Tweets get toxic as Semenya marries
When Caitlin Jenner graced the cover of Vogue magazine, she was celebrated. But when Caster Semenya married her girlfriend she was ridiculed. The athlete was a hot topic on social media when news leaked that she had married her long-time partner, Violet Raseboya, in a traditional ceremony over the weekend.While pictures of Semenya and Raseboya drew some congratulatory messages, the couple was also mocked.Reports said the couple got married in Ga-Dikgale near the Capricorn District of Limpopo.Several Twitter commentators questioned Semenya's gender and chastised her for marrying another woman.Some of the comments:Tommy said: "Retweet If You Still Don't Know Whether Caster Semenya Is A Man or Woman Lol. Congrats Caster."SeRo LeMo said: "Caster Semenya The dude just got married what the f**k"Kthato said: "Kanti Caster is a guy or girl?"KingWithNoThrone?said: "Which religion or tradition that is allowing this Caster Semenya's wedding? Jesus is coming back soon!!"PhD holder?said: "Just asking between Caster Semenya and Violet Raseboya who will be pregnant."Sonke Gender Justice spokesman Mbuyiselo Botho said: "It's a reflection on how homophobic society is. It will take ages to move away from this thinking. The challenge now is how to deal with this toxic mentality."..
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