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Being Gay in South Africa, Lesbians Fear 'Corrective' Rape

South Africa is considered the most progressive country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The country boasts a developed economy, and has a post-apartheid constitution that stresses equal rights for everyone. It's one of the few countries in the world with a specific provision in its constitution prohibiting discrimination against gays and lesbians. It's also the only country in Sub-Saharan Africa where there are openly gay bars. But behind the gay-friendly exterior of South Africa, lies the...Full Story
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