South African court dismisses lesbian couple
In Johannesberg a South African lesbian couple's application for appeal was dismissed by the Constitutional Court. The two were attempting to appeal a verdict by the Pretoria High Court which refused to legalize their marriage. In their explanation, however, the top court said the couple "raised important questions relating to South Africa's common law, which should first be considered and determined." The women, Marie Fourie and Cecilia Bonthuys, have been unable to do simple things such as open a joint checking account without some sort of legal standing. They've been together since 1994. News24
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