NEWS Gay community did not react 'violently' to arrest threats September 28, 2004 JOHANNESBURG — In a news item issued on Saturday, Sapa reported gay and lesbian groups "reacted violently" to earlier reports that Johannesburg Metro Police would arrest marchers in drag on the grounds that people in drag were in disguise. In fact, the gay and lesbian organisations vigorously opposed the envisaged arrests and engaged the Metro police on the matter. The authorities eventually relented and men in drag were welcomed at the gay pride parade held in Johannesburg on Saturday. No threat of violence was made by the gay activists. – Sapa Related stories Gaypride: 15 years old and still going strong Police turn blind eye at gay parade