South Africa

South Africa: Traditional Leaders and the Fuel That Fires Homophobia

25 May 2012

[iMaverick] As the National House of Traditional Leaders lobbies for gay rights to be excised from the Constitution, and the chair of the Constitutional Review Committee sprouts anti-gay statements, lesbians and gays continue to be subject to violent attacks.

South Africa: Open Forum - Cultural Norms Versus Constitutional Rights

25 May 2012

[iMaverick] With the Traditional Courts Bill before Parliament, Contralesa sounding off about gays, and a certain artwork sitting before the High Court, it's a good time to consider the balance between protecting cultural norms and constitutional rights. A discussion on Thursday about cultural and religious fundamentalism gave an interesting pan-African perspective on the matter.

South Africa: A Round-Up of Local News

25 May 2012

[iMaverick] MARCUS HOLDS REPO RATE