Penal Code Amendment Bill passed by 18-8 vote margin on Wednesday
Lazarus Ikaneng Thomas's body found in Northern Cape province on Sept. 7
Nombulelo Thandathina Bixa and Minenhle Ngcobo killed on Aug. 27
Community urged to be proactive in countering violence
Michelle Karla among top 15 finalists
GALCK+ using gay hookup app to educate community about rights
Clement Hadebe was shot nine times at Johannesburg B&B
Area Mama's body found in Abuja, the country's capital, on Aug. 8
Country's president has yet to sign ally criminalization bill
Advocacy group accuses officials of buying 'cheap campaign points'