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What Happens When a South African Student Newspaper Lets Gays Kiss On The Front Page

THE SHOT — The front page Die Matie, the newspaper of Stellenbosch University in South Africa, that has the editor’s phone ringing with either praise or admonishment. The two gents were photographed participating in “Kiss in the Avenue,” where participants attempted to set a record for the most couples kissing at a single event; gays from all over joined in the fun. Editor Annelize Kloppers says, “This is the biggest reaction that I’ve had to any story ever.” Wait till you hit the big time.

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