The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has strongly condemned recent comments made by artist Ngizwe Mchunu , who in a video circulating on social media denounced same-sex marriages and urged queer people to leave South Africa.

Deputy Minister Steve Letsike described the remarks as deeply offensive, reckless, and dangerous , stressing that they undermine South Africa’s constitutional democracy and human rights framework .

Defending Constitutional Rights

Letsike reminded South Africans that the country’s Constitution remains one of the most progressive in the world , guaranteeing equality, dignity, and freedom for all people — regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

“South Africa’s democracy is anchored in the values of equality, human digni

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