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Union Buildings Pretoria

Press Release: Parliament Removes “Conscientious Objection”

Press Release: Urgent Clarity needed on Directions for Religious Gatherings

27/5/2020

Press Release: Easing of Restrictions on the Religious Sector Welcomed

18/5/2020

Beloftebos - “It’s about freedom”

18/5/2020

Press Release: Beloftebos - It's About Freedom

18/5/2020

Press Release: FOR SA Calls Upon Government to Scrap Counter-Productive Directives on Food Distribution

24/1/2020

PRESS RELEASE: CSE - Department tells religious leaders to “get on board or else”

13/11/2019

PRESS RELEASE: FOR SA Open Letter to Minister of DBE re CSE Opt-Out Statement

10/5/2019

PRESS RELEASE: Court declines to clarify “same-sex” judgment

27/3/2019

PRESS RELEASE: Court asked to “clarify” judgment against Dutch Reformed Church

28/2/2019

PRESS RELEASE: CRL doubles down on threat to “control” religious practitioners

28/11/2018

PRESS RELEASE: ConCourt to decide on discipline of children

29/10/2018

PRESS RELEASE: FOR SA DEEPLY DISTURBED BY OMOTOSO “RAPE TRIAL”

17/9/2018

PRESS RELEASE: CON COURT TO HEAR FOR SA ON PARENTAL RIGHTS

17/9/2018

PRESS RELEASE: CON COURT TO HEAR FOR SA ON PARENTAL RIGHTS

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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