… South Africa Legalised Same-Sex Marriage?
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… South Africa Legalised Same-Sex Marriage?
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On 1 December 2005, South Africa’s Constitutional Court handed down a judgment that would forever change what love could look like under the law. The Civil Union Act — the first of its kind in Africa — gave same-sex couples the right to marry. But it didn’t happen quietly.
In this episode, we go back to the fierce national debate, the homophobia disguised as tradition, and the courage of ordinary citizens who demanded equality. With reflections from key political figures like Hlomane Chauke and rare archival audio from Justice Albie Sachs, we remember the long walk to legal love — and why the fight still matters.
🎧 This is Remember When... with Andile Ndlovu. A podcast about the moments that shaped us. Weekly episodes drop Wednesday and are available wherever you get your podcasts.
The recording of Justice Albie Sachs, “Same Sex Marriage Decision in South Africa,” dated 9 April 2013 is courtesy of the University of Chicago Law School.