SA music teacher, fired for being gay, sues church for bias
Qnews Aug 12 08Source: Citizen , Independent Online , SABC News A tearful gay music lecturer who was given the boot by the Dutch Reformed (NG) Church in Moreleta Park told the Pretoria high court on Monday that he was fired because of his sexual orientation, Independent Online reports. Johan Strydom, 31, instituted a R100,000 [about $13,000 USD] damages claim for loss of income and the impairment of his dignity with the congregation after they abruptly terminated his services as a music lecturer at the church’s arts academy in July 2005. He is also demanding an apology from the church. The church, on the. Full story...
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