I never attacked Mugabe � Mogae

The neighbouring country’s leadership has not taken kindly to Mogae’s alleged criticism of the aged statesman’s position on Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) groups. Mogae argues that he was misquoted.

“I never mentioned Mugabe or any president in my speech. I made the speech at a UN meeting last September.  What I said is that I used to hold the same beliefs as my African counterparts with regards to LGBT issues but I have since been converted.  “The only country I mentioned at the UN meeting is South Africa which I said is the most liberal when it comes to issues concerning LGBT groups,” Mogae told Mmegi by phone yesterday.”