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FOR SA (Freedom of Religion South Africa) is a non-profit Christian organisation working to protect and promote religious freedom in South Africa, through creating awareness and influencing government and society regarding issues that affect our religious freedom. Read more…
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[Audio] Kingfisher Interview: Update on Religious Freedom threats in South Africa
Kingfisher’s Gareth Burley talks to Adv Nadene Badenhorst and Michael Swain about the threats to religious freedom that South Africa is now facing.
Press Release: President appoints new CRL Rights Commissioners
PRESS RELEASE 21 June 2019 For immediate distribution President appoints new CRL Rights Commissioners The Presidency has published the names of the thirteen persons appointed as Commissioners of the CRL Rights Commission (“the CRL”) for the next five years. The newly...
FOR SA Roadshow May 2019 – Part 2
The FOR SA Roadshow took place in numerous cities across the country during May and June 2019. It focused on the important, current cultural and legal threats to religious freedom – particularly to say what it is we believe and to live out our beliefs. The...
FOR SA Roadshow May 2019 – Part 1
The FOR SA Roadshow took place in numerous cities across the country during May and June 2019. It focused on the important, current cultural and legal threats to religious freedom - particularly to say what it is we believe and to live out our beliefs. The...
The Implications of the “Gaum vs Dutch Reformed Church” Judgment
A Guideline for Churches and Religious Organisations By Adv Nadene Badenhorst, FOR SA Legal Counsel On 7 March 2019, the Pretoria High Court delivered judgment in the case of Gaum & others v Janse van Rensburg & others. In terms of the Court Order, the...
When a church lacks good governance
By Daniela Ellerbeck, Legal Advisor to FOR SA This is the fourth and final article in our series on the legal remedies available in South African law to address the abuses and malpractices identified by the CRL Rights Commission (CRL) in their report on the...
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Press Release: President appoints new CRL Rights Commissioners
PRESS RELEASE 21 June 2019 For immediate distribution President appoints new CRL Rights Commissioners The Presidency has published the names of the thirteen persons appointed as Commissioners of the CRL Rights Commission (“the CRL”) for the next five years. The newly...
read moreThe Implications of the “Gaum vs Dutch Reformed Church” Judgment
A Guideline for Churches and Religious Organisations By Adv Nadene Badenhorst, FOR SA Legal Counsel On 7 March 2019, the Pretoria High Court delivered judgment in the case of Gaum & others v Janse van Rensburg & others. In terms of the Court Order, the...
read moreWhen a church lacks good governance
By Daniela Ellerbeck, Legal Advisor to FOR SA This is the fourth and final article in our series on the legal remedies available in South African law to address the abuses and malpractices identified by the CRL Rights Commission (CRL) in their report on the...
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Dr. Reuben van Rensburg states his concern for the state of the Church.
Richard Botha, Commissioner of the CRL speaks on standing up for your rights.
Michael Cassidy speaks on Freedom of Religion in South Africa and the threat being faced.
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