Comments on: Palomino Jama on Marriage Bill Hate: Equality Must Never Be Up for Debate

By: Zukiswa Jama

Zukiswa Jama — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:01:58 +0000

It can’t be that in South Africa even those are fundamentally against same sex relationships and marriages have still not learnt the meaning of equal rights for ALL. We still have a long way to protect our peers and children from hate. There is one thing for sure though…koshiyana ooMama ukondla!! We will not, we can never tire until we all have a shared experience of what Mzantsi can be.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:27:48 +0000

Currently the culture of marriage embodied by home affairs remains patriarchal, misogynistic and harmful for women (straight or lgbtqia). Women in straight marriage are second class citizens in home affairs procedures, discriminated against if divorced and excluded from systems. It makes one feel hopeless that our lgbtqia community will be treated equally under the law and in state institutions when half our population now, are not. Thank you for being there shouldering the heaviness of liberation. May your success find you quickly.

By: Themba Magaba

Themba Magaba — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:41:51 +0000

First of all, brilliant article. I share every sentiment expressed in the article. It’s clear that we still have a long way to go as a country. It was truly shocking to witness that type of hate directed towards the LGBQTIA+ and it needs to be condemned. The only solution is to find a common ground and that common ground begins and ends with respect. I hope more efforts are done to educate the black community about LGBQTIA+ matters as a means to address the hate.