MAMBA VOTER’S GUIDE
Who should you vote for? Mambaonline cuts through the electioneering spin and long-winded manifestos to bring you a guide on who supports your rights and who wants to take them away.
We focused on the more prominent political parties and sent the ACDP, ANC, DA, Cope, ID, FF+ and IFP a questionnaire and gave them a reasonable period to respond. Despite follow-up phone calls, only the ACDP, DA and ID bothered to reply.
We compiled our voter’s guide based on the answers we received, as well as the parties’ manifestos and websites, the OUT LGBT election survey, press statements and media reports. At the end of our guide we’ll tell you who we will vote for and which party Mambaonline.com endorses in the 2009 elections.
ACDP
With its conservative Christian background, the African Christian Democratic Party has been one of the most openly anti-LGBT parties in parliament. In its response to Mambaonline’s questions, the ACDP claims that the equality clause regarding sexual orientation in the Constitution “has been used to demand special privileges for one group of people over and above the rights of the rest of the populace.” In reality the sexual orientation equality clause has given LGBT people the SAME rights as others – not special privileges. The party also opposes same-sex marriage and would work to remove this right; probably by trying to change the Constitution. “Marriage is an estate instituted by God as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman,” it says. When it comes to hate crimes, the ACDP says it is concerned about the violence perpetrated on lesbians. It does not, however, believe that hate crime laws are required. While the party chose not to say if it would support the UN’s call to decriminalise homosexuality around the world, it did feel that “the death penalty is an extreme measure not to be condoned in this regard.” The ACDP, which currently has four seats in the National Assembly, seeks to limit LGBT equality and freedom of expression and aims to impose Christian “values” on what should be a secular government. If you value your liberty and freedom, do not vote for this party.
ANC
It was thanks to the ANC that the sexual orientation equality clause was included in our Constitution. It was also under an ANC-led government that many of our rights have been secured. Unfortunately, it has often been the courts that have forced government to make these changes (as was the case with same-sex marriage). Many have now lost faith in the party, as it has systematically sacrificed its human rights heritage for the sake of political expedience. In December last year, the ANC-led government shockingly failed to support a UN document calling for the decriminalisation of homosexuality; apparently in order to not offend African nations. (And let’s not forget the recent Dalai Lama fiasco.) The government has also failed to make any concerted effort to combat the rise of LGBT hate crimes; not even publicly condemning the sometimes deadly attacks. The ANC did not respond to our questions, but has said that it would oppose any move to change the equality clause with respect to sexual orientation. It says that it is also committed to ensuring that school learners are taught to uphold the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. Disturbingly, ANC head Jacob Zuma, who will most likely become the next president of the country, has in the past made homophobic comments; although he has also subsequently publicly apologised for these. Despite its history and background, the ANC has now lost the moral high ground when it comes to human rights. It’s continued mismanagement of policing, the judiciary, health and education is also not inspiring. The ANC has 297 seats in the National Assembly.
COPE
Initial indications were that political newcomer Congress of the People would be very friendly to gay voters, but its choice of former Methodist Bishop Mvume Dandala as its presidential candidate soured the party’s image for some. (Dandala was once co-chairperson of a group which actively opposed same-sex marriage legislation.) COPE failed to answer our questions but a spokesperson has been quoted as saying that “We believe in the supremacy of the Constitution (and in) civil union rights, including same-sex relationships.” Its manifesto also commits a COPE-led government to working “to create a climate of tolerance for different points of view”, and governing “in a manner that strictly respects our Bill of Rights.” When it comes to an international perspective, COPE’s manifesto calls for “a foreign policy firmly founded on the human and Constitutional rights provisions of our Constitution,” adding that “we should be unequivocal in the condemnation of countries that violate human rights”. Most notably, in a policy statement on its website, COPE commits itself to creating “society where discrimination… based upon… sexual orientation… [is] condemned and where government moves aggressively to end such discrimination…” Based on this, the party’s take on wider issues and its commitment to the Constitution, COPE appears to be a good gamble as a party that will protect LGBT equality. That said it is a gamble and remains an unknown that has not interacted much with our community.
DA
The Democratic Alliance is the largest opposition party in parliament, but remains encumbered by the perception that its constituency is primarily white and privileged. The DA is the only party in the election to have been open about its gay parliamentary candidates; with at least five gays and lesbians among the top 20 candidates in the party’s Gauteng parliamentary list. The DA is committed to keeping the sexual orientation clause in the Constitution, saying it “will never contemplate changing it.” The party supports civil unions, but is unclear on gay marriage, only saying that religious bodies should not be forced to recognise gay unions or marriages. The DA allowed its MPs to vote according to their conscience when it came to approving the same-sex marriage bill in 2006 (80% of its MPs voted in favour). It does not believe that hate crimes laws are needed, but does suggest a “focused police operation” to crack down on perpetrators. The DA is one of the few parties that believe that the principle of equality, including sexual orientation, must be included in school curriculums. The DA also says that, should it come to power, it will support the legalisation of homosexuality around the world. In fact, when the government last year shamefully failed to endorse a UN resolution calling for this, the DA was the only party to speak out and slam the government for its “failure to translate our domestic Constitution and legislation into international support for human rights.” The DA has forty-seven seats in the National Assembly, but could see its position as the official opposition dented by the new kid on the block; COPE.
FF +
The Freedom Front Plus has its roots in supposedly protecting the interests of white Afrikaans people, but has now evolved to focus
It’s COPE for me!. I notice that Mamba online has indicated that they will be voting for the DA. As an out and proud Gay Black Woman, the DA certainly does not represent or speak to me or my firends and family I’m afraid. Of my 8 closest friends (all gay and lesbian I might add), none are voting DA. Most are COPE, 2 ID and 1 ANC. It seems that we really do not have one gay community – we are completey divided and live in very different worlds! For most gay white men, I’m sure that the DA is the party for them – but as a Black Gay Liberals (think US Democracts or Labour in the UK), the DA is the party of the priviledged few. My HOPE is in COPE and I’m COPEing!
Samantha
Black, gay AND voting DA!. Samantha, you don’t seem to understand what being a liberal means. The American definition of “liberal” is what the rest of the world calls “social democratic” which is what the Labour Party also is. If those are the parties you identify with, then you are not really a liberal, although you may be semi-liberal.
The DA is a party for all South Africans from every background, community and socio-economic status. I’ll bet you haven’t even read the DA’s manifesto to see what its proposals are for improving the lives of the poor.
You may want to ask your COPE leaders why they REALLY formed the party. If they are honest with you, you’ll find that THEY are motivated by advancing the interests of the few, i.e. Mbeki’s cronies and inner circle favourites who were ousted at Polokwane.
Your ad. Jabba – Thanks for responding to my comment. I may not agree with you but you’re welcome to your opinion. My vote is my choice and if you’re trying to get me to switch to the DA – you’re going about it the wrong way by attacking me and my friends for not supporting your party of choice. Live and let live – we’re COPEing and standing up to defend the constitution which inlcudes the sexual orientation clause! COPE is my choice and voice – you’re welcome to vote as you wish. Lots of love, Sam.
Great @ Jabba!. Luv u! *smiley*
Disagree!. COPE has many members who were in government under Mbeki. They like him are responsible for a government that become in my opinion intolerant of different opinions, and almost belligerent to the public’s demand for change (look at Manto’s continued support under Mbeki and his cabinet members). When ousted Mbeki naively asked, “why did no-one disagree and challenge me when in office?” Perhaps this is one of the most politically naive, but telling questions ever……precisely, why did these men and women not resist those policies and mandates that we have now come to regret. COPE is not an option for me.
I trust you will receive my opinion from whence it has come. Genuine concern and respect for your opinion and choice.
Your response – Declarre. Thanks for the reponse. Your’e perfectly entitled to you opinion. Moreover, you’re welcome to vote for whomever you wish to do so – it’s a hard fought for democratic right which I treasure since neither myself nor my mom or dad was allowed to vote or have any say in government prior to ’94. I’ve indicated my choice and I’m happy with it. I suppose we will have to wait for the 23rd to see what the results are and who emerges as the official opposition. Take care and lots of love, Sam
Vote. DA to me are hypocrites, today’s newspaper had rumours of a DA/Cope Alliance ! Perhaps its now the ‘desperate alliance’ ?
A rumour or a fact? Anyway who cares – as long the opposition to the ANC and Zuma is enhanced.
Looks like DA. I have really struggled this year. I have always valued the ANC for having resisted local and international pressure on the equality clause, and ensure constitutional protection of GLT people. Unfortunately, i have become horribly concerned at the ANC’s international motions (or lack thereof), rhetoric on constitutional issues (Dali Lama – and I don’t like the dude myself) and perverse ironies when called to stand for something on principle. I cannot in all good conscience ignore these horrible betrayals of what was once a noble, principled party. The DA has never been a choice for me, being white, elitist and a party of individuals (as opposed to the collective). Under Tony Leon there was no-one other than him (and perhaps Gibson). Zille runs the risk of being another Tony, and is well advised to ensure the promotion and development of other competent people within the party.
Ironically I liked the ACDP when it first started out, although its radical fundamentalism has over time become a scary reality of Christian conservatism designed to hide intolerance and inconsistency. Love the sinner not the sin, has to be one of the greatest betrayals of principles ever. A politically correct form of expounding hatred for others.
COPE is not an option for me…….its a splinter of the ANC founded on ex-Mbeki loyalists. I did not like the ANC under Mbeki, and cannot endorse a party founded on its (the ANC’s) failings. These men and women were in government, responsible for many of the policies we have inherited, and thus have an inheritance in the damage caused. A new name does not hide a multiplicity of wrongs.
Alas it is only the DA, and then with some reluctance.
Any party that enhances democracy!. Any party that enhances our democracy is good. It would make sense to try our best to lift the recently undemocratic, dictatorial ANC out of their seats! We shouldn’t waste time on small, insignaficant parties.
Its nice to see an article like this on the website. As a conscientious voter and openly gay woman, i also did research on the various parties and had come to the conclusion that the only viable party to vote for would be the DA. Glad to see i’m not alone.
Day late dollar short. Thanks for this article, but it would have been nice to have seen it before the 15th, when I voted along with another estimated 16 000 voters. Yes the number is small but votes do add up.
I did do my own research in the end and my choice wouldn’t have been changed by this article, but I’m sure there are others out there who would have these opinions enlightening.
Your DA endorsement is short-sighted. I am an openly gay candidate placed 8th on the ID’s national parliament list and 3rd on the W Cape provincial list. It is unfortunate that you have endorsed the DA on the basis that it has de_clared 5 candidates as gay. The DA won’t even openly endorse gay marriage – rather it allowed its MP’s to vote against this on the basis of “conscience”. Contrary to your comment that the ID does not speak out about LGBT issues – except at election time – the ID was the only party to consult the LGBT community on the gay marriage issue and then vote against the Bill – not because we oppose gay marriage – but because the Bill (which became an Act) created a separate marriage – a separate but equal status – and because the Act allows Marriage Officers, including those employed by the State, to refuse to marry same-sex partners on their basis of their prejudiced beliefs. Just today, in Khayelitsha, the DA was completely absent amongst the crowd of supporters and protesters outside the Regional court where the trial of 9 men accused of the hate crime of murdering a young woman because she was Lesbian was meant to continue. The DA was the only political party not to be represented and to make a statement of support. Recently on a radio debate the DA representative asserted, after being challenged by a right wing party, that the reason they did not stop same-sex marriages being legislated is because they do not have the numbers in parliament to defeat the ANC. The basis of your support for the DA, particularly when it comes to LGBT issues, completely defies reason.
is this brett anderson again?
DA not so perfect. I have to agree with Brett. One reason I was hesitant about voting for the DA was that they didn’t take a stranger stance on gay marriage. When I first heard about Civil Unions, I was livid that a separate law was passed. But as time passed, I realised that sometimes we need to crawl before we can walk. Even a relatively liberal country as Denmark only allowed same sex marriage this year, after allowing civil unions earlier. So my hope is that as South Africans get more exposed to opening gay people, they will become more accepting of having the marriage act changed.
That said, the DA allowing it’s MPs to vote according to their conscience shows that 20% of their parlimentarians have none.
But I still gave the DA my vote, as it agrees more with me on other policies.
Good show!. Well done.
NOT the ANC. Interesting debate guys. I am 100% against an ANC vote, I think they (and particularly Zuma) are corrupting the country an – d leading us towrads being a banana republic. Zuma is homophobic and is also reaching out to fundamentalist Christian groups. In spite of our constitution the ANC government has opposed ALL progress the LGBT community has made in terms of fighting for our rights in court – they don’t abide by the constitution now, and I see this being more problematic if they get a 60% majority. If anything, do vote for a strong opposition to the ANC. My vote? The DA because of Helen Zille – being voted the best mayor in the world carries some value, and she’s sorted out much of the previous ANC mayor’s crap in Cape Town. Many others have the talk – she’s delivered the goods. And I lsimply ike the idea of voting for a woman.
Thank you for this very thorough review. I really am happy to see that COPE looks like it will also support our rights in the future, as I suspect that they and the DA could between them exert a very powerful influence in our favour over the next five years.
vote. definitely da all the way!!!
BLACK GAY AND VOTING DA. I have to disagree the arguement that the DA is for the privilleged few it might have started out like that but many things have changed over the years. If anything the ANC led leadership has benefited more than anybody else if you look at the the cars, the businesses and money that they have received they have all been on a 14year gravy train at the expense of the larger population. I dont really care who anybody votes for but the most important thing to protect now is our democracy and giving the ANC absolute power has already corrupted them absolutely.
DA is the future. The DA is rocking and not so ‘white’ anymore! The represent all South Africans and they give me the right to be the best I can be, without judging.
The colour of leaders are unimportant when it comes to delivery and good governance. Service delivery and good governance doesn’t have a colour unfortunately.
I’ve attended many DA rallies accross Gauteng and I must say that I spot very few white people.
The DA also seem to slowly change their leadership by introducing prominent black candidates who are fast climbing up the ladder. After 2014 the DA will surely look even more different from now.
I really don’t care what colour the leaders are. I have lived in ANC municipalities and I have lived in DA municipalities. One doesn’t have to be a scientist to figure out what is important at the end of the day. People need to stop voting with emotion and start voting with their brains.
I choose to live in South Africa and don’t want to live in another African country, run like an African country where they are always dependant on the West for money and assistance, but doesn’t want to aspire to govern like the West.
Viva DA Viva!
COPE at Cape Town Pride. Cope had a stall at Cape Town Pride in February and were visible – they have been talking to CT’s Gay Activists about the needs of the community going forward and seem to be okay? The jury is out!
DA white – bullshit. This perception that the DA is the “white” party that will “bring back apartheid” if they win, was a lie created by the ANC. In fact, for those who can remember, in old apartheid SA the DA (that were then the PFP) was about the only “white” party that did NOT endorse apartheid. The fact that it is white today, is just because us whities have not really had anywhere else to go. Unfortunately that “stigma” – true or not, will stick, which in my opinion, will make it very difficult for them to ever WIN an election in SA.
And even though I love Tannie Helen, I feel that the DA could not do anything REAL to break the ANC power in the last 15 years, so what will they do this time. I also sorta resent the fact that Zille focusses mostly on the Western Cape. They want that and to hell with the other 8 provinces???
COPE, unfortunately as said, does not have a track record yet. BUT for the first time there is a “new” party that is strong enough or the potential to become strong enough to really break the ANC rule. And they said they want to be a mixed race party, not only on paper, but in principle. And MOST importantly, they feel VERY strongly about protecting the Constitution, so I think our rights would be safe in their hands.
Then lastly, the fact that COPE is so young is actually a GOOD thing, because, if we whities, for once, got off our arses and got INVOLVED, rather that sitting back with a “lets see what happens” or “my vote wont make any difference anyway” attitude, we can actually help SHAPE COPE into anything we want to. But we need to get involved, INBETWEEN elections too. We are also to blame for what has become of the ANC and the country, because we sat back and let it happen, doing nothing.
So that said, my vote this year will be strategicly for COPE, in the hope that we can break the ANC 2/3 majority. The DA couldn’t in the last 15 years, even though, in my heart, I would really rather support them because I believe in their manifesto. But we need to vote with our heads this time, not our hearts. We NEED to break the ANC power.
And then, with the next election, once politics are more balanced, and COPE had the chance to prove themselves or not, we can vote for the DA again.
It really is our only way to stop Zuma having the power to destroy our country and constitution. So COPE this time around, and DA in my heart
COPE. At a rally at the University of Pretoria last month, Dandala was questioned on the issue of marginalised groups like the LGBTI community and he responded that South Africa is a secular society and as such his or other party memebers’ religious convictions are irrelevant and the he and the party is guided by the rights enshrined in the constitution
Cope’s bishop is anti-gay. COPE’s presidential candidate together with ultra-homophobe Errol Naidoo were in the Anti-Gay Marriage movement together as leaders.
Stay as far away from COPE as possible.
The only viable option for gay people is the DA.
No no. As said above, as the bishop HIMSELF admitted, COPE is fighting to protect the constitution, no matter what individual people’s personal views might be. I can promise you the DA also has many homophobe’s in their ranks too, hence the decision to “vote on your concience” and 20% of their leaders voted against gay marriage… Just because he is a bishop, does not automatically make him homophobic. Look at Tutu
Tutu has proven his support for gay rights, Dandala has not. What’s more, Dandala has been part of councils and organisations which have expressed anti-gay sentiment. And what is the point of promising to uphold the constitution, when the constitution can be changed.
I have been advising on these issues with leadership of COPE.. Hello everyone,
I Ian McMahon have been advising on LGBTI issues with leadership of COPE since February 2009. It is COPE’s position ? to uphold the constitution of our country and all the rights and duties enshrined in it, and commited not to any tampering with our existing hard-fought rights. I am deeply involved in LGBTI issues in South Africa and have used my experience to assist the party with information in determining their stance.
Everyone’s view here is important – and as in all politics, peoples views are their own and should be respected.
Guides like these published on Mamba are to assist you in making your decision and selection – and I request that people weigh up all the options ? but more importantly, Please make your voice heard with a X on 22nd April!
I URGE everyone just to VOTE!
thanx for this great voters guide,it’s so enlightening!!!!!
VOTE DA. The DA is the only possible choice for LGBTI people.
People should just be rational about this voting…Clearly some people have not been in workplace where black people still need to fight for positions that belong to them.We as young, black, educated and obviously smart still need to prove that we are capable.That is 15 yrs into our democracy.
If a black person gets a position, it’s just an organisation’s strategic decision to balance their BEE rating.They are window dressing with black faces.
DA will never be a democratic party, white makes still hate black and powerful guys..Putting DA in a position of power would be underming what aboTata uMadiba fought for.
Lekota failed SA as a defence minister, his soldiers were reported to be raping and killing people outside SA.Mbazima shilowa couldn’t even pay maintance fro his son.The ccourt had to intervene…siiis maan.
America voted Bush and was President of the most powerfull country in the world.Look at what he did to the USA?
Other than the accusations that just arose before his nomination for Presidency, would people say he’s a bad man?NO
Give uMsholozi a chance to lead us all.
VIVA ANC!!!!!!
Your sense of entitlement astounds.
never. never ever ever ever should zuma be president! i was never anti anc. just anti zuma. but zuma is now head of anc. and that then makes me anti anc. go cope! or DA!
Please. Please, oh please, give me ONE good reason why we should vote ANC. What is it that Zuma has, or has done that makes him credible in ANY sense? And really guy, if you think you have it bad as a black man in the workplace, you are deluded. Try being a white guy. What makes you think the jobs are supposed to be yours? These window-dressing guys gets top positions WITHOUT qualifications, and then fuck it up. And still you bitch about it??? Try having worked hard for a company for 12 years, proving yourself and your ability, and then having a snot-nose young black guy appointed as your boss, with NO qualifications for the job whatso-ever. Nice feeling there. You are deluded about the ANC. They are ruining the country, and worst of all stealing from their own people to enrich themselves, and somehow, you cannot see that? That really amazes me.
Angry white men. Yours is a typical emotional angry-white-man response, devoid of any truth or factual substance. Here are the FACTS:
1. White people are the biggest beneficiaries of BEE (yes, i can see your pale face going red)
2. White graduates have a 75% chance of getting a job within six months of graduating, compared to only 46% for black graduates from the same universities.
So the next time you take your chicken-running Australian-bound friend to the airport, ask him for the REAL reasons why he’s leaving! I can guarantee you that BEE or AA will NOT be on that list.
A number of South Africans have voted and that is an expression of how South African feel….Need I say more????
What??. This has to be one of the most arrogant, self-pitying and self victimizing arguments I have ever heard. Where have you been living? Currently 80% of civil government is black, with almost 90% of the top executive management positions being in the hands of black (often ANC members) hands. There is no fighting for these positions. Quite the contrary, even if you mess up, you are likely to retain the position with little, if any, move against you. We tolerate a great deal of non-delivery in this country, be it from black, white or any race group for that matter. Overseas these men and women would have been hounded from office for their inefficiencies.
If one looks to the private sector, then sure perhaps there is some validity to your representation argument. Although in the last 15yrs we are chalk and cheese from whence we have come. Companies now have numerous executive positions for people of all races, despite a official unemployment rate of 20% (unofficial 40%). people fight for work because there is so little going around, and not because of the colour of their skin.
USA. Yes, Fun-Fun, look what Bush did to the USA. He was voted in even though most of the USA hated him, and look what he has done. Now you INSIST on voting Zuma in, even though he has had over 700 fraud allegations against him and even though more than half the country, hell more than half of ANC supporters do not trust him. So where do you think that will bring SA. We are already the joke of the world because of Zuma and the ANC corruption. I seriously cannot understand how ANY intelligent person cannot see right through him.
You also complain that you “still have to prove yourself” to get a position. Are you deluded or what? EVERYONE has to prove themselves to get a job, regardless of skin colour. It is stupid BEE policies that made the youth of today that they can just walk into a high paying top job, because “they deserve” it. What a load of absolute bullshit. BEE has run it’s course. There are more rich black people today than white people. I think we should all be able to compete for the same job, regardless of skin colour. And if your skills beats mine in a job interview, you DESERVE the job rather than me, but if mine beats yours, the job is mine. Nothing racist, fair and square. Anyway, the youth of today were mostly born after 1994 so they had EXACTLY the same rights and opportunities than the white children, so why should they still get preferential treatment today?
USA. I guess I will be rubber stamping now that the results show that many South AFrican are sharing my sentiments.White people will never change the way they feel or treat black people.
I will not be apologetic about my statement, I am in a very white industry where most whiteies started as receptionists and interns with no tertiary education and they are in big position and I always have to fight for my promotion.
Let me tell I work very hard and also have the education to back that up?
Consumer scope still shows that the percentage of white people have no academic bacground and yet they still occupy big positions.
Let us give Msholozi a chance.
agreed. I wholeheartedly agree with the statement by mambaonline and the unequivocal support given to the DA.
DA vote from CT blck. Black gay and live in the most beautiful part of the country Cape Town and will vote DA for democratic and intellectual reasons. The social dynamics of the cape are enough to want to make any black man want to vote ANC – incomplete arguement I know but the years to come will see this issue play out on a larger scale.
COPE ALL THE WAY!!!!
ID. The only one that openly supports same sex Marriage.
It’s that simple, based on LGBT issues.
ACDP. I think I’ll just vote ACDP. No scandals about corrupt relationships, no fugly leaders in animal skins singing songs about killing people, no raping scandals, no ignorant “I took a shower”-remarks, no uneducated, arrogant youth leaders, no mud-slinging… And God’s on their side. What more can one ask for? Repent people! The future is with the ACDP!
Say what?. I seriously hope your being sarcastic here. The ACDP has no policies of its own, it has copy-pasted them all from the ANC. The only difference is when it comes to human rights. They say they will rule according to the ten commandments AND respect relgious freedom. Right there is one promise they are going to break, because the Ten Commandments do not allow for religious freedom (Thou shalt have no other God but me).
Not to mention the fact they oppose gay marriage.
But there is only one God, so why would it be so difficult to rule according to the Ten Commandments? Gay marriage? There’s no such thing. Marriage is between one man and one woman.
ANC gets my vote. Its rather cowardly for the DA do admit that they have openly gay wanna-be MP’s on their list yet refuse to recognise them as a special-interest group. Gays and lesbians, as with blacks, women and children, have historically suffered abuse, marginalisation and a lack of recognition. Its for this reason that we need laws that affirm previously marginalised groupings. In a still-homophobic and racist society such as ours (80% of South Africans are homophobic, according to the latest HSRC study), there can be no doubt that we need laws that specificly targets hate crimes. There is nothing “polite”, “middle class” or “liberal” about the DA’s stance on homosexuality. I think the word you are looking for is Republican!
The ANC gave us the world’s only explicitly pro-gay constitution and the Promotion of Equality Act (which the DA opposed). Despite Zuma’s homophobic rantings (for which he has apologised), he has an openly gay spokesperson/assistant in Zizi Kodwa, giving us the prospect of SA having its very first openly gay presidential spokesperson. The ANC Youth League has always championed gay rights, evenly recently announcing that “the ANC is for gays ans lesbians, rich or poor, and for the bling bling”. I’m voting ANC today; and so should every proud homosexual.
DA. DA Baby!