Lazarus Ikaneng Thomas's body found in Northern Cape province on Sept. 7
Nombulelo Thandathina Bixa and Minenhle Ngcobo killed on Aug. 27
Clement Hadebe was shot nine times at Johannesburg B&B
Advocates largely welcome new statute
Activists call for president to sign Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill
Activists decry recent incidents in Senegal and South Africa
Advocacy groups welcomed arrests, urged authorities to investigate other cases
Woolworths South Africa to continue selling LGBTQ-specific merchandize
