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By vanrozenheim
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(Johannesburg, South Africa) - Hatred for gay, lesbian and transgender people was often hidden in the guise of religion and culture, but homophobia is "fundamentally un-African", an organisation said on Thursday. "As the fifth country to legalise same-sex marriage, we urge our leadership to take the lead - on the African continent and internationally - in the struggle against all forms of prejudice against lesbian and gay people," said Nonhlanhla Mkhize, director of the Durban Gay and Lesbian Community and Health Centre. Mkhize urged religious and traditional leaders to demonstrate respect for diversity and human rights and "ensure that sexual minorities are treated with equality and dignity".
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