Bill awaits approval in Parliament
Activists decry recent incidents in Senegal and South Africa
Advocacy groups welcomed arrests, urged authorities to investigate other cases
South African organizations criticize government's silence
Advocacy organizations have welcomed arrests
Public comment period on proposed bill ended on Jan. 31
One victim forced to pay $600 for release
Mpho Falithenjwa died by suicide after he was bullied for being gay
Country's lawmakers urged to ban discredited practice
