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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.

On the record: where the political parties stand on State regulation of religion

ANC re-affirms its commitment to religious freedom

OP-ED: A law does not have to mention religion to restrict it

Religious Freedom Imbizo still leaves matters outstanding

OP-ED: The reform that never came: Why faith leaders are losing patience with the Section 22 process

OP-ED: Public participation is not a courtesy: it is a constitutional obligation

OP-ED: The register might not stop at the pulpit

OP-ED: Self-regulation is not one thing

OP-ED: A Consultation Must Listen First

OP-ED: Read the CRL’s Framework – not their reassurances

OP-ED: Oversight Is Welcome – Parliament Has Not Endorsed the Section 22 Process

OP-ED: Parliament must use its power to ensure firm constitutional oversight within the law

OP-ED: Multiplying a contested Section 22 Committee process does not subtract from its defects

OP-ED: One word could sink it: what South Africa's new marriage law must get right

How FOR SA's Submissions have Served to prevent the Narrowing of Religious Freedoms