Pastor Oscar Bougardt calls for a 'queer-free' Cape Town
A pastor who said gay people belonged in cages and that 99% of paedophiles were homosexual now wants a queer free Cape Town.
Pastor Oscar Bougardt, known for his controversial views on LGBTQIA+ individuals, now calls for a "queer-free" Cape Town. The man, who previously served a five-year suspended prison sentence for anti-gay statements, is now urging residents to back his campaign for mayor under the Straight Party. Bougardt insists he is not an official candidate but merely outlining his vision for the city if he were to hold the office.
He promises to reduce utility costs, scrap certain taxes, and redirect funds from WorldPride to healthcare, law enforcement, and homeless services. However, he faces a court order that prohibits him from making anti-LGBTQIA+ statements, a ban which runs until 2028, the year Cape Town hosts the event. Bougardt maintains he is not breaching the court order, asserting his right to express political opinions. The Straight Party, if registered, would represent his platform.
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