Same-sex marriage now legal in South Africa. By CNN.com world news

"CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- With the deputy president's signature on a new law, South Africa on Thursday became the first country in Africa and only the fifth in the world to legalize same-sex marriages.

The Civil Union Act entered into force on the eve of a December 1 deadline set by the Constitutional Court for the government to change its marriage legislation to ensure full equality for gays and lesbians..."

POSTED on CNN.com: 11:18 a.m. EST, November 30, 2006
By CNN.COM World news
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