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Pride parade: The Women’s Legal Centre and the Triangle Project say it is important for the law not to force anyone to choose between who they are and who the law wants them to be to seek and receive protection of their marriage or relationship. (Rodger Bosch/AFP)
ALTERATION OF SEX DESCRIPTION AND SEX STATUS ACT 49 OF 2003

Separate marriage laws marginalise queer people

The law must recognise, respect and protect individuals’ right to give expression to their culture, traditions and religion in their marriages

  • Charlene May
  • Mandi Mudarikwa
  • Estian Smit
7 min read