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Getting Your House in Order: Establishing a Voluntary Association

3/7/2018

New Threat To Autonomy Of Churches In South Africa

3/7/2018

New Threat To Autonomy Of Churches In South Africa

3/7/2018

Update On Recent or Current Religious Freedom Issues and Cases

2/7/2018

Sacrificing Tolerance on the Altar of Diversity

29/6/2018

Draft Code of Conduct for Religions in South Africa

20/6/2018

Why the Story of an American Baker Matters to Religious Freedom in South Africa

7/6/2018

Minister Says “Religious Exemption Clause” Will Only Protect Sermons

7/6/2018

Minister Says “Religious Exemption Clause” Will Only Protect Sermons

31/5/2018

Pastor Gets Prison Sentence for Offensive Remarks Towards Gay and Lesbian People

28/5/2018

Senior Christian leaders meet to discuss Code of Conduct

26/4/2018

FOR SA Live interview with Radio Tygerberg on CU Amendment Bill

18/4/2018

Civil Union Amendment Bill: Pro Forma Submission

13/4/2018

Comment Invited on Draft Code of Conduct for Religion

6/4/2018

Comment Invited On the “Civil Union Amendment Bill”

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