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The couple who tied the knot in a traditional Zulu and Tswana wedding while dressed in traditional attire say they will not be fazed by the criticism being aimed at them by social network users and Zulu culture experts.
Thoba Sithole, a Zulu from KwaDukuza, and Tshepo Modisane, a Tswana from Johannesburg, tied the knot on Saturday in KwaDukuza with about 200 people, including family, friends, onlookers and the media in attendance.
“In the olden days there were homosexuals, but when a gay child was born the family used to slaughter an animal to plead with the ancestors to intervene and take the evil spirit away from the child.”
“However, now the constitution recognises homosexuality and gay marriages and the biggest challenge we are facing is how do we continue to call something a taboo if it is recognised by the constitution.”
He said the marriage was an insult to Zulu forefathers because marriage was traditionally a way to expand the family. Wives were expected to give birth to children who would carry their families’ names forward. Homosexuality made this impossible, said Mkhize.
However, Sithole, an IT specialist based in Johannesburg, said:
“If being gay is evil, why did God create gay people? Gays are born gay and according to a Bible scripture we were all created by God, so I don’t see anything evil about being born gay because it means that God wanted you to be gay.”
Modisane said they did not need to justify their wedding to the public because it was only between them, and to make them happy.
“We decided to have a traditional wedding because we firstly wanted to show people that being homosexual can be part of an African culture.
“Secondly, we wanted to celebrate the love we have for each other and show people that we don’t feel ashamed for the choices we have made in our lives,” said Modisane, who works as a chartered accountant in Johannesburg.
The couple said the support they had received from their families made it easier for them to tie the knot.
“My family has always been there for me and had always been there for me even in my previous homosexual relationships,” said Modisane.
Sithole said his mother had always told him how she was looking forward to seeing him getting married to his partner.
They started dating in 2011 after they had been friends for some time.
Modisane said he was attracted to Sithole because he was a well-grounded man who loved God and was someone who could bring stability in his life.
Sithole said their next step after the wedding was buying a home and starting their own family. “We are fully committed to each other and we believe children form an important foundation in bringing stability in one’s life,” he said. “We will be adopting two kids – a boy and a girl – to be part of our family.”
Agencies
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kakolwe
April 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Did you see the catch janet c? ‘Their CONSTITUTION allows it! So Kasonkomona & that might as well migrate to RSA. In Zed ZERO! WHEN REFERENDUM SETS IN, I’LL MAKE SURE EVERYONE Kicks it out!
Alfred
April 10, 2013 at 5:27 pm
If i knew 1 or 2 gays in zambia, i wud be the first to set them ablaze in that house coz thats what the bible i read says Leviticus 20.13
Ba game
April 10, 2013 at 6:24 pm
i’v neva seen animals doin such an idiotic shits lyk dat, but why ass human beings? the ones who should control animals, so i sugest animals ar beta than ass… oh! oh! oh! sory i mean beta than us coz i’v neva sen a male amimal dipin its animalhood into the sewer line.
Genaro the Analyst
April 10, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Men men men men!!!! Guys ninshi….they also need shariya law in RSA. Analyzed
chilly
April 10, 2013 at 6:35 pm
So what you idiots. Why can’t you see to consent adults in love than seeing your sorry asses on higher chairs because you are not gay. Face it some pipo will be gays some will be shallow minded some will be HIV and some will be straight.be open mnded because no one knows how it feels like to be gay other than the gays themselves. ****** lyobe.
Janet c
April 10, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Mwamona ka – I have been vindicated, gays are here to stay in Africa. I can’t wait for Zambians first gay wedding niza vina mumvelako chabe!!!!
And congrats to the newly weds – I am sure their marriage will be happier than majority of dysfunctional Zambian marriages
bushmaster
April 10, 2013 at 9:51 pm
That will be a great day, that & the first Gay Pride Parade.
maikalange
April 10, 2013 at 11:06 pm
shut up u married man hunter
Matti
April 10, 2013 at 6:52 pm
Sodom and Gomorah for real, fire will rain on them one day,
This is really disgusting,
This can’t be true am sure its a clip from a certain movie. Eish
The One
April 10, 2013 at 6:54 pm
DOGS IN HUMAN SKIN
Genaro the Analyst
April 10, 2013 at 6:58 pm
@Chilly you must be gay, being open minded vichani…you were created in God’s image and in compatibility with a woman…treat your openedness with care kah….if you were in my country-Afgan your neck would have been a demostration of our land laws. Analyse
taboo
April 10, 2013 at 7:01 pm
aba bafikala havent they tested the switness of a woman..these idiots rae mad..honestly this shit is discusting…c’mon fellas…go for girls you enjoy all the sensation,the adrenaline when you r kissing,touching,feeling..ba mambala you dnt knw wat u r missing
elijah
April 10, 2013 at 7:19 pm
“Do not be decieved, it is because of these things that the wrath of God is comming on mankind”
ama Zambians ubututu!!!
April 10, 2013 at 8:16 pm
keep your rubbish to yourself!
vivian
April 10, 2013 at 7:30 pm
thats nice,i am lesbian,thoughthe law wont allow me to marry,i am ina re;ationship with a woman with the blessing of family and friends,we love each other,people of zambia,you will never change our sexual orientation
illusion
April 10, 2013 at 7:32 pm
thats a wake up call for zambia,we need to change laws,homosexuality is there we shall not change anything,lets all support them
Chipwiti
April 10, 2013 at 7:51 pm
May be we need sharia law to bring sanity in this rotten nation
BOKO HARAM
April 10, 2013 at 8:10 pm
The woman standing besides the two men in the first picture looks like Jean Kapata maybe she was the guest of honour
ama Zambians ubututu!!!
April 10, 2013 at 8:15 pm
So What? Welcome to the real world!!
ama Zambians ubututu!!!
April 10, 2013 at 8:18 pm
Zedians are stinking their heads in the sand. wake up and smell the coffee
ama Zambians ubututu!!!
April 10, 2013 at 8:19 pm
*sticking* not stinking!!
hunk
April 10, 2013 at 8:25 pm
@janet a vicarious thrill out of evil can neva b justified..janet u shud find a man in yo life. Yo tone is full of negative connotations towards straight pipo. Do u hv a guy problem?
kakolwe
April 10, 2013 at 8:53 pm
C’mon janet c! Hapily ever after? You ust be kidding, watc cheaters tonight! These actors o back & do the real thing that Munyelo is doing. The one who cries loud is thay 1 with a ripped assss.
impa kalu
April 10, 2013 at 9:08 pm
sex between man and woman was created by GOD So if gay 2 man was introduced why not 2 animal which dnt think lyk man still enjoy it da way GOD wnted man to enjoy it? Homosexual the devils ideal GOD HELP MAN HAS GONE MAD
Janet c
April 10, 2013 at 9:37 pm
@hunk – I have a man and he satisfies me thanks
maikalange
April 10, 2013 at 11:05 pm
married man eater iwe fuseki!
Janet c
April 11, 2013 at 12:40 am
Well whatever insults you hurl have no impact whatsoever on me – if I were you I would save your energy then just maybe your wife will stop shagging the gardener, or better still the maid!!!!
Janet c
April 10, 2013 at 9:40 pm
@ Alfred, I guess your bible also allows you to set ppl ablaze also known as murder!!! My bible says love all humans regardless of their personal choices in this life
☻
April 10, 2013 at 9:43 pm
God made every asshóle stop complaining
chaleshi
April 10, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Janet c, what is wrong with atitude? on one breathe you are justifying your feelings towards your same sex on the other you have a man who satisfy you. In SA they recognize satanism, shud we start to advocate for it just because satanists have the right to worship? please guys lets read betweenthe lines. those advocating for some of rights are up to no good.
Janet c
April 11, 2013 at 9:51 am
@ Chaleshi – let me make one thing clear. I am heterosexual in a very loving relationship with a man. Is there anything wrong with promoting the rights of marginalised people?
Abraham Lincoln was a strong advocate for black people – he was white – he didn’t have to be black to champion black people’s rights.
You guys really need to start having rational arguments – this is why zambia is so backward and under-developed
Alfred
April 10, 2013 at 10:31 pm
@janet c uliko bwino ngati ndiwe okwatiliwa siuli monga imbwa zinzako, malepe monga matu ya elephant.
Janet c
April 11, 2013 at 12:38 am
@ Alfred – I guess. You have been raping elephants too, otherwise how would you know an elephant’s intimate anatomy. You are such a fool can’t you make constructive opinions and arguments
sting
April 10, 2013 at 10:31 pm
This is bullshit
Daily Sun
April 10, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Zulu King Zwelithini has reacted with shock to the gay marriage Daily Sun reports that King Zwelithini said homosexuality was not holy. “I’m sure even in God’s eyes homosexuality is not holy.
jack
April 11, 2013 at 12:24 am
Incest ,these guys are sick ,they need panel beating,so if u one of them,then the virus is on u.women are good.bafi kala
Wa kwamwanjawanthu
April 11, 2013 at 4:44 am
How does a gay couple manage to touch the breasts? Can’t imagine life without breasts.
jinx
April 11, 2013 at 6:29 am
Let’s respect human rights even in the bible It there,let them do it.If you want provide your daugher!
ka
April 11, 2013 at 6:47 am
What if we say 75% of the population were ‘born’ with a passionate repulsion to homos. Would it justify a movement? I say it now, In my Zambia, gays will remain in hiding just as thieves.
hunk
April 11, 2013 at 7:30 am
@janet laws on wt & wt nt 2 do r meant 4 yo own gud. Do u undstnd tht th anus is an exit 4 fecal waste & th vagina is primarily for procreation? A thousand diseases r cud b contracted frm the anus. If it was ryt 2 b gay then y do u thnk God made eve & nt evans 4 adam?
CK
April 11, 2013 at 9:19 am
SICK MINDS!how do you f**** a fellow male or female?
Its ok...!
April 11, 2013 at 9:49 am
Finding pleasure in the sewer line is STUPIDITY to the highest level.Let us not mistaken INSANITY to RIGHTS.All those advocating for gay rights need deliverance because they are agents of the devil……
Wils
April 11, 2013 at 10:01 am
If u ko these guys dogs u r wrong bcoz. U cnt find gayism in dogs. So animals ar better than this gay demons
sad face
April 11, 2013 at 10:06 am
If those in sodom and gomorrah.. Where distroyd.. What of this pice of junk!!! Await distruction with a surity….. M0F0s….
mimi
April 11, 2013 at 10:18 am
ata ifyabupubafye…..
Uncle B'
April 11, 2013 at 10:42 am
Call it whatever u may want to call it a WRONG is a WRONG regardless of how many pipo support it. Homosexuality is an abomination before God and we can never change it no matter how much money is invested into the movement. Judgement is coming very soon…
warren wuzzygenius mwamba
April 11, 2013 at 3:39 pm
the end is near,we are living in the last days ,this is the last of mankind on earth,believe it or not but its true.
Gettolink
May 22, 2013 at 8:37 pm
wat will animals call us. this is total booshiit.