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Union Buildings Pretoria

When the Mask Slips: The Truth Behind the CRL’s Consultations on Religion

26/3/2026

PRESS STATEMENT: CRL Advances Section 22 Process Despite Ongoing Legal Challenges

PRESS RELEASE: SIU Corruption Findings Do Not Justify State Control of Religion

13/2/2026

PRESS STATEMENT: Faith Communities Speak with One Voice: No Mandate for State Regulation of Religion

16/1/2026

STATEMENT: FOR SA Statement on Xulu Resignation, CRL Section 22 Committee

20/11/2025

High Court Asked to Strike Down CRL’s Section 22 Committee: Evidence of Bias, Overreach and Abuse of Power Revealed

3/10/2025

PRESS RELEASE: FOR SA Media Statement on Launch of CRL Section 22 Committee

20/6/2025

False allegations against FOR SA and Michael Swain

14/5/2024

FOR SA PRESS RELEASE: Signature of Hate Speech Bill a Big Blow For Religious Freedom - 14 May 2024

22/4/2024

JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Coalition deeply disappointed with DBE’s response on ECE Toolkit concerns

10/4/2024

PRESS RELEASE: FOR SA Challenges DBE's Denial of Transgender Ideology in ECE Toolkit

PRESS RELEASE: Department of Basic Education Sparks Controversy with Implementation of ECE Toolkit

21/2/2024

PRESS RELEASE: FOR SA ADDRESS PARLIAMENT ON SPY BILL

12/2/2024

PRESS RELEASE: CONCERNS GROW AS DEADLINE TO COMMENT ON THE SPY BILL LOOMS - 12 February 2024

5/12/2023

The latest version of the Spy Bill still threatens religious freedom

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Our articles offer clear, thoughtful insights into issues that affect religious freedom in South Africa. They are written to help individuals, faith communities, and organisations understand their constitutional rights, stay informed about current developments, and engage confidently and responsibly in public discussions.

12/11/2020

Medical doctor “cancelled” for presenting an alternative medical viewpoint

10/11/2020

UN’s definition of “hate speech” is a serious threat to free speech

26/10/2020

FOR SA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DAY (OCTOBER 27th) WITH ITS “VIRTUAL ROADSHOW”

22/10/2020

FAQs ON LEVEL 1 REGULATIONS: PLACES OF WORSHIP

13/10/2020

FOR SA VIRTUAL ROADSHOW - 27th October 2020

30/9/2020

REMINDER – A WEEK LEFT TO COMMENT ON VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES BILL, 2019

28/9/2020

Update on Recent or Current Religious Freedom Issues and Cases

28/9/2020

Further opening up of religious gatherings at Alert Level 1 – cause for celebration, or concern?

28/9/2020

Conflict between Hindu and Christian faiths in Chatsworth hotting up

28/9/2020

SAME-SEX COUPLE ENTERS FRAY, WANTS R2 MILLION FROM BELOFTEBOS

28/9/2020

POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CASE FOR FAITH-BASED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

10/9/2020

WCED’s draft Guidelines on Gender Identity give serious cause for concern

9/9/2020

Letter to President 7 September 2020

9/9/2020

Letter to President 7 September 2020

9/9/2020

President’s meeting with Interfaith leaders on Wednesday, 2 September 2020