You must be 18 years old to marry in South Africa, same-sex or not.

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Same-sex couples are permitted to marry in South Africa. Under South African law, there is no difference between a same-sex marriage and an opposite-sex marriage. They are both marriages and there is only one kind of marriage.

South Africa is the only country in Sub-Saharan Africa where same-sex marriage is legal. It has been legal since November 30, 2006.

No countries in North Africa have legalized same-sex marriage.

No. In fact, homosexual activity is illegal in the Republic of Guinea.

South Africa, beginning on November 30, 2006.

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2. South Africa.

Same-sex marriage is not legal in Asia, except for in Israel. In Africa, it is not legal except in the country of South Africa. It is not legal in Eastern Europe. It is not legal in Central America. It is not legal in some US states. In South America, it is only legal in Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia. Same-sex marriage is legal in England, Wales and Scotland, but not in Northern Ireland or Australia.

Yes, joint adoption by a same-sex couple has been legal in South Africa since 2002. In 2006, same-sex marriage was legalized and since then all marriages are treated the same, including for purposes of adoption.

You didn't say which country. None of the provinces in Canada ban same-sex marriage, nor any provinces in Argentina, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa or Spain.

Personal finance guru Suze Orman supports same-sex marriage. In fact, she married her wife Kathy in South Africa.

Yes, same sex couples can get married in South Africa. There is specific national legislation to enable same-sex marriages. Once married, the same-sex couple are legally treated identically to a heterosexual married couple, including all the childcare, divorce and inheritance provisions.

South Africa recognizes three types of marriage and has enabling legislation for each. Heterosexual marriages, same-sex marriages and traditional marriages which include polygamy are recognized.

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Gay couple can legally marry in South Africa. Though the Civil Union Bill originally passed to legalize gay marriage was repeatedly challenged in court, it was never repealed. Civil and religious leaders with objections to same-sex marriage, however, are permitted to not perform the ceremonies after stating their objections to the state.

Exact numbers are difficult to determine due to legal and social factors. However, many African countries either do not legally recognize same-sex marriage or have laws that prohibit it. As a result, the number of same-sex couples marrying in Africa is likely low.

No. In fact, male homosexual activity is illegal in Lesotho, despite the fact that same-sex marriage has been legalized in South Africa, a country which completely envelopes Lesotho geographically.

Yes. Beginning March 29, 2014, it will be recognized as a marriage in England and Wales only. In the meantime, pursuant to Schedule 20 of the UK Civil Partnership Act 2004, a same-sex marriage formed in South Africa is legally recognized as a civil partnership in the United Kingdom.

Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in South Dakota effective June 26, 2015.

44% of South Dakota residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.

48% of South Dakota residents oppose same-sex marriage as of 2015.

There is no time in which homosexuality began in any country - homosexuals have always existed but have only recently sought open and honest lives with the rest of society.

South Africa has had a complex history - within and outside of the GLBT movement - but it was 1994 that sex between men was decriminalized (with sex between women having never been officially criminalized).

No, Governor Haley opposes same-sex marriage.

As of May 2014, South Dakota has not ruled on the constitutionality of South Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage.

Note: there has been no case brought before the South Dakota Supreme Court regarding South Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage. However, there are plans to file suit in South Dakota challenging South Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage in May 2014.

They do now.

Same-sex marriage has been legalized in at least some countries (or states) in North America, South America, Europe and Africa. One country in Oceania (New Zealand) is scheduled to begin marrying same-sex couples on August 19, 2013. Several territories in Antarctica permit same-sex marriage, although marriages almost never happen there. Asia is the only continent where no country has legalized same-sex marriage.

Yes, Senator Birmingham from South Australia publicly supports same-sex marriage.

No. South Dakota law will not recognize a same-sex marriage, even for the purpose of divorce.

There were no gay marriage laws in 1963. The Netherlands was the first country to open civil marriage to same-sex couples in 2001, a long, long ways off from 1963. Belgium became the second in 2003. Several Canadian provinces extended full marriage to same-sex couples from 2002 to 2004 and it became federal law in 2005. Same-sex marriage was also legalized in Spain in 2005 , in South Africa in 2006, and in Norway effective in 2009. In the USA, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004. New Jersey allowed same-sex civil unions (not marriage) in 2006. California was the second US state to allow same sex marriage in 2008.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

It is projected that the state of South Carolina will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples beginning November 20, 2014.

In the civilized world, no it is not, not even in places where it is not legal. There are some countries, mostly in Africa and in the Middle East, where it is actually a crime to participate in or attempt a same-sex marriage.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Kenya. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Kenya.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Uganda. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Uganda.

No same-sex couples have legally married in Uganda. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Uganda.

From 2007 to 2009, 1,572 marriages were registered in South Africa.

Yes. In some US states, laws were passed. In all US states and territories, however, same-sex marriage is now legal as the result of a ruling by the US Supreme Court. The situation in Canada is identical. Mexico is moving towards the situation. Most countries in Western Europe have passed laws legalizing same-sex marriage, as has South Africa, Uruguay and Argentina.