'We are fighting for visibility:' Thousands of South Africans gather for 33rd Pride march - see pics
A go-ahead from government
The US embassy had flagged Santon as a potential target, therefore before the event was held there with tight security.
The march, which had been put on hold for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, resumed after receiving a go-ahead from authorities.
Fighting for visibility
An LGBTQ activist Anold Mulaisho in a conversation with AFP said, "We are fighting for visibility and we are always in danger, so me hearing of the terrorist attack (warning) didn't even bother me."
The activist further stated that his family also rejected him and if he dies he will not be missed by anyone.
US's warning unfortunate
South African President Cyril Ramaphsoa described the US warning as 'unfortunate' and 'creating panic.'
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5) Luis Diaz
Luis Diaz will be another big miss in the Qatar 2022 edition. As a result of Colombia's underwhelming qualifying campaign, it will deprive football fans from being able to see stars such as Radamel Falcao, James Rodriguez, Juan Cuadrado and superstar-in-the-making Luis Diaz in action.
Diaz has made the right noise ever since joining Liverpool, from Porto, but, unfortunately, his considerable skill set won't be on display in the first-ever World Cup in the Middle East.
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