South Africa respects Uganda's anti-homosexual laws: Zuma

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South Africa respects Uganda's anti-homosexual laws, President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday.

Responding to a parliamentary question on whether he intended to clear South Africa's policy position regarding Uganda's anti-homosexuality law, Zuma said: "South Africa respects the sovereign rights of other countries to adopt their own legislation."

"In this regard, through diplomatic channels South Africa engages with Uganda on areas of mutual concern bearing in mind...read more here: South Africa respects Uganda's anti-homosexual laws: Zuma