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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.

7/6/2022

SAHRC does not have the same powers as Public Protector

3/6/2022

Erosion of religious freedom rights: International and local trends

6/5/2022

FAQs on Health Regulations Amendment, 2022

5/5/2022

FOR SA letter to Health Minister re listing of COVID-19 as a category 2 notifiable medical condition

26/4/2022

Draft Health Regulation: Submission ends but concerns remain

25/3/2022

ALERT: FOR SA OBJECTIONS TO DRAFT HEALTH REGULATIONS

22/3/2022

FAQs on Adjusted Level 1 Regulations - Places of Worship

22/3/2022

Update on Recent or Current Religious Freedom Issues and Cases

18/3/2022

The Chetty case is a victory for freedom of speech

14/3/2022

Internet censorship? A look at the Films and Publications Amendment Act's criminalisation of "hate speech"

14/3/2022

Employers and vaccine mandates

7/3/2022

Hate Speech – A look at the case of Bongani Masuku

7/3/2022

Hate Speech – A look at the case of Bongani Masuku

24/2/2022

FOR SA no longer appealing judgment on religious gatherings

24/2/2022

A new season in ministry for Adv Nadene Badenhorst