Statement from Pastor Martin Ssempa and the Family Policy and Human Rights Centre to President Jacob Zuma not to jeopardise Uganda/South African relations by cancelling Mr. Jon Qwelane as Envoy to Uganda.
We would like to support your wise decision to send Mr. Jon Qwelane as South African envoy to Uganda and request that you do not listen to the homosexual extremists who are demanding that you disqualify him, and rather send an extreme homosexual propagandist. We have also learnt that because of Mr. Jon Qwelane views which are strong on traditional marriage, and who does not put sodomy as a major pillar of his foreign policy agenda, homosexual groups are demanding that you cancel his appointment.
We would like to say that Mr. Jon Qwelane views of understanding the importance of a traditional family are in tandem with Uganda’s society where sodomy is a crime against the order of nature. This is due to our national values contained in the legal, religious, cultural and natural beliefs. South Africa needs an evoy who understands Uganda’s societal views, and does not place the expansion of sodomy as the top agenda of his foreign policy. Therefore the cancelling of Mr. Jon Qwelane appointment due to pressure of homosexuals in South Africa threatens the delicate and good relationships between Uganda and South Africa.
We take this letter to remind you that South Africa has vast strategic economic interests in Uganda in the areas of communications, energy, banking, food and mineral sectors. These include household names such as MTN, Eskom, Stanbic, Nandos, and many others. The de-selection of Mr. Jon Qwelane and sending to Uganda someone who pleases the homosexual groups in South Africa threatens the good social standing of these companies in light of our nations values. You need to carefully weigh what is South Africa’s strategic interest in our nation and region. Is it business or sodomy?
Cancelling Mr. Jon Qwelane appointment and sending someone else due to the pressure of the homosexuals will trigger a widespread civil society protest which stands to affect the South African businesses in Uganda. This may incude the boycotting of your businesses as a means of sending our message across. A recent national survey showed that more than 95 percent of Ugandans are opposed to sodomy. Mr. President you have been to Uganda and understand our deeply cherished culture on the tradional family which is why you have proposed Mr. Jon Qwelane as the envoy to Uganda. We ask that you continue with your wise and prudent appointment of Mr. Jon Qwelane as the envoy to Uganda.
N.B. The opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of Independent Publications Ltd.
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written by Lenovo, January 27, 2010
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written by Mike ssepetuka, January 27, 2010
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written by Jon Doe, January 27, 2010
The Ugandan government cares more about money than about stupid, out-dated, colonial beliefs instilled by equally narrow-minded Christian facists over the centuries.
The Ugandan president, in the wake of immense international pressure, has indicated that the "kill the gays" bill will not be passed, why? Because they need and love money.
The author's argument is idiotic and smacks of a propagandist and uninformed, misinformed "opinion".
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written by Ben, January 27, 2010
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written by Hob, February 01, 2010
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written by Lee, February 05, 2010
Why do you hate homosexuals? They don't hate you.
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written by Lee, February 05, 2010
Why do you hate homosexuals? They don't hate you.
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written by Concerned, March 13, 2010
If South Africans decide that Mr Qwelane does not reflect our attitude to such events, it is our moral obligation to say so. We will not endorse another attrocity in the name of the majority.
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written by balugiire ronald, March 23, 2010
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