Deputy Justice Minister Nel highlights need to address human rights violations in the country
Speaking at the launch of Human Rights Month in Soweto, Deputy Minister, Andries Nel mentioned the murder of the world's first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks.
Deputy Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Andries Nel. Picture: DoJ & CD
JOHANNESBURG - The Justice and Constitutional Development Department has highlighted the need to address human rights violations in the country.
Speaking at the launch of Human Rights Month in Soweto, Deputy Minister, Andries Nel mentioned the murder of the world's first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks.
He was fatally shot in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape two weeks ago.
Andries Nel stressed that the country's constitutional democracy must be enjoyed by all regardless of race, sex and orientation.
"The very, very brutal assassination of Imam Muhsin Hendricks in the past two weeks is just indicative of the work that still lies ahead to ensure that we continue that struggle to make the reality of our constitution felt by all who live in South Africa."