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Supporters of murdered imam demand answers from police

Imam Muhsin Hendricks was shot dead in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, on 15 February 2025

Members of the Al-Ghurbaah Foundation and their supporters picketed outside Cape Town Central Police Station on 16 June to demand answers from police, 16 months after the murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks. Photos: Zezethu Mtlomelo

Members of the Al-Ghurbaah Foundation picketed outside Cape Town central police station on Tuesday to demand answers about the investigation into the murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks.
Hendricks, who started the Foundation, was shot dead in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, on 15 February 2025 while travelling to officiate a wedding.
After his killing, members of the Foundation went into hiding and say they still live in fear.
They believe delays in the investigation are causing distrust of the police in the LGBTQI+ community.

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