Sharon Stone on the lesbian scene in Basic Instinct 2
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South Africa

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About South Africa

official name: Republic of South Africa
capital: Pretoria
head of state: President Thabo Mbeki (since 16 June 1999); Executive Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (since 23 June 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
state: multi party democracy
population: 43,997,828 (July 2007 est.)
independence:
from Britain in 1910 (Apartheid ended in 1994)
languages: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu (all official)
religion: Christian 68% (includes most whites and Coloreds, about 60% of blacks and about 40% of Indians), Muslim 2%, Hindu 1.5% (60% of Indians), indigenous beliefs and animist 28.5%
currency: rand (ZAR)

legal wise

status of homosexuality: legal
age of consent: 19 (homosexual male and female) 16 (heterosexual)

Before 1968 South African statutory law provided for a uniform age of consent at 16 years. While this did not detract from the common law prohibition against all sexual contact between men, it did at least mean that homosexuals and heterosexuals were treated alike in statutory prosecutions for underage sex. In 1969 any immoral or indecent act committed by a male with a boy under 19 became a separate statutory offence, subject to imprisonment of up to six years with or without a fine of up to 12,000 Rand in addition to such imprisonment (Sexual Offences Act,ss. 14 (1) (b), 22 (f)). In 1988 it became an offence for any woman to commit an immoral or indecent act with a girl under 19 (s.14(3)(b)). This is the only reference to lesbian conduct in South African law. These discriminatory provisions remain in force. [2002]

laws covering homosexual activity:
On 8th May 1996 South Africa became the first country in the world to enshrine lesbian and gay rights in its Constitution: Clause 9. (3) reads: "The state may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds, including race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language, and birth." A similar provision had previously been included in the Interim Constitution adopted in December 1993. The ANC had formally recognised lesbian and gay rights as part of its policy at its policy conference in May 1992.

Same-Sex marriage became legal in South Africa on 30 November 2006 when the Civil Unions Bill was enacted after having been passed by the South African Parliament earlier that month. A ruling by the Constitutional Court on 1 December 2005 had imposed a deadline of 1 December 2006 to make same-sex marriage legal. South Africa became the fifth country, and the first in Africa, to legalize same-sex marriage under the Civil Union Act.

Laws pertaining to equality are constantly challenged and changed in accordance with the constitution, however completed equality is yet to be achieved as a lot of violence against LGBTI people continues. [2007]

background information and government attitudes:
By April 1996 every political party, with the exception of the minority African Christian Democratic Party, had stated their support for protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination in the constitution.

December 20, 1997: Delegates to the ANC's 50th National Conference in Mafeking voted to in support of the following resolution:"The ANC National Conference ...tasks its representatives in all levels of government to establish equality for lesbian and gay people in the following areas in particular: "EMPLOYMENT -- Equal rights for all workers, including lesbian and gay workers in both the private and public sectors; The recognition of same sex relationships for worker benefits (e.g. housing, medical aid and bereavement leave). ...

"FAMILY RIGHTS -- Custody and access, maintenance, immigration and adoption rights for lesbian and gay persons and the recognition of lesbian and gay families; Establishing the equal right to marry for people of the same sex.

"YOUTH -- The appropriate inclusion of lesbian and gay youth in all youth programmes, policy and law; The protection of lesbian and gay youth from discrimination at home, at school, on the streets and in the media; Equalising the age of consent; Running programmes to counter anti-gay prejudice and inclusive sexuality education programmes for all scholars." (RW Quote/Unquote 1/1/98)

International actions: 1995: At preparatory meeting for UN World Conference on Women in New York, proposed inclusion of words "sexual orientation" in paragraph addressing discrimination. (DS)9/1995:

At UN 4th Conference on Women in Beijing supported (unsuccessful) proposal for inclusion of references to "sexual orientation" in the draft "Platform for Action"

While the constitution offers many protections to lesbian and gay people the government have consistently opposed any changes to laws that would give same sex couples and lesbian and gay people equality. In all cases thus far challenges that have reached the constitutional court have been been successful. [2002]

South Africa abstained from voting on ILGA's consultative status at the UN in January 2002.

(some) legal and policy reform
1995 to 1996
1997 to 1999


communication

main lines in use: 4.729 million (2005)
cellular telephones: 33.96 million (2005)
Radio broadcast stations: AM 14, FM 347 (plus 243 repeaters), shortwave 1 (1998).
Radios: 17 million (2001).
Television broadcast stations: 556 (plus 144 network repeaters) (1997).
Televisions: 6 million (2000).
Internet Service Providers (ISPs):
645,179 (2006)
Internet users: 5.1 million (2005)

links and contacts

Cape Town

Al-Fitrah Foundation
Tel: 082 507 3412 (Muhsin Hendricks)
E-mail: admin@al-fitrahfoundation.org
activities: e-support, weekly spiritual meetings, socials

Gay Muslim Outreach
Abdul 082 784 5304
Email: gmo_sa@yahoo.com

Triangle Project (Cape Town)
101 Millwave House, Waverly Business Park, Dane Street, Mowbray
PO Box 13935, Mowbray
Tel: +27 (0)21 448 3812/3
Fax: +27 (0)21 448 4089
Helpline: +27 (0)21 422 2500
Email: info@triangle.org.za
Website: http://www.triangle.org.za/
activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy

Durban

Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre
Room 301 Protea House, Mark Lane, Durban
Tel: +27 (0)31 301 2145
Fax: +27 (0)31 301 2145
Email: gaycentre@mweb.co.za
Website: http://www.gaycentre.org.za/
activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy


Johannesburg

FEW (Forum for the Empowerment of Women)
Kotze Street
Constitution Hill
Braamfontein
Johannesburg 2001
Tel: +27 (0)11 339 1882 or 1867
Email: info@few.org.za
URL: www.few.org.za
Activities: Programmes for empowering black lesbian women

Gala (Gay and Lesbian Archives)
6th Floor, Richard Ward Building,
Wits University
PO Box 31719 Braamfontein 2107
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 4239
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 4239
Email: gala@library.ac.za
Website: www.gala.wits.ac.za/  
activities: archiving LGBT history


Pretoria

OUT (Mamelodi)
Vista Campus 9999 Modise Road Section N Mamelodi-West
Tel: +27 (0)12 344 5108
activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy


OUT (Pretoria)
745 Park Street
Arcadia
Tshwane
0083
South Africa

012 344 5108 (tel)
012 344 6501 (fax)
0027 12 344 5108 (tel international)
0027 12 344 6501 (fax international)
administrator@out.org.za
Activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy


Soweto

Sohaca (Soweto HIV/Aids Counsellors Association)
PO Box 229 Dube Village 1800 Soweto
Tel: +27 (0)11 939 3540
Fax: +27 (0)11 939 5903
Email: sohaca@lantic.net
activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support

 

Articles:

gay film festival occupies more space

government to rethink sexual violence in prisons

despite constitution, gays are not safe in sa

police to handle gay cases properly

simon nkoli�s book remembers the hero�s struggles

celebrating proudly in the rain by Lesego Masike 10/10/2007
pride week of stimulating workshops by Mask Admin 5/10/2007
political point or just a jol? by Mask Admin 5/10/2007
�call me anything but not isitabane� by Stanley Mabena 27/9/2007
lgbti�s to parade in soweto by Lesego Masike 27/9/2007
no tunic, no school by Lesego Masike 18/9/2007
mainstreaming �pink� news by Nthateng Mhlambiso 5/9/2007
gayness �worse than divorce and euthanasia� � study by Mask Admin 29/8/2007
lesbians murder suspects released by Mask Admin 15/8/2007
lesbian murders on the rise by Mask Admin 13/8/2007
marching to condemn lesbian killings by Mask Admin 10/8/2007
gay people to march for justice on women�s day by Nthateng Mhlambiso 2/8/2007
hrc intervenes on hate crimes by Mask Admin 27/7/2007
jwg calls for action on lesbian murders by Mask Admin 23/7/2007
network slams lesbian murders by Mask Admin 23/7/2007
organized lgbti sector activates youth in its programmes by Nthateng Mhlambiso 19/7/2007
gay community to face government about safety by Nthateng Mhlambiso 16/7/2007
group vows to seek justice for brutal gay murders by Mask Admin 13/7/2007
gauteng leads in gay marriages by Mask Admin 13/7/2007
police promise justice on murder of soweto lesbians by Mask Admin 13/7/2007
lesbian couple callously murdered by Mask Admin 11/7/2007
assaulted young gay charges police by Mask Admin 11/7/2007
helpline to support gays and lesbians by Mask Admin 11/7/2007
lgbti radio show hits the airwaves by Mask Admin 3/7/2007
circumcision reduces hiv risks not gayness by Nthateng Mhlambiso 6/6/2007
memorial service: azu udogu (1975 � 2007) by Mask Admin 31/5/2007
bigwigs in gays' corner by Mask Admin 30/5/2007
different detention cells for homosexuals by Mask Admin 25/5/2007
sexual offences bill awaits more scrutiny by Nthateng Mhlambiso 24/5/2007
�homophobia fundamentally un-africa� by Mask Admin 17/5/2007
safer sex guides and play online by Nthateng Mhlambiso 11/5/2007
system rapes victims over and over again by Mask Admin 30/4/2007
students asked to defend gay rights by Mask Admin 26/4/2007
strider expeditions makes way for gay travelers to sa parks by Nthateng Mhlambiso 25/4/2007
accused gay men�s case withdrawn by Mask Admin 12/4/2007
lesbians archive own stories by Musa Ngubane 11/4/2007
lesbians make it kosher by Mask Admin 3/4/2007
sa becomes refuge for many gays by Mask Admin 2/4/2007
ilga�s conference of growing skills by Mask Admin 30/3/2007
lgbti movement celebrates human rights day by Mask Admin 26/3/2007
gay times on sabc by Mask Admin 17/3/2007
gay organisations unravel the civil unions act by Nthateng Mhlambiso 16/3/2007
few and the lesbian community lose great writer and poet by Mask Admin 15/3/2007
Obituary: Busi Sigasa by Mask Admin 15/3/2007
tsimong confident about gay films by Mask Admin 14/3/2007
pair head for sa�s first gay divorce by Mask Admin 12/3/2007
sexuality and social justice exhibition series by Mask Admin 9/3/2007
anglican leader extolls unity on poverty, aids by Mask Admin 6/3/2007
'they wanted sex with a lesbian' by Mask Admin 1/3/2007
saylo tackles youth and lgbti issues by Mask Admin 27/2/2007
same-sex marriages 'will destroy the zulus' by Mask Admin 27/2/2007
gay couple asked to 'cover up' on flight by Mask Admin 26/2/2007
townships not ready for pride by Mask Admin 23/2/2007
gay organizations hit back at holomisa by Nthateng Mhlambiso 22/2/2007
contralesa slams same-sex marriages by Mask Admin 19/2/2007
joburg's gay pride celebrates 18 by Mask Admin 15/2/2007
not enough gay coverage, says research by Mask Admin 13/2/2007
new director aims high for the lesbians by Musa Ngubane 13/2/2007
gay sex education plan launched by Mask Admin 8/2/2007
a guide booklet for public service providers released by Nthateng Mhlambiso 1/2/2007
public indecency case postponed by Nthateng Mhlambiso 22/1/2007
cape town pride targets townships by Mask Admin 18/1/2007
more same-sex marriages expected this year by Mask Admin 17/1/2007
gays fight homophobia in schools by Mask Admin 15/12/2006
not all so well with civil unions act by Nthateng Mhlambiso 15/12/2006
black gays the target of hate crimes by Mask Admin 7/12/2006
uganda splits over sa�s same sex marriage ruling by Mask Admin 6/12/2006
marital bliss amidst anti-gay prejudice by Mask Admin 3/12/2006
s. africa first to legalize gay marriage by Mask Admin 1/12/2006
gay marriage becomes legal by Mask Admin 30/11/2006
out to use world aids day in fighting disease by Mask Admin 30/11/2006
civil unions bill reached final stage despite disputes from oppositions by Mask Admin 29/11/2006
mom, lesbian lover imprisoned for boy's death by Mask Admin 28/11/2006
on right side of law but arrested by Mask Admin 24/11/2006
former premier chides constitutional court for human rights violation on civil unions bill by Mashilo Mnisi 23/11/2006
gay marriage bill �moving, painful� by Mask Admin 20/11/2006
gay marriage still to be debated in sa by Mask Admin 16/11/2006
mangera rebuilds repository for equality project by Mask Admin 14/11/2006
anc in about turn on same-sex marriage bill by Mask Admin 13/11/2006
south africa's top legal authorities spar over constitutionality of gay unions bill by Mask Admin 1/11/2006
gay youths play 'unsafe sex games' by Mask Admin 31/10/2006
gay community grieves lebo�s death by Nthateng Mhlambiso 27/10/2006
wrong to legalise same-sex marriage � chiefs by Mask Admin 25/10/2006
not enough participation to influence decisions on civil unions bill by Musa Ngubane 24/10/2006
jesus supports gay rights, say s.african anglicans by Mask Admin 24/10/2006
gays and lesbians in Africa defy odds by Mask Admin 18/10/2006
public hearings are gay insult platform by Nthateng Mhlambiso 13/10/2006
young lesbians with business savvy by Nestor 12/10/2006
vote assures south africa gay marriage bill's success by Mask Admin 11/10/2006
hundreds protest against same-sex marriages by Mask Admin 9/10/2006
a march to be proud of by Musa Ngubane 4/10/2006
sanbs still adamant on deferral period by Mask Admin 4/10/2006
zuma is being dragged to support same-sex campaigns by Nthateng Mhlambiso 2/10/2006
south africa eases ban on gay blood donors by Mask Admin 2/10/2006
zuma sorry for 'gay' remarks by Mask Admin 28/9/2006
mixed reaction to zuma apology by Mask Admin 28/9/2006
zuma earns wrath of gays and lesbians by Mask Admin 27/9/2006
jz slams same-sex union by Mask Admin 26/9/2006
civil unions bill taking long by Nthateng Mhlambiso 26/9/2006
lesbian pride on full display in soweto by Mask Admin 23/9/2006
attacked student still fears police by Mashilo Mnisi 22/9/2006
tutu�s book shows support of gay priests by Mask Admin 22/9/2006
sa to debate gay marriage by Mask Admin 21/9/2006
plot thickens against same sex bill by Nthateng Mhlambiso 15/9/2006
let's focus on real issues says ndungane by Mask Admin 15/9/2006
deaf at the peril by Nthateng Mhlambiso 14/9/2006
gay groups unsure of south african marriage law by Mask Admin 13/9/2006
bishops urge unity on homosexuality by Mask Admin 8/9/2006
protect sa from sexual apartheid by Mask Admin 7/9/2006
confusion over same sex inheritance by Mask Admin 28/8/2006
no change for gay blood donations by Mask Admin 24/8/2006
gays are seen as welcoming by Nestor 23/8/2006
true reflections of a woman by Musa Ngubane 23/8/2006
no constitutional amendment on same-sex marriages by Mask Admin 17/8/2006
new comic book illustrates deaf rights by Mask Admin 17/8/2006
lesbian movements grow to tides in sa by Mask Admin 14/8/2006
clinic gives hope to vulnerable homosexuals by Mask Admin 11/8/2006
lesbians up in arms against aids by Mask Admin 8/8/2006
gay couples seek equal treatment by Mask Admin 7/8/2006
govt trying to deal with same sex marriage by Mask Admin 1/8/2006
jislaaik! bob�s your aunty by Mask Admin 1/8/2006
gays suffer victimization at the hands of police by Mask Admin 27/7/2006
bank celebrates existence of gays by Mask Admin 25/7/2006
you can be gay and spiritual by Mask Admin 24/7/2006
gender, a state of mind by Mask Admin 24/7/2006
'out' and into the front line by Mask Admin 20/7/2006
soccer women receive visas after a few more attempts by Mask Admin 18/7/2006
sanbs not certain on gay blood by Mask Admin 17/7/2006
south african transsexuals are living without identity by Mask Admin 17/7/2006
south africa considered a better place for africa�s transgendered by Mask Admin 13/7/2006
the chosen few take on the gay games vii by Mask Admin 13/7/2006
gay only guest houses in cape town by Mask Admin 10/7/2006
lesbians open trust fund for aids orphans by Mask Admin 7/7/2006
pmb gays give warmth to pietermaritzburg kids by Mask Admin 6/7/2006
tic warns of adopting children by Mask Admin 5/7/2006
gender dynamix to tackle transgender furore by Mask Admin 5/7/2006
cal aims to lead lesbians� projects by Mask Admin 4/7/2006
homosexual discrimination against heterosexuals and women �necessary� for democracy by Mask Admin 28/6/2006
chosen few encounter difficulties at us embassy by Mask Admin 20/6/2006
hiv 'increasing in gay men and prostitutes' by Mask Admin 13/6/2006
putting the camp into campaigning by Mask Admin 13/6/2006
gaydar love by Mask Admin 12/6/2006
paying tribute to mabrrr by Mask Admin 12/6/2006
zanele takes photogenic skills to the townships by Mask Admin 9/6/2006
allowing gay marriage will undermine the foundation of our society by Mask Admin 8/6/2006
with eyes open by Musa Ngubane 2/6/2006
aids activists, sa govt lock horns by Mask Admin 1/6/2006
boyz, girlz came out to play at Pink parade by Mask Admin 30/5/2006
zille, de lille battle moves to tafelsig by Mask Admin 30/5/2006
thumbs up for chosen few but not easy by Mask Admin 23/5/2006
muffling mediocre leadership by Mask Admin 19/5/2006
s africa mp: �homosexuals will disappear� by Mask Admin 18/5/2006
enlightenment values by Mask Admin 17/5/2006
pac leader makes qualified apology for gay remarks by Mask Admin 17/5/2006
archbishop calls for gay tolerance by Mask Admin 16/5/2006
id warns against volkstaat, gay ban in poll salvo by Mask Admin 16/5/2006
an interview with khwezi (zuma's Accuser) by Mask Admin 16/5/2006
murder and rape for all wrong reasons by Mpumi Mathabela 9/5/2006
aids advocates demand rectal microbicides by Mask Admin 28/4/2006
cops mum on double murder by Mask Admin 25/4/2006
counselling for gays rocked by killings by Mask Admin 21/4/2006
gay teens' ordeal by Mask Admin 18/4/2006
gay lobby group complain over blood donation by Mask Admin 10/4/2006
triangle project stymies acdp�s stance on boy murder by Mask Admin 4/4/2006
�difference� is much the same by Mask Admin 31/3/2006
'it wasn't about the money' by Mask Admin 31/3/2006
gay chef declared heir to partner's estate by Mask Admin 31/3/2006
same-sex sin blamed for child's murder by Mask Admin 24/3/2006
lesbian couple guilty: unfit mother slammed for failing to stop beating that led to son's death by Mask Admin 23/3/2006
at 81, granddad is grandma! by Mask Admin 22/3/2006
gay �widow� takes on estate law by Mask Admin 16/3/2006
revelations titillate in zuma trial by Mask Admin 9/3/2006
s. africa must do more to protect lesbians � group by Mask Admin 3/3/2006
out in africa aims to produce more gay films by Mask Admin 2/3/2006
not just another murder by Mask Admin 26/2/2006
zoliswa's death reaches international borders by Mask Admin 24/2/2006
paper slammed for lesbian photo by Mask Admin 22/2/2006
cape town pride parading for gay rights by Mask Admin 21/2/2006
blood service agrees to study of gay population by Mask Admin 21/2/2006
cape pride now recruiting black townships by Mask Admin 21/2/2006
march highlights lesbian's killing by Mask Admin 20/2/2006
murder of young lesbian sparks homophobia concerns by Mask Admin 20/2/2006
teen beaten to death for being a lesbian by Mask Admin 19/2/2006
experts should decide on blood donation by Mask Admin 17/2/2006
gala takes lgbti history to public by Mask Admin 16/2/2006
gay festival promises lots of fun and colour by Mask Admin 16/2/2006
launching gay shelter with pride by Mask Admin 14/2/2006
home affairs may add same-sex marriages to robben island weddings by Mask Admin 14/2/2006
moseneke charges sacc on same-sex marriage by Mask Admin 9/2/2006
gay marriage ruling debasing, says church by Mask Admin 1/2/2006
ruling by the press ombudsman of south Africa on the complaint by Mr Ian McMahon against Saturday Star by Mask Admin 27/1/2006
acdp mayoral candidate hits out at homosexuality by Mask Admin 20/1/2006
gays and sanbs kiss and make up by Mask Admin 20/1/2006
sahrc: gay men should be allowed to donate blood by Mask Admin 20/1/2006
'singled out even though our blood is clean' by Mask Admin 20/1/2006
Press Releases regarding the GLA 'Blood War' claim by Mask Admin 20/1/2006
blood service to review no-gays policy by Mask Admin 17/1/2006
gay bashing journalism by Mask Admin 17/1/2006
blood service finds no trace of gla donors by Mask Admin 17/1/2006
gay blood row: gla stirs up confusion by Mask Admin 16/1/2006
latest 'blood war' could go to court by Mask Admin 15/1/2006
gay organisation launches blood war by Mask Admin 14/1/2006
gay-friendly business awards by Mask Admin 9/12/2005
Press release: International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2005 by Mask Admin 9/12/2005
"lesbian struggles are women's struggles" by Mask Admin 8/12/2005
mass gay weddings planned by Mask Admin 4/12/2005
mass gay weddings planned by Mask Admin 4/12/2005
at heart, ruling lacks courage by Mask Admin 4/12/2005
government backs same-sex marriage judgement by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
muslim council condemns gay-marriage judgement by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
rejoicing over ruling on same-sex marriages by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
high court in south africa backs gay marriage by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
the right to same-sex marriage confirmed in South Africa: the ins and out of the judgement by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
government backs same-sex marriage judgement by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
male and female gender activists tell their stories by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
muslim council condemns gay-marriage judgement by Mask Admin 2/12/2005
the right to same-sex marriage confirmed in south africa! by Mask Admin 1/12/2005
gay groups disappointed at ruling by Mask Admin 1/12/2005
organised lesbian and gay sector welcomes the constitutional court's judgment on same sex marriages by Mask Admin 1/12/2005
it's official! same sex marriage is soon to be a possibility in south africa! by Mask Admin 1/12/2005
statement from the inner circle by Mask Admin 1/12/2005
gay marriages get thumbs up by Mask Admin 1/12/2005
new gay radio show to debut by Mask Admin 30/11/2005
women on trial for murder of boy (4) by Mask Admin 18/11/2005
joburg loses gay games bid by Mask Admin 14/11/2005
'holy anus' stirs up unholy row by Mask Admin 7/11/2005
gays, a lecturer and a monkey wrench by Mask Admin 28/10/2005
articulating pain and trauma by Mask Admin 6/5/2005
sexuality and motherhood by Mask Admin 6/5/2005

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