Cape Town’s most virulently homophobic pastor, Oscar Bougardt, is back in the spotlight, lashing out at news that the city will host WorldPride in 2028. The International Association of Pride Organisers (InterPride) recently announced that Cape Town Pride’s bid to host WorldPride was successful, sparking excitement across the LGBTIQ+ community in the country. This will make Cape Town the first African city to host the massive international event, providing an opportunity to amplify LGBTIQ+ visibility in both the city and the region. Despite a previous conviction for homophobic hate speech and narrowly avoiding jail time, the InterPride announcement proved too triggering for Bougardt to remain silent.