LGBT+ Safety Concerns Rise as Dating App Kidnappings Surge in South Africa

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In South Africa, the rise in kidnappings and extortion cases linked to dating apps, particularly affecting the LGBT+ community, has sparked concerns. Thabsie Mabezane, a transgender woman and activist, shared her harrowing experience on Tinder, highlighting the need for user safety. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.