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Union Buildings Pretoria

PRESS RELEASE: GOVERNMENT ENDS STATE OF DISASTER – KEEPS EXTRAORDINARY POWERS

PRESS RELEASE: FOR SA ASKS CRL TO INTERVENE IN DRAFT HEALTH REGULATIONS

28/2/2022

PRESS RELEASE: Freedom of speech victory for Chetty case

PRESS RELEASE: Beloftebos seeks amicable resolution of same-sex marriage case

18/1/2022

PRESS RELEASE: FOR SA asks to appeal High Court judgment on religious gatherings

13/1/2022

PRESS RELEASE: PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS CASE HEADS TO COURT

17/11/2021

PRESS RELEASE: CHALLENGE TO GOVERNMENT’S BAN ON RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS, HEADS TO COURT

17/11/2021

PRESS RELEASE: CHALLENGE TO GOVERNMENT’S BAN ON RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS, HEADS TO COURT

Press Release: Unprecedented response from the faith community rejects the PEPUDA Amendment Bill

18/6/2021

Press Release: Democratic process derailed as PEPUDA Amendment Bill submissions overwhelm email limits

Press Release: GOVERNMENT AVOIDS COURT, OPENS UP RELIGIOUS SERVICES

26/1/2021

Press Release: FOR SA GOES TO COURT TO OPEN UP PLACES OF WORSHIP

23/10/2020

Press Release: PRESIDENT SIGNS UNCONSTITUTIONAL CIVIL UNION AMENDMENT BILL INTO LAW

24/7/2020

Press Release: Drive-in Services Highlight Lack of Coherence in Government Treatment of the Religious Community

13/7/2020

Press Release: President Petitioned to send Civil Union Amendment Bill Back to Parly

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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.

16/2/2026

BRIEFING MEMO - What Changed on 11 February 2026?

5/2/2026

STATEMENT: FOR SA Welcomes ANC Clarification on CRL and State Regulation of Religion

29/1/2026

PODCAST: Fact checking the CRL with Michael Swain

28/11/2025

Faith Taking Responsibility: Why the Religious Freedom Charter and Code of Conduct are the Real Alternatives to State Regulation

When the Law Is Enforced, Justice Is Done: Why South Africa Does Not Need New Laws to Stop “Abuses” in the Church

Is Rwanda the CRL Model for State Religion in South Africa?

Parental Rights on Trial: What South Africa Can Learn from the U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling in Mahmoud v Taylor

1/8/2025

The battle for Africa’s soul: how global institutions undermine African values

10/7/2025

Global Health, Local Freedoms: Why South Africa Must Rethink the WHO Pandemic Agreement

3/4/2025

The Omotoso Verdict: The urgent need for justice reform

Parliament considers new marriage law

The State of Religious Freedom in South Africa: A Reflection on International Religious Freedom Day

PRESS RELEASE: COALITION OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL LEADERS CALL FOR URGENT MEETING WITH DBE

22/5/2024

New Scorecards Reveal Government Commitment To (or disregards for) Religious Freedom

20/5/2024

The Hate Speech Act is a Big Blow to Democracy and Religious Freedom