South Africa 's post-apartheid constitution bans discrimination against gays -- the first in Africa to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation . Human Rights Watch fears new law risks worsening harsh treatment of gays . In eastern British nation , jail time for homosexual acts could be April . Homosexuality is illegal in most countries in region , including South Africa 's and South Africa 's . Uganda constitution bans discrimination based on sexual orientation .
Human Rights Watch fears new law risks worsening harsh treatment of gays . In eastern British nation , jail time for homosexual acts could be April . Homosexuality is illegal in most countries in region , including South Africa 's and South Africa 's . Uganda constitution bans discrimination based on sexual orientation .