South African newspaper The Sunday Sun must print an apology after publishing an inflammatory article by journo Jon Qwelane.

Qwelane caused a stir earlier this month after writing that while he doesn’t approve of Robert Mugabe’s insanity, he does appreciate the Zimbabwe President’s anti-gay politics. Homo activists were not impressed and promptly organized a protest.

After hearing activist calls for media justice, press ombudsman Joe Tholoe ruled yesterday that while Qwelane didn’t necessarily incite homophobic hate, he did cross the line:

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