The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Tuesday said government would, through existing diplomatic channels, seek clarification on these recent developments from many major cities around the world.
In a statement, DIRCO said South Africa viewed the respect for the promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights and fundamental freedoms as a critical pillar of its domestic and foreign policies. "South Africa believes that no persons should be subjected to discrimination or violence on any grounds, including on the basis of sexual orientation," DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela said.
Monyela said government has been focusing on ensuring that acts of violence do not go unpunished, and that perpetrators are apprehended, prosecuted, convicted and appropriately sentenced.
"Our Constitution makes it impermissible to discriminate on the grounds of sexual orientation; therefore eradicating hate crimes and intolerance in regard to this matter remains a key preoccupation of government, working collectively and with the relevant civil society organisations," said Monyela.
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