Outlore with Eleanor Neale The ‘Corrective Rape’ & Murder of a Lesbian Hero
Jun 29, 2025
A remarkable sports career and bold LGBTQ activism are spotlighted alongside community and HIV/AIDS support work. The story follows a brutal attack, the fraught legal battle that followed, and systemic bias in the justice system. The case sparked national and international attention on corrective rape and fueled ongoing memorials, advocacy, and calls for legal and social change.
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Corrective Rape As A Systemic Weapon
- Corrective rape is used to punish or "cure" LGBTQ people and is a systemic national emergency in South Africa.
- The practice disproportionately targets masculine-presenting black lesbians in townships and has long-term health consequences.
From Township Tomboy To National Footballer
- Yudi Simelani grew up in Kwa-Thema as a tomboy who loved and excelled at football from age four.
- She became a national player and community activist while openly living as a lesbian in her township.
Support The Triangle Project
- Support organisations like the Triangle Project which provide medical, legal and counselling services to survivors.
- Donate or volunteer to help end corrective rape and support affected LGBTQ communities.