Gay Marriage, Abortion Rights Not Under Threat – Presidency

The presidency has poured cold water over suggestions by conservative Christian lobby groups that President Jacob Zuma will change legislation on abortion and same-sex marriages.

Presidential spokesperson, Vusi Mona, says that while the president has invited Christian groups to come and debate these issues, Zuma will nevertheless uphold the Constitution.

However, Family Policy Institute (FPI) director, Errol Naidoo, says that Zuma had promised worshippers at Rhema Church during his election campaign that he would consider requests to change legislation permitting abortion and same-sex marriages.

“This is a crucial time to speak up for the right to life of pre-born babies. President Zuma has indicated that he is open to scrapping the abortion legislation," states Naidoo.

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