​“The ARU opposes homosexual ‘marriage’”. (Response to Christian Action Network Policy Survey)

​"Marriage" /Civil Unions: "Marriage is between a man and a woman. This is what will be legal and supported under an ACO-led government." (Response to Christian Action Network Policy Survey).

IFP - "All citizens of the Federal Republic of South Africa shall share in equal rights of sexual orientation." (IFFP Constitutional Assembly Submission)

COPE supports a "society where discrimination...based upon...sexual orientation...[is] condemned and where government moves aggressively to end such discrimination..." (COPE Policy Documents).

Opposes gay “marriage”. Media Release: Legalizing of Gay Marriages. 1/12/2004. www.vryheidsfront.co.za

The EFF is pro-homosexuality. “To oppose patriarchy, sexism, and homophobia and any discriminatory practices…” (EFF Constitution).

​Right to “sexual orientation” (DA Vision, Core Values and Principles)

The CDP opposes the demands of homosexual and lesbian groups to recognise homosexual “marriages” (response to Christian Action Network Policy Survey).

The Cape Party supports a system of direct democracy, where referendums could be held on such issues. Different areas or cantons, such as in Switzerland, could hold a referendum on such an issue. There could be some areas in the proposed independent Cape Republic that do legalise homosexual civil unions in their area and some that do not, based on the results of the referendum held in that specific area.

As early as 1987, the ANC promised it would protect 'gay rights' (Defiant Desire). “The ANC's support for the inclusion of sexual orientation in the equality clause of the Constitution” (50th National Conference in Mafikeng). “The right of all to freedom in regard to sexual preference" (Socialism is the Future, Build it Now! SACP Strategic Perspectives, April 1995)