A South African pastor, Oscar Bougardt, sparks public backlash after posting on Facebook that he wants Cape Town to be “queer-free” and “LGBTQI+ free.” The posts generate outrage and controversy, with critics citing the message’s exclusionary stance toward LGBTQI+ people.
Multiple outlets report that Bougardt positions himself politically under the “Straight Party” in the lead-up to local elections. One report also recalls earlier remarks attributed to him, including claims that he made about gay people and links between paedophilia and homosexuality. The outlets differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on the election context and the current Facebook call, while others underscore his broader history of homophobic statements.
