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FOR SA (Freedom of Religion South Africa) is a legal advocacy organisation working to protect and promote the constitutional right to religious freedom in South Africa. We do this by engaging with government on policies, and making submissions to Parliament on draft legislation, that may negatively impact on religious freedom. We also appear – as a “friend of the court” or principal party – before government commissions and the Courts (including the Constitutional Court) in cases affecting religious freedom. Read more…
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[Video] CCFM Interview: Discussion about COVID-19 vaccines and related issues
CCFM’s Jonathan Haller talks to FOR SA’s Michael Swain about the various concerns relating to the COVID-19 vaccines and other issues
America’s highest court deals another blow to “double standard” COVID-19 restrictions
In a decision handed down on 5 February 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) stopped yet another state (California) from enforcing its double standard COVID-19 restrictions. This is the second time the country’s highest court heard a matter involving South Bay United Pentecostal Church, having decided in 29 May 2020 not to grant the church’s initial application.
[Audio] Radio Tygerberg onderhoud: FOR SA se brief aan die President oor die COVID-19 entstowwe
Radio Tygerberg se Almarie du Preez gesels met FOR SA se Daniela Ellerbeck oor FOR SA se brief waarin hulle die President se aandag gevestig het op van die etiese probleme wat verskillende lede van die geloofsgemeenskap met sekere van die entstowwe mag hê
Expropriation Bill fails to consider other constitutional rights
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Works is currently calling for the public to give their comments on the Expropriation Bill until Sunday, 28 February 2021. Those who are interested in saying their say can do so one of three ways…
[Audio] Kingfisher Interview: Hate Speech update and other matters
Kingfisher’s Ethan Black talks with FOR SA’s Michael Swain about the current definition of Hate Speech and certain instances of (religious) expression that are currently subject to mediation.
FAQs on Adjusted Level 3 Regulations – Places of Worship
On 29 December 2020 South Africa moved to ‘Adjusted Level 3′ in light of a second wave of COVID-19 infections, prohibiting all faith-based gatherings country-wide for a period of 14 days. On 11 January 2021, further Regulations were promulgated, keeping the prohibition on faith-based gatherings in place. On 1 February 2021, the current (amended) Adjusted Level 3 Regulations were promulgated, once again permitting gatherings at faith-based institutions country-wide subject to certain numerical and other conditions.
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Expropriation Bill fails to consider other constitutional rights
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Works is currently calling for the public to give their comments on the Expropriation Bill until Sunday, 28 February 2021. Those who are interested in saying their say can do so one of three ways…
Letter to President regarding vaccines
10 February 2021 Dear President Ramaphosa, RE: Religious / CONSCIENTIOUS concern regarding the use of (historical) abortion-derived fetal cell lines in the development or production of certain COVID-19 vaccines As you are aware, Freedom of Religion...
[Audio] Radio Tygerberg Onderhoud: FOR SA nader Johannesburg se Hooggeregshof
Radio Tygerberg se Almarie du Preez gesels met FOR SA se Daniela Ellerbeck oor die dringende aansoek wat FOR SA by die Johannesburg se Hooggeregshof gebring het. FOR SA vra dat die regering die wetenskaplike bewyse en redes verskaf oor hoekom die Regulasies die...
FAQs on Adjusted Level 3 Regulations – Places of Work | FOR SA
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On 29 December 2020 South Africa moved to ‘Adjusted Level 3′ in light of a second wave of COVID-19 infections. On 11 January 2021, further Regulations were promulgated. On 1 February 2021, the cur...FAQs on Adjusted Level 3 Regulations – Places of Worship | FOR SA
forsa.org.za
On 29 December 2020 South Africa moved to ‘Adjusted Level 3′ in light of a second wave of COVID-19 infections, prohibiting all faith-based gatherings country-wide for a period of 14 days. On 11 Ja...