Same-sex Bill gets Parliament go-ahead
14th Nov 2006, 21:02 GMT
Parliament on Tuesday approved the controversial Civil Unions Bill, which provides for same-sex marriage, making South Africa the first African country to do so and one of only a few in the world. Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said South Africa needs to fight and resist all forms of discrimination and prejudice.
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