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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.

Deputy Minister promises to look at making PEPUDA Amendment Bill "clearer" on the issue of religious autonomy

Religious Leaders' Open Letter to the President

FOR SA letter to President re conflicting Lockdown Regulations

FOR SA's view on latest Lockdown Regulations

FOR SA letter to President re: the Adjusted Level 4 Regulations pertaining to religious gatherings

ALERT: First Notice of a Bill to prohibit conversion therapy for children

FAQs – Places of work in Amended Adjusted Level 4

FAQs - Faith-based gatherings in Amended Adjusted Level 4

Deputy Minister of Justice agrees to “look carefully” at the PEPUDA Amendment Bill

FAQs - Faith-based gatherings in Adjusted Level 4

Religious Marriage Officers to Potentially Solemnise All Marriages

ALERT: Only 2 Weeks Left To Comment on (Draft) Marriage Policy

PEPUDA Amendment Bill – extending the scope of legal liability beyond the person who actually discriminated

PEPUDA Amendment Bill – overbroad definitions remove any possible defence against a claim of unfair discrimination

PEPUDA Amendment Bill - State regulation through the front door