(SOUTH AFRICA) - South Africa has become the first country on the African continent to authorise marriage for gay and lesbian couples after the controversial Civil Union Bill received the final seal of approval. The legislation, which was overwhelmingly approved by Parliament, was signed on to the statute book by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in her capacity as acting head of state while Thabo Mbeki attends a conference in Nigeria.
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