It was undeniable, that Eudy Simelane was born to play soccer. From an early age, she gravitated to the sport and by the time she was an adult, was being recognized as one of South Africa's star players. But while Eudy proudly represented her country with her gifted athletic abilities, she eventually decided to dedicate herself to representing a different community. A community in need of a champion, a strong voice against hate crimes in South Africa. A force that would continue, even into her heartbreaking and barbaric murder. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Content Consultants: Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D Nicole Engelbrecht - True Crime South Africa Podcast Karen Lotter Simone Mathews - Murderous Minors Podcast Special Thanks: Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Featured Podcast: True Crime South Africa - https://truecrimesouthafrica.com  Sources: History Workshop SAHO All Gay Long Borgen Magazine The New Humanitarian Leiden Law Blog The Science of Hate, Matthew Williams (2021) rape.html">New York Times New York Times #2 Remembering Eudy Simelane Cause of Death: Woman Taboo Media Action Aid The Guardian Blacklooks.org BBC Eudy Simelane Lecture Gabrielle Goliath Human Rights Watch hate-wont-change-us-a-triangle-project-human-rights-report.pdf">Triangle.org.za Mamba Online International Journal for Equity in Health Maverick: Extraordinary Women from South Africa’s Past, Lauren Beaukes, Nechama Brodie (2015) Financial Times Africa Human Rights Law Journal and-freedom.tshisimani.org.za/documents/the-female-fear-factory.pdf">The Female Fear Factory Hate Crime Statistics More than a name Weforum.org Cambridge.org uchastings.edu