Today, the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural,Religious, and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) joins many in our nation to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the June 16, 1976, Soweto Uprising. Five decades ago, the...
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Cultural, Religious and LinguisticCommunities (CRL Rights Commission) has learnt with a sense of profound loss and deep sadness about thepassing away of His Majesty King Makhosonke II, Enock...
The Minister of Home Affairs has announced that all unregistered customary marriages must be officially registered by 31 August 2026. This deadline applies to marriages conducted under African Customary Law, both before and after the Recognition of Customary...
18 May 2026 The CRL Rights Commission notes with serious concern the public statement issued by Rev. ProfessorMusa Xulu, containing allegations against the Commission and its Chairperson relating to allegedinvolvement of state security structures in matters concerning...
The CRL Rights Commission convened the Gauteng Traditional Health Practitioners Imbizo to confront systemic challenges in the sector and to strengthen the protection of individuals within sacred cultural and religious spaces. The Imbizo produced a comprehensive set of...
Today, South Africa not only commemorates Freedom Day, but also reflects on the profound journey ofour nation – a journey marked by sacrifice, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of dignity, equality, andjustice. This day calls upon all of us to honour the...
