Cape Town – Home affairs officials are being trained to respectfully manage LGBTI matters that cross their desks, such as same-sex marriages and sex changes, the department said on Monday.
The department had made inroads into attending to concerns about how officials were handling members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersexed community, following a meeting held in Pretoria in June.
Home affairs spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete said steps decided on included:
– Sending more official on a skills programme that includes a section on sensitivity on LGBTI rights. In 2015/16, 407 officials went through the course, compared to 355 in 2014/15;
– A practice note was distributed to all staff and front offices for use as a guideline on the Alteration of Sex Description and Sex Status Act, 2003 and other related civil matters and;
– A list of offices with marriage officers willing to conduct same-sex marriages was finalised so people would know where to go for these services.
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Home Affairs officials being schooled on LGBTI issues
Cape Town – Home affairs officials are being trained to respectfully manage LGBTI matters that cross their desks, such as same-sex marriages and sex changes, the department said on Monday.
The department had made inroads into attending to concerns about how officials were handling members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersexed community, following a meeting held in Pretoria in June.
Home affairs spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete said steps decided on included:
– Sending more official on a skills programme that includes a section on sensitivity on LGBTI rights. In 2015/16, 407 officials went through the course, compared to 355 in 2014/15;
– A list of offices with marriage officers willing to conduct same-sex marriages was finalised so people would know where to go for these services.
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Minor sees potential for growth in Africa
Minor Hotels has noted further potential for the growth of its property and brand portfolio across Africa.
“The continent has long been regarded as the ultimate destination – a cradle of humanity – that offers some of the most rewarding experiences that any discerning traveller could wish for,” Minor Hotels said in a statement.
It said the earlier acquisition of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, a well-known Portuguese-based brand with 14 properties across Portugal and Brazil, paved the way for the growth of the brand in Africa. “We see strong potential for the growth of our brands in Africa, including the opportunity to launch Tivoli in the region,” said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and COO of Minor International. “There is potential both in Portuguese-speaking countries such as Mozambique and Angola, but also in the Maghreb, where economic and cultural ties to Portugal and Europe in general, are strong.”
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10 Things To Know Before You Go To Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country rich in tradition and has a laundry list of incredible things to do in a relatively small area. It’s also growing more and more popular with travelers, as it’s a safe and affordable destination. But Ethiopia is quite different from other countries in eastern Africa. Here are 10 things to know about the culture, customs — and coffee — before you go to Ethiopia.
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