[3] Nicknamed 'Styles' because she was left-footed, midfielder Simelane joined her local team, Kwa-Thema Ladies, now known as the Springs Home Sweepers.
[2] Simelane played several times for the national side, coached four local youth teams, and wanted to qualify to become her country's first female referee.
[1] A report by the international NGO ActionAid, backed by the South African Human Rights Commission, suggested that her murder was a hate crime committed against her because of her sexual orientation.
[1] In September 2009, another was convicted of murder, rape, and robbery, and sentenced to life plus 35 years, but the remaining two accused were acquitted.
[7] The lecture typically focuses on issues related to LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and social justice, highlighting the struggles and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in South Africa and beyond.