18+: South Africa was the first African country — and the fi…

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Did you know? South Africa was the first African country — and the fifth in the world — to legalise same-sex marriage, in 2006. It was written into Article 9 of the constitution drafted by Nelson Mandela after the end of apartheid. In 21 other African countries homosexuality is still criminalised.

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South Africa was the first African country — and the fifth in the world — to legalise same-sex marriage, in 2006. It was written into Article 9 of the constitution drafted by Nelson Mandela after the end of apartheid. In 21 other African countries homosexuality is still criminalised.

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