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A Call to Prayer | ‘Religion in Schools’ Case in Court Next Week

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“Watershed Case” on Religion in Schools, in Court in May

12/4/2017

UPDATE: CRL Rights Commission’s Report

12/4/2017

UPDATE: Hate Speech Bill

12/4/2017

Prince vs Minister of Justice & Others (Cape High Court)

12/4/2017

Qwelane vs Minister for Justice & Others (Jhb High Court)

12/4/2017

In re: De Goede Hoop residence, University of Pretoria (CRL Rights Commission)

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Faris vs TFD Network Africa (Cape Labour Court)

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Human Rights Day: A Battle for the Soul of the Nation

16/3/2017

FOR SA welcomes Pastor Barry Isaacs to our Leadership Team

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FOR SA in "JUIG!"

15/2/2017

Say “no” to regulation of religion before February 28!

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CALL TO ACTION: Say “NO” to the CRL’s Proposals for Regulation of Religion!

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FOR SA’s Submission on the Hate Speech Bill