Gays flaunt it at the Johannesburg Gay Pride march recently held here. South Africa is the only African country where gay marriage is legal, but advocates and opponents of gay rights both agree that challenges to the law are mounting. (Nicolas Brulliard/GlobalPost)
South Africa debates same-sex marriage
Gay marriage has been legal for three years, but some groups want to overturn ruling.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — When the Joburg Pride parade proceeded through the northern suburbs of South Africa’s largest city recently, the reaction from onlookers seemed one of overwhelming support. Residents waved friendly signs, drivers honked and even traffic controllers showed their solidarity by sporting tutus.
South Africa is the only country in Africa to allow...
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Child mortality rises in South Africa
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - September 19, 2009 08:20 ET
New health minister launches programs to prevent more deaths.
"District 9" puts spotlight on South Africa's housing crisis
Erin Conway-Smith - South Africa - September 17, 2009 16:01 ET
Movie shows shacks for aliens, where many blacks still live 15 years after apartheid.
Canadian decision riles South Africans
Erin Conway-Smith - South Africa - September 9, 2009 05:35 ET
Black and white South Africans outraged at Canadian decision to grant man refugee status because he is white.
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Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - August 20, 2009 12:10 ET
Caster Semenya has won a World Championship, but now many ask if she is really a woman.
These legs are made for running
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Florence? Siena? No, Pretoria.
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - August 9, 2009 12:02 ET
Tuscan villas the rage in South Africa, but many architects are appalled.
Florence? Siena? No, Pretoria.
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - August 9, 2009 12:02 ET
Tuscan villas the rage in South Africa, but many architects are appalled.
South Africa's water conundrum
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - August 5, 2009 07:19 ET
Climate change and economic growth drain South Africa's low water supplies.
South Africa's water conundrum
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - August 5, 2009 07:19 ET
Climate change and economic growth drain South Africa's low water supplies.
Workers take to the streets in South Africa
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - July 30, 2009 12:00 ET
The economic downturn, along with unmet expectations, fuels strike season.
Workers take to the streets in South Africa
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - July 30, 2009 12:00 ET
The economic downturn, along with unmet expectations, fuels strike season.
Nelson Mandela: So big, he's a holiday too
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - July 29, 2009 13:08 ET
The declaration of Mandela Day on July 18 honors South Africa's former leader with call to humanitarian service.
1 year until South Africa hosts soccer World Cup
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - July 18, 2009 11:51 ET
Hopes are high Africa's first World Cup will bring tourists and financial benefits.
On climate, it's Washington v. Beijing
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Africa's moment?
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South Africa succeeds with Confederations Cup
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - July 1, 2009 06:25 ET
Some seats are empty, but the sound of vuvuzelas fills soccer stadiums.
South Africa succeeds with Confederations Cup
Nicolas Brulliard - South Africa - July 1, 2009 06:25 ET
Some seats are empty, but the sound of vuvuzelas fills soccer stadiums.
Global Blogs:
Sweet smell of success
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After a good deal of fun, some out of date
Consumer Protection Act Series
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Did you know that thanks to the Consumer Protection Act, South Africans will be amongst the best protected consumers in the world – from October 2010 when the law comes into effect. Of course the legislation is not worth the paper it’s written on, if we as consumers don’t...
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The Pumphouse
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