweto on Saturday to celebrate the 2017 edition of Soweto Pride. Members of the gay community marched through Meadowlands and Dobsonville in… Read more »

A member of the gay community poses with the rainbow flag.

A participant in Soweto Pride 2017 poses in drag.

Marchers take to the streets of Soweto protesting against hate crimes that target the gay community.

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