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Same-sex marriage in South Africa

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1168:"The exclusion of same-sex couples from the benefits and responsibilities of marriage, accordingly, is not a small and tangential inconvenience resulting from a few surviving relics of societal prejudice destined to evaporate like the morning dew. It represents a harsh if oblique statement by the law that same-sex couples are outsiders, and that their need for affirmation and protection of their intimate relations as human beings is somehow less than that of heterosexual couples. It reinforces the wounding notion that they are to be treated as biological oddities, as failed or lapsed human beings who do not fit into normal society, and, as such, do not qualify for the full moral concern and respect that our Constitution seeks to secure for everyone. It signifies that their capacity for love, commitment and accepting responsibility is by definition less worthy of regard than that of heterosexual couples." 7973: 4972: 3564: 816: 8787: 3715: 3762:. This provision did not apply to religious marriage officers because they are in any case not obliged to solemnise a marriage that would violate the doctrines of their religion. Several constitutional scholars argued that this provision was unconstitutional, calling it "state-sanctioned discrimination" in violation of the 4890:
organizations have the religious freedom to define marriage the 2016 decision was not made in accordance with the church's own proper process. Individual pastors are free to choose whether to bless same-sex marriages; a freedom of conscience clause allows pastors with objections to opt out of performing same-sex weddings.
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were also more likely to support same-sex marriage than men (30%). A 2023 Ipsos poll showed that 57% of South Africans supported same-sex marriage, while 10% supported civil unions or other types of partnerships but not marriage, 14% were undecided and 19% were opposed to all recognition for same-sex couples.
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poll conducted between February and May 2023 showed that 38% of South Africans supported same-sex marriage, 58% were opposed and 4% did not know or had refused to answer. When divided by age, support was highest among 18–34-year-olds at 42% and lowest among those aged 35 and above at 34%. Women (45%)
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in 2015. Shortly after the marriage, her license as a priest was withdrawn. Two Anglican pastors were also married in 2020. In early 2023, the church once again refused to allow its clergy to bless same-sex unions, but directed the synod to develop "guidelines for providing pastoral ministry to those
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in January 2018. The bill was amended in Parliament to allow officials who previously did not marry same-sex couples to continue doing so for two years. This gave the Ministry of Home Affairs time to implement the new policy. New officials, however, cannot opt out at all for any time. If a branch had
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A May 2021 Ipsos poll showed that 59% of South Africans supported same-sex marriage, 12% supported civil partnerships but not marriage, while 15% were opposed to all legal recognition for same-sex couples, and 14% were undecided. In addition, 18% of South Africans had already attended the wedding of
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confirmed plans to introduce a new draft marriage policy in South Africa, reconciling the diverse marriage laws into a single piece of legislation "that will enable South Africans of different sexual orientation, religious and cultural persuasions to conclude legal marriages", but indicated that the
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on behalf of The Other Foundation was described by some media outlets as the first "statistically sound, nationally representative data" on LGBT issues in Africa. The report found that the proportion of those who "strongly agree" with same-sex marriage had increased tenfold from 2012 to 2015, from
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issued a statement that "the document states that the blessing should not be a ritual that is issued by the bishop or by the bishops' conference or any authority. It should be left to the pastor to spontaneously give a simple blessing that could be done at a shrine, on a pilgrimage, or in a prayer
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to debate and vote on it ahead of the 1 December deadline. The vote was repeatedly delayed as the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs was still involved in discussions. In response to the argument that 'separate but equal' civil partnerships would not comply with the Constitutional Court's ruling,
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past, while at the same time some clergy and traditional leaders described it as "the saddest day in our 12 years of democracy". Islamic leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed called the bill a "foreign action imposed on Africa". The law made South Africa the fifth country in the world to legalise same-sex
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added that "the document offers suggestions for when and how the blessings might be given. The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference will guide further on how such a blessing may be requested and granted to avoid the confusion the document warns against. In the meantime, the suggestions
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between unmarried partners, both same-sex and opposite-sex. The state law advisers, who screen laws for constitutionality and form, declined to certify the bill, suggesting that it failed to follow the guidelines laid down by the Constitutional Court. The Joint Working Group, a network of LGBT
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being excluded. The decision caused backlash and objections, resulting in it being reversed a year later. A dozen church members subsequently took the denomination to court to restore the 2015 decision. In 2019, the North Gauteng High Court reversed the decision, ruling that while religious
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1.5% to 9.9%, while the proportion of people "strongly disagreeing" dropped from 48.5% to 23.4%. The total of "agree" and "strongly agree" making 36.6% (13.5% in 2012), while the "disagree" and "strongly disagree" totaled 46% (78.5% in 2012), the remaining being undecided or neutral.
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Most major religious organisations in South Africa do not perform same-sex marriages in their places of worship. Religious institutions are not obliged to solemnise a marriage that would violate the doctrines of their faith. In 2007, the Department of Home Affairs confirmed that 17
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Fourie and Bonthuys therefore appealed the High Court judgment to the SCA, which handed down its decision on 30 November 2004. The five-judge court ruled unanimously that the common-law definition of marriage was invalid because it unconstitutionally discriminated on the basis of
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questioned the notion that the legalisation of same-sex marriage in South Africa represents the pinnacle of the human rights struggle of members of the LGBT community. He argued that those who are not involved in long-term monogamous relationships and those who cannot
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There was some disagreement about the remedy: the majority (eight of the justices) ruled that the declaration of invalidity should be suspended for a year to allow Parliament to correct the situation, as there were different ways in which this could be done, and the
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passed a resolution in 2009 to give pastoral guidelines to same-sex couples who live in "covenanted relationships". The resolution agreed to affirm "a pastoral response to same-sex partnerships of faithful commitment in our parish families." In 2016, the
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to define marriage as between "a man and a woman"; this was rejected by the National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs. Public hearings on the bill began on 20 September. On 7 October, the Marriage Alliance organised a march to the
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discussed same-sex unions but concluded that "a marriage is understood as a union only between a man and a woman. Furthermore the valid and unchanged position of our Church is that the blessing of same sex unions is rejected." In 2020, the
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the Portfolio Committee amended the bill to allow either marriages or civil partnerships, and to allow them to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. The chapter dealing with the recognition of domestic partnerships was removed.
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appealed the SCA's ruling to the Constitutional Court, arguing that a major alteration to the institution of marriage was for Parliament and not the courts to decide, while Fourie and Bonthuys cross-appealed, arguing that the
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Originally, government marriage officers who had an objection of conscience to solemnising same-sex marriages or civil partnerships were exempted from doing so if they noted their objection in writing to the
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up to the end of 2011; however, this figure only reflects marriages in which at least one of the spouses is a South African citizen or permanent resident. Furthermore, not all marriages under the
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expressed disappointment with the decision not to bless same-sex unions, but added that "all is not lost", expressing hope that the matter would be debated again in the future. Former Archbishop
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should be altered as Judge Farlam had suggested. In the meanwhile, the Lesbian and Gay Equality Project had also launched a separate lawsuit directly attacking the constitutionality of the
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as a valid marriage. Judge Pierre Roux dismissed the application on 18 October 2002 on the technical basis that they had not properly attacked the constitutionality of the definition of
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on 7 July 2023. The period for written submission was open until 31 August 2023. The bill was tabled in Parliament in December 2023, and was open for public comments until 17 May 2024.
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makes no explicit provisions for the recognition of foreign same-sex unions. As a consequence of the extension of the common-law definition of marriage, and based on the principle of
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On 1 December 2005, the Constitutional Court handed down its decision: the nine justices agreed unanimously that the common-law definition of marriage and the marriage formula in the
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was of the opinion that the court's order declaring the common-law definition invalid should be suspended for two years to allow Parliament to adopt its own remedy for the situation.
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voted to allow members, including ordained clergy, to enter into same-sex unions, while retaining the denomination's teaching that marriage is a union "between a man and a woman".
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in same-sex relationships". In May 2024, Archbishop Makgoba released a document recommending prayers for same-sex couples, which the synod is expected to discuss in September.
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poll found that 45% of South Africans supported same-sex marriage, while a further 13% supported civil unions or another form of legal recognition. A report conducted by the
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may choose whether their union is registered as a marriage or a civil partnership. In either case, the legal consequences are identical to those of a marriage under the
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Registered foreign marriages confer all marriage rights. Domestic common-law marriages confer most rights of marriage. Domestic civil marriage recognized by some cities.
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said the law was only a temporary measure, noting that a fuller marriage law would be formulated to harmonise the several pieces of marriage legislation now in force.
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voted by a 64% majority to recognise same-sex marriages, bless the relationships of same-sex couples and allow gay ministers and clergy (who are not required to be
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The amended bill was passed by the National Assembly on 14 November by 229 votes to 41, and by the National Council of Provinces on 28 November by 36 votes to 11.
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A "declaration of family relationship" is available in several of Cambodia's communes which may be useful in matters such as housing, but is not legally binding.
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does not permit same-sex marriages. Its marriage policies state that "holy matrimony is the lifelong and exclusive union between one man and one woman". The
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had already investigated several proposals. If Parliament did not end the inequality by 1 December 2006, then words would automatically be "read in" to the
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reported that 421 (out of 1,130) marriage officers in South Africa were exempt from performing same-sex marriages or civil partnerships, mostly in the
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The Statistics South Africa data are further broken down by province and year; they show that the majority of same-sex marriages were registered in
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an official opting out for the two-year period, they had to have another official available who could perform the marriage. The measure passed the
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which would have been open only to same-sex couples and have the same legal consequences as marriage. It also included provisions to recognise
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On 16 September, thousands of South Africans took to the streets in several cities to protest same-sex marriage. The minor opposition
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South Africa was the first country in the world to safeguard sexual orientation as a human right in its Constitution. The
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passed a law allowing same-sex couples to legally solemnise their union 229 to 41, which was subsequently approved by the
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Marriages and civil partnerships must be solemnised by an authorised marriage officer. Government officials (primarily
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The parties to a marriage or civil partnership must be 18 or older and not already married or civilly partnered. The
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On 13 November, one day before the bill would be read for a final reading in the National Assembly, Defence Minister
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organisations, described the idea of a separate marriage law for same-sex couples as "an apartheid way of thinking".
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Guardianship agreements, conferring some limited legal benefits, including decisions about medical and personal care.
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According to the South African Government, over 3,000 same-sex couples had married in South Africa by mid-2010.
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opposes same-sex marriage and does not allow its priests to officiate at such marriages. In December 2023, the
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Marriages conducted abroad between a Namibian national and a foreign spouse recognized for residency rights.
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to hand a memorandum opposing same-sex marriage to government representatives. On 9 October, the governing
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against same-sex couples is prohibited (as is all discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation) by
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and get married because of the threat of victimisation may not see any benefit from the legislation.
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are between partners of the same sex, though most opposite-sex couples continue to marry under the
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The bill was hailed by gay and liberal activists as another step forward out of the country's
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Inheritance, guardianship rights, and residency rights for foreign spouses of legal residents.
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Broadbent, Emma; Gougoulis, John; Lui, Nicole; Pota, Vikas; Simons, Jonathan (January 2017).
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may not enter into marriage with a second partner until the existing marriage is dissolved.
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reported that a total of 3,327 marriages and civil partnerships were registered under the
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consists of seven regional synods. In October 2018, the southern synod, covering most of
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deciding to nonetheless proceed with the blessing of same-sex relationships, notably the
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Support for same-sex marriage among 18–21-year-olds according to a 2016 survey from the
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Three laws currently provide for the status of marriage in South Africa. These are the
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for submission to Parliament. The bill as initially introduced would only have allowed
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In 2002, a lesbian couple, Marié Fourie and Cecelia Bonthuys, with the support of the
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one year to rectify the inequality in the marriage statutes. On 14 November 2006, the
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Van Zyl M"journal of social Issues, Vol 67, No 2" 2011 University of Stellenbosh 335
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voted against blessing same-sex unions. The decision split the church, with several
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Himonga, Chuma (2007). "Part II: Persons and Family". In du Bois, François (ed.).
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on 28 November in a 36 to 11 vote, and the law came into effect two days later.
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found that 54% of 18–21-year-olds supported same-sex marriage in South Africa.
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would vote on the bill on 20 October in order to allow enough time for the
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Home Affairs minister rejects call to amend discriminatory Civil Union Act
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National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality v Minister of Home Affairs
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in South Africa had applied to officiate at same-sex marriages under the
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party would overhaul laws permitting same-sex marriage if elected in the
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guarantees equal protection before the law to all citizens regardless of
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obliges the state to provide residency rights for the foreign spouses of
270: 5734: 5589:. South African Broadcasting Corporation. 16 August 2006. Archived from 950:
forbids discrimination on the basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation
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her partner Marceline van Furth, a Dutch professor of medicine, in the
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also expressed his disappointment with the decision. Former Archbishop
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as equivalent to a marriage or civil partnership in South African law.
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South Africans are "progressive prudes" when it comes to homosexuality
5494:, 2006 (3) BCLR 355 (CC), 2006 (1) SA 524 (CC) (1 December 2005), 8111: 8092: 8057: 6155:"Jacob Zuma vows to reverse same-sex marriage rights in South Africa" 5362:, 2003 (10) BCLR 1092 (CC), 2003 (5) SA 301 (CC) (31 July 2003), 4773: 3719: 3521: 3501: 3476: 3074: 2645: 2574: 2554: 2458: 2327: 1697: 1512: 1042: 958:
National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality v Minister of Justice
7788: 6174:"Zuma under fire for remarks about 'anti-democratic' same-sex laws" 4963:
offered by the declaration may be taken as a guide with prudence."
4925: 4882: 4842: 4801: 3787: 3783: 1687: 1239: 1191:
dissented, arguing that these words should be read in immediately.
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Hospital visitation rights through a "legal representative" status.
653:. Recognized but not performed in several other tribal nations and 4812:
priest, and was "complete with embossed invitations, outfits from
3750:
are not automatically able to solemnise marriages in terms of the
3496:. The first couple to wed, Vernon Gibbs and Tony Halls, did so in 752:–type contractual relationships, but they are not legally binding. 698:. Some member states, including Romania, do not follow the ruling. 8786: 7780: 6428:"Isibawo sesitifikhethi somtjhado (umtjhado ngaphandle kwesondo)" 5810:"Tuesday, 14 November 2006. Proceedings of the National Assembly" 4910: 4817: 4245: 4121: 3925: 3851:
Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act
3734:
civil servants) who are appointed as marriage officers under the
3524:. A draft bill was approved by the Cabinet, and published in the 1106: 994: 7371:"Dutch Reformed Church loses court battle over same-sex unions" 7100:"Gay couples 'marry' with parents' approval, hawan and priests" 5617: 4809: 4805: 961:(1998) decriminalised consensual sexual activities between men. 928: 8692: 5971:"How government wants to change marriage laws in South Africa" 5917:. PlanetOut. Associated Press. 1 December 2006. Archived from 3883: 7452:"Methodist Church of SA 'clarifies' position on gay marriage" 7237:"Desmond Tutu's Daughter Lost Her Job After Marrying A Woman" 5331:"Constitutional Court dismisses lesbian couple's application" 4998: 4838: 4813: 611:
in such cases, but the rights of marriage are not guaranteed.
6682:"Party supports proposed amendment to same-sex marriage law" 6622:"Home affairs in Port Elizabeth refuses to marry gay couple" 6490:(9th ed.). Cape Town: Juta & Co. pp. 243–244. 5259:(9th ed.). Cape Town: Juta & Co. pp. 367–369. 3714: 7727:"LGBT+ Pride 2023 A 30-Country Ipsos Global Advisor Survey" 6117:"New marriage laws for South Africa take the next big step" 6098:"South Africa's new equal Marriage Bill has been published" 5555:"Thousands Protest Against South African Gay Marriage Bill" 3782:. Media reported couples being denied marriage licenses in 3013:
28 November 2006 vote in the National Council of Provinces
884:
definition of marriage to include same-sex spouses—as the
7784: 7640: 7143:"More ructions in Anglican church over same-sex marriage" 7016:"Statistical release P0307: Marriages and divorces, 2022" 6984:"Statistical release P0307: Marriages and divorces, 2019" 6952:"Statistical release P0307: Marriages and divorces, 2018" 6920:"Statistical release P0307: Marriages and divorces, 2016" 6888:"Statistical release P0307: Marriages and divorces, 2015" 6856:"Statistical release P0307: Marriages and divorces, 2014" 6829:. Statistics South Africa. 10 December 2012. p. 29. 6824:"Statistical release P0307: Marriages and divorces, 2011" 6454:"Ken u Regte 'n Maklike Gids tot Huwelike en Verhoudings" 5488:
Minister of Home Affairs and Another v Fourie and Another
5462:. Constitutional Court of South Africa. 1 December 2005. 5436:
Fourie and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Another
5356:
Fourie and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Another
5310:
Fourie and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Another
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supported the blessing of same-sex unions. His daughter,
870:
came into force on 30 November 2006. The decision of the
7479:"Polygamy and gay marriage welcome: Church makes U-turn" 4885:). The decision applies to 9 of the 10 synods; with the 1002:
Du Toit v Minister of Welfare and Population Development
7498:"Is the 'false narrative' narrative a false narrative?" 6347:"Xikombelo xa xitifiketi xa mucato (mucato wa xilungu)" 5759:. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 November 2006. 7222:"Mpho Tutu: Choosing between the church and being gay" 6989:. Statistics South Africa. 18 March 2021. p. 33. 6957:. Statistics South Africa. 25 March 2020. p. 33. 6402:"Khumbelo ya dzhiela ya mbingano (mbingano ya vhathu)" 3810:. A bill to repeal the exemption was introduced by MP 7293:"Eclectic Prayers for Same-Sex South African Couples" 6644:"Homophobic Home Affairs Still Rejecting Gay Couples" 5915:"Gay couple tie the knot in a first for South Africa" 3738:
are also able to solemnise marriages in terms of the
986:
Satchwell v President of the Republic of South Africa
3823:
on 1 July 2020. It was signed into law by President
3580: Limited recognition (foreign residency rights) 1109:
law on which the SCA's views should first be heard.
7709:"How people in 24 countries view same-sex marriage" 6663:"Engaged Lesbian Couple Humiliated By Home Affairs" 5889:"Africans cheer, condemn SA same-sex marriage Bill" 5587:"No constitutional amendment on same-sex marriages" 1072:to have their union recognised and recorded by the 599:Performed in the Netherlands proper (including the 7256:"Two Anglican Priests Got Married in South Africa" 5675:"South Africa Gay Marriage Bill Goes To President" 4800:, and Wesley Nolan, were married in a traditional 3545:. Zuma had previously stated in an interview with 7311:"Dutch Reformed Church to recognise gay marriage" 5407:"South African ruling paves way for gay marriage" 3698:allows, in limited circumstances, a man to marry 9429: 6701:"Gay couple's struggle to marry in Richards Bay" 6001:"Discussion Paper 152 - Single Marriage Statute" 5864:. NBC News. Associated Press. 14 November 2006. 5148:uMtsetfo weMshado weBantfu beBulili Lobufananako 3857: 1014:J v Director General, Department of Home Affairs 8273: 1306:14 November 2006 vote in the National Assembly 7643:"What The World's Young People Think And Feel" 7291:LeBlanc, Douglas; Michael, Mark (9 May 2024). 7290: 6794:"Awaiting a Full Embrace of Same-Sex Weddings" 5510:"Same-sex marriages bill tabled in parliament" 5076:uMthetho wokuHlanganiswa kwaBantu ngokoBuhlobo 4895:Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa 4816:and tying a necklace with a pendant of Lord 4796:In May 2009, a same-sex couple, Joe Singh, an 531:Recognition of same-sex unions in the Americas 8678: 8259: 7765: 4960:Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference 3607: Death penalty on books but not enforced 838: 8927:South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 8770:Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 5757:"South Africa passes same-sex marriage bill" 5701:"South Africa Gay Marriage Bill Becomes Law" 3746:, but religious leaders appointed under the 3696:Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998 5645:"Quotes about gay marriage in South Africa" 5085:uMthetho woMtshato waBantu beSini esiFanayo 3884:Criticism of the focus on same-sex marriage 966:Langemaat v Minister of Safety and Security 273:or registered partnerships but not marriage 8685: 8671: 8266: 8252: 7772: 7758: 7531:"'Fiducia supplicans': Who's saying what?" 7021:. Statistics South Africa. 14 March 2024. 5784:"South Africa Parliament OKs Gay Marriage" 5703:. 365Gay. 30 November 2006. Archived from 5677:. 365Gay. 28 November 2006. Archived from 4907:Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa 4823: 1145:, which was originally to be heard in the 845: 831: 8079:Organisation of Lesbian and Gay Activists 7234: 7228: 6698: 6660: 6641: 6637: 6635: 6601: 6152: 5579: 5539:"Separate law on marriage is apartheid". 5112:Molao wa Kopantšho ya baratani ya Semolao 4982:A 2014 survey found that voters from the 536:Recognition of same-sex unions in Oceania 7566:EFF MEMBERS ARE MOST GAY FRIENDLY VOTERS 6545: 5547: 5449: 5045:Recognition of same-sex unions in Africa 4970: 4779: 3888:In a 2007 paper, constitutional scholar 3713: 3586: No recognition of same-sex couples 3562: 948:, which took effect on 4 February 1997, 911:to legalise same-sex marriage after the 797: 795: 633:Neither performed nor recognized in six 526:Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe 516:Recognition of same-sex unions in Africa 7476: 7401:"Homosexuality in South Africa – KZNCC" 7253: 7082:"Gay wedding irks South African Hindus" 6679: 6488:Wille's Principles of South African Law 6485: 6190: 5941:"Traditional gay wedding makes history" 5886: 5862:"South Africa to legalize gay marriage" 5719: 5507: 5281:"High Court dismisses gay marriage bid" 5257:Wille's principles of South African law 5254: 5102:[vɛtɔpˈbœrgərləkəfərˈbəntənəsə] 5009:A September–October 2016 survey by the 9430: 7528: 7477:Jordaan, Nomahlubi (30 October 2018). 7174:"Anglican revolt on same-sex blessing" 7171: 6737: 6680:Maqhina, Mayibongwe (15 August 2018). 6632: 6562:from the original on 19 September 2016 6510: 6171: 6133: 6114: 5790:from the original on 11 September 2012 5781: 5605: 5520:from the original on 26 September 2015 5337:from the original on 27 September 2011 3627:Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 3551:in 2012 that he opposed repealing the 521:Recognition of same-sex unions in Asia 8666: 8247: 7753: 7510:from the original on 23 December 2023 7495: 6932:from the original on 14 November 2018 6791: 6747:South African Journal on Human Rights 6172:Macupe, Bongekile (24 January 2024). 6065: 5981:from the original on 25 February 2021 5895:from the original on 24 February 2019 5763:from the original on 26 December 2007 5100: 4942:couples who are not considered to be 1187:to allow same-sex marriages. Justice 792: 660: 645: 643: 595: 593: 9453:November 2006 events in South Africa 7600:from the original on 7 December 2017 7172:Sesant, Siyabonga (1 October 2016). 7064:"Churches get nod for gay marriages" 6078:from the original on 9 December 2021 6047:from the original on 9 December 2021 5887:Macanda, Phumza (15 November 2006). 5417:from the original on 10 October 2009 5191:"Same-Sex Marriage Around the World" 4944:married according to church teaching 3512:process had been delayed due to the 1257:It was originally expected that the 1041:of the estate of a partner who died 680: 678: 676: 674: 672: 649:Neither performed nor recognized in 620:Neither performed nor recognized in 381: 277: 9443:2006 establishments in South Africa 7939:Strydom v NG Gemeente Moreleta Park 7659:from the original on 20 August 2019 7214: 7028:from the original on 21 April 2024. 6868:from the original on 18 August 2016 6699:Broughton, Tania (5 October 2020). 6269:"Kgopelo ya setifikeiti sa lenyalo" 6191:Roberts, Scott (14 December 2012). 6153:de Barros, Luiz (23 January 2024). 6008:South African Law Reform Commission 5749: 5563:. 17 September 2006. 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The wedding was officiated by a 2712:African Christian Democratic Party 1227:African Christian Democratic Party 1194: 1049: 761:Some cities and prefectures issue 640: 622:Niue, Tokelau, or the Cook Islands 590: 14: 9464: 9438:Same-sex marriage in South Africa 7925:Minister of Home Affairs v Fourie 7689:from the original on 10 June 2021 7529:Coppen, Luke (19 December 2023). 7235:Kuruvilla, Carol (10 June 2016). 6900:from the original on 12 July 2017 6642:de Barros, Luiz (11 April 2014). 6602:de Barros, Luiz (29 March 2016). 5625:from the original on 15 June 2015 5469:from the original on 5 March 2016 5219: 5201:from the original on 30 June 2017 4966: 3836: 3643:Couples marrying in terms of the 3394:United Christian Democratic Party 2960:United Christian Democratic Party 2851:Pan Africanist Congress of Azania 1068:, launched an application in the 1060:Minister of Home Affairs v Fourie 877:Minister of Home Affairs v Fourie 669: 8887:Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 8785: 8574:Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic 8344:Democratic Republic of the Congo 8074:Lesbian and Gay Equality Project 7971: 7897:NCGLE v Minister of Home Affairs 7719: 7701: 7671: 7634: 7612: 7582: 7559: 7541: 7522: 7489: 7470: 7444: 7418: 7393: 7363: 7333: 7303: 7254:Randall, Devin (13 March 2020). 6836:from the original on 16 May 2018 6661:de Barros, Luiz (4 April 2014). 6321:"Kopo ya setifikeiti sa lenyalo" 6295:"Kopo ya setifikeiti sa lenyalo" 5842:from the original on 26 May 2019 5816:from the original on 26 May 2019 5655:from the original on 26 May 2019 5121:Molao wa Dikgolagano tsa Selegae 3709: 3589:Same-sex sexual activity illegal 1066:Lesbian and Gay Equality Project 880:on 1 December 2005 extended the 814: 8882:Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten 7284: 7266: 7247: 7184: 7165: 7135: 7122:archbishop.anglicanchurchsa.org 7110: 7092: 7074: 7056: 7040:Top 10 gay wedding destinations 7032: 7008: 6976: 6944: 6912: 6880: 6848: 6816: 6785: 6731: 6711: 6692: 6673: 6654: 6614: 6595: 6574: 6539: 6504: 6479: 6467: 6446: 6420: 6394: 6365: 6339: 6313: 6287: 6261: 6232: 6203: 6184: 6165: 6146: 6127: 6108: 6090: 6059: 6029: 5993: 5963: 5933: 5907: 5880: 5868:from the original on 2 May 2014 5854: 5828: 5802: 5775: 5727:"Green light for gay marriages" 5693: 5667: 5637: 5532: 5501: 5481: 5429: 5399: 5369: 5349: 5323: 5303: 5273: 5255:Du Bois, François, ed. (2007). 5248: 5239: 5213: 5183: 5094:Wet op Burgerlike Verbintenisse 5057: 5003:Human Sciences Research Council 3830:Civil Union Amendment Act, 2020 3666: 1026:Du Plessis v Road Accident Fund 777: 768: 755: 728: 719: 9059:British Indian Ocean Territory 7685:. New York City. 9 June 2021. 7496:Flynn, JD (22 December 2023). 6759:10.1080/19962126.2007.11864931 6115:Fraser, Luke (10 April 2024). 6066:Rahim, Zamira (28 June 2021). 5786:. redOrbit. Associated Press. 3568:Same-sex sexual activity legal 1089:Fourie and Bonthuys requested 710: 701: 627: 614: 1: 8235:Category:LGBT in South Africa 7911:Du Toit v Minister of Welfare 7873:Sexual Offences Amendment Act 7846:Section 9 of the Constitution 5318:Transvaal Provincial Division 5177: 5130:Molao wa Dikopanelo tsa Mmuso 4834:Anglican Diocese of Cape Town 3900: 3876:recognised the validity of a 3858:Recognition of foreign unions 3846:section 9 of the Constitution 3821:National Council of Provinces 3702:. A person married under the 3595: Prison but not enforced 1263:National Council of Provinces 939: 902:National Council of Provinces 511:Timeline of same-sex marriage 8275:Same-sex marriage in Africa 6511:de Vos, Pierre (June 2008). 4948:blessing of same-sex couples 3613: Enforced death penalty 1978:Dorothy Motubatse-Hounkpatin 1173:Paragraph 71 of the judgment 946:Constitution of South Africa 886:Constitution of South Africa 635:British Overseas Territories 7: 9415:British Antarctic Territory 8156:Out In Africa Film Festival 7890:NCGLE v Minister of Justice 6925:. Statistics South Africa. 6792:Levin, Dan (27 July 2010). 5035:LGBT rights in South Africa 5028: 3819:on 6 December 2018 and the 546:Divorce of same-sex couples 10: 9469: 7969: 6474:Civil Union Act 17 of 2006 6380:Parliament of South Africa 6247:Parliament of South Africa 4893:In 2015, the synod of the 3827:on 22 October 2020 as the 3509:Department of Home Affairs 3299:United Democratic Movement 2889:United Democratic Movement 2118:Tinyiko Nwamitwa-Shilubana 1198: 1134:Government of South Africa 1074:Department of Home Affairs 1057: 934: 909:fifth country in the world 506:Same-sex union court cases 501:Same-sex union legislation 9404: 9336: 9074: 8969: 8794: 8783: 8702: 8587: 8562: 8281: 8232: 8206: 8194: 8176: 8141: 8120: 8099: 8087: 8066: 7980: 7955: 7881: 7838: 7810: 7803: 6722:[2010] ZAWCHC 224 6552:South African Law Journal 5413:. 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Mail & Guardian. 5444:Supreme Court of Appeal 5314:[2002] ZAGPHC 1 5157:Mulayo wa u Ṱanganyiswa 5111: 4952:Archbishop of Cape Town 4847:Diocese of Saldanha Bay 4824:Christian denominations 4787:religious denominations 3907:Statistics South Africa 3874:Western Cape High Court 3718:A same-sex marriage in 3574: Same-sex marriage 3082:Nomopo Madlala-Magubane 2163:Mildred Ramakaba-Lesiea 1798:Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula 1300:Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula 1205:On 24 August 2006, the 1147:Johannesburg High Court 1099:Supreme Court of Appeal 1019:artificial insemination 927:, and remains the only 734:Courts have recognised 607:. May be registered in 8013:Beverley Palesa Ditsie 7571:17 August 2018 at the 5492:[2005] ZACC 19 5360:[2003] ZACC 11 5333:. Sapa. 31 July 2003. 5166:mThetho wobuLili buNye 5165: 5156: 5147: 5138: 5129: 5120: 5093: 5084: 5075: 4979: 3895:come out of the closet 3869:lex loci celebrationis 3723: 3615: 3558: 2343:Randall van den Heever 2038:Wilma Newhoudt-Druchen 1743:Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde 1286:Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka 1279: 1176: 541:Marriage privatization 9448:2006 in LGBTQ history 9306:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 8489:São Tomé and Príncipe 8349:Republic of the Congo 7904:Satchwell v President 7856:Alteration of Sex Act 7624:30 April 2018 at the 7149:. 16 September 2017. 7088:. Durban. 2 May 2009. 6726:Western Cape Division 6463:(in Afrikaans). 2007. 4974: 4879:Dutch Reformed Church 4780:Religious performance 3717: 3687:also apply under the 3683:that apply under the 3566: 3507:In October 2020, the 3379:Frederick van Heerden 3330:Independent Democrats 3266:Inkatha Freedom Party 2808:Independent Democrats 2624:Inkatha Freedom Party 2454:Dianne Kohler Barnard 1843:Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri 1275: 1219:domestic partnerships 1201:Civil Union Act, 2006 1181:Law Reform Commission 1166: 907:South Africa was the 867:Civil Union Act, 2006 601:Caribbean Netherlands 6461:Women's Legal Centre 6043:. 24 November 2021. 5977:. 23 February 2021. 5681:on 26 September 2007 5593:on 29 September 2007 5496:Constitutional Court 5383:. 30 November 2004. 5364:Constitutional Court 4855:Njongonkulu Ndungane 4798:Indian South African 4555:Outside South Africa 1733:Gratitude Magwanishe 1548:Pierre-Jeanne Gerber 1229:(ACDP) pushed for a 1095:Constitutional Court 872:Constitutional Court 551:Domestic partnership 8949:U.S. tribal nations 8944:U.S. Virgin Islands 8564:States with limited 8151:Mr Gay South Africa 7713:Pew Research Center 7555:. 29 December 2023. 7317:. 10 October 2015. 7224:. 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