South Africa investigates ‘gay slur’ King Zwelithini
South Africa’s Human Rights Commission is investigating reports that Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini called gay people “rotten” during a speech. The rights group says it has obtained transcripts of the speech to look into the matter. Read moreCuba Launches Anti-Homophobia CampaignThe royal household has denied that the king made any homophobic comments – and has
South Africa’s Human Rights Commission is investigating reports that Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini called gay people “rotten” during a speech.
The rights group says it has obtained transcripts of the speech to look into the matter.
The royal household has denied that the king made any homophobic comments – and has blamed “reckless translation”.
South Africa’s Times newspaper, which first carried the story, told the BBC it stands by its translation.