Team | FOR SA | Freedom of Religion

Our Team

Staff

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Michael Swain

Executive Director

Michael currently serves as the Executive Director and primary spokesperson for FOR SA.

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Liesl Pretorius

Head of Legal

Liesl Pretorius is an admitted attorney with a BA and LLB from the University of Stellenbosch.

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Lisa Parsee

Senior Legal Advisor

Lisa Parsee is an Attorney and Conveyancer with over two decades of experience in legal practice, academia, corporate governance, and social leadership.

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Zoé Langa

Legal Advisor and Researcher

Zoé Langa holds an LLB from the University of Cape Town. Zoé joined the FOR SA team as a legal advisor and researcher.

FOR SA works with and represents a diverse range of faith organisations on various issues. Our main and advisory boards reflect this diversity, guiding and supporting our efforts to protect and promote the right to religious freedom.
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‍Members of the FOR SA main and advisory boards do not necessarily support every issue which FOR SA may engage in, nor endorse every position which FOR SA may take.

Our Team

Main Board

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Michael Swain

Executive Director

Michael currently serves as the Executive Director and primary spokesperson for FOR SA.

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Advocate Pearl Kupe

Non-executive Director

Pearl Kupe is an attorney, global speaker, author, businesswoman, and international consultant.

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Dr Apostle Mangaliso Matshobane

Non-executive Director

Dr Matshobaneis an international speaker with regular engagements in Eastern Europe, the USA, and various African countries.

Our Team

Advisory Board

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Bishop Bert Pretorius

President - 3C Churches and Ministries

Pastor Bert Pretorius, along with his wife, Charné, is the founding pastor of 3C.

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Michael Cassidy

Founder: African Enterprise

Dr Michael Cassidy is a Christian leader, evangelist, teacher, preacher, and author.

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Imboni Dr uZwi-Lezwe Radebe

President: Inkululeko Yesizwe Association (IYA)

Imboni Dr uZwi-Lezwe Radebe holds a Doctorate in Theology and African Indigenous Medicinal Herbs, along with several other academic qualifications.

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Sheik Faizul Khamker

Sunni Ulama Council Gauteng

Sheik Faizul studied Islam under various scholars, although he did not attend a formal seminary. He also pursued accountancy studies at UNISA.

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Dr Johnny Slabbert

COO: Christian Family Churches International

Dr Johnny Slabbert is the Chief Operations Officer of Christian Family Church International (CFCI) Johannesburg, where he represents Apostle Theo and Dr Beverley Wolmarans in their absence.

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Dr Maxwell Holland

Founder: The Embassy

Dr Maxwell Holland is a visionary leader, life coach, mentor, author, philanthropist, and business executive, known for his passionate commitment to the transformation of individuals and nations across Africa.

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Rev. Barry D. Isaacs

Chairman: Transformation Africa

Rev. Barry D. Isaacs has been in ministry for 53 years. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his years of service.

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Archbishop Gladstone Botwana

Founder and President: Global Restoration of Apostolic and Prophetic Order | Founder: Zoe Bible Churches

Archbishop Gladstone Botwana earned a diploma in theology from the former African Bible College and was ordained to the ministry with the Assemblies of God in 1976.

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Nobukhosi Zulu

Legal Consultant

Nobukhosi Zulu is passionate about protecting, promoting, and upholding religious freedom.

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Advocate Adrian Botha SC

Senior Counsel

Advocate Adrian Botha S.C. holds a BCom (Law) degree with majors in Accounting, Economics, and Law.

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Attorney Madelein Botha

Head of Intellectual Property Department

Attorney Madelein Botha is the head of the Intellectual Property Department, serving both local and international clients in areas such as trademarks, designs, patents, copyright, and domain registration. She also handles litigation in the Magistrate’s Court and High Court.

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Advocate Richard Crompton

Advocate/Pastor at Private Practice/Word of Faith Christian Centre

Advocate Richard Crompton has been practising law since 1998. Although he has enjoyed a varied practice, his primary focus has always been on constitutional law and administrative law, much to the surprise of his administrative law lecturer.