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Judgment reserved on issue of “Gay Marriage” in Church

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Proposed Amendments to the Children’s Act: Provincial Consultations & Invitation for Comments

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Nominations For CRL Commissioners Now Open Until 30 September 2018

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Religious Belief May Justify “Discrimination”

3/7/2018

Update On Recent or Current Religious Freedom Issues and Cases

3/7/2018

New Threat To Autonomy Of Churches In South Africa

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Getting Your House in Order: Establishing a Voluntary Association

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New Threat To Autonomy Of Churches In South Africa

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

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Minister Says “Religious Exemption Clause” Will Only Protect Sermons

31/5/2018

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