About Us
FOR SA is a non-profit legal advocacy organisation committed to protecting the right to religious freedom as guaranteed by the South African Constitution.
Who We Are
FOR SA is a non-profit legal advocacy organisation committed to protecting the right to religious freedom as guaranteed by the South African Constitution. This includes defending parental rights and the freedom of religious organisations to define their own beliefs or doctrine and manage their internal affairs without undue interference from the State or any other party.
We are firmly committed to preserving a society in which all people remain free to express, celebrate, and live out their faith, beliefs, and convictions. Our work is driven by a clear purpose: to ensure these freedoms are protected for present and future generations.
Our Neutrality
As a legal advocacy organisation, FOR SA is firmly neutral in its approach:
Faith neutral.
We defend the rights of people of all faiths, as well as those who hold no faith, because every individual has the freedom to choose what they believe, or do not believe.
Doctrinally neutral.
We do not promote or favour any interpretation of religious texts or ideologies. Our role is to defend each person’s right to make these choices for themselves.
Politically neutral.
We are willing to engage with any political party or movement that seeks to understand and uphold the right to religious freedom.
Our Work
In fulfilling our mandate, FOR SA is actively involved in:
making representations to Government, Parliament, Chapter 9 institutions and the courts to protect and promote religious freedom rights;
educating and equipping the religious community on their legal rights and responsibilities;
raising awareness of current and emerging threats to religious freedom, and advising on appropriate responses;
empowering and assisting individuals and organisations to participate meaningfully in democratic law-making processes;
advising and supporting religious institutions, organisations, businesses, or individuals when their religious rights are threatened;
building relationships and strategic partnerships with various stakeholders and local or international allied organisations; and
responding in the media to issues affecting religious freedom.
FOR SA is entirely dependent on voluntary donations
While FOR SA collaborates strategically with other like-minded organisations on specific issues, no other organisation in South Africa has the same focused mandate to uphold and defend religious freedom. We invite you to support FOR SA in protecting and promoting this fundamental right for all South Africans and to educate yourself about religious freedom issues in the country.