MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION ON THE PASSING AWAY OF FORMER CHAIRPERSON OF THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION CANON DR. MONGEZI GUMA

It is with great sadness that the CRL Rights Commission has learned of the passing of the former Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Conon Dr. Mongezi Guma, as well as to all...

EDITORS/REPORTERS 06 OCTOBER 2025 MEDIA STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE LAUNCH OF THE SECTION 22 COMMITTEE FOR THE CHRISTIAN SECTOR

A significant milestone for the Christian faith community was witnessed on 02 October 2025 when members of a Section 22 committee were announced at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, officially conferring an immense responsibility into their hands.The handover that...

TO EDITORS/REPORTERS 14 OCTOBER 2025MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION TO BE UNDERTAKEN ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN HAJJ AND UMRAH COUNCIL (SAHUC)

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities will establish a Section Seven committee (according to the CRL Act 19 of 2002, Section 7) to investigate allegations of corruption and misconduct against...

MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION ON THE PASSING AWAY OF BISHOP, DR DINGANE SIMON GUMBI

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities mourns the passing away of Bishop Dr. Dingane Simon Gumbi. Bishop Gumbi was a highly esteemed and distinguished leader whose profound impact on the...

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION CONDEMNING THE HEARTLESS ACT OF KENEILWE SHALABA AND SEBOKOANA KHOUNYANA

The CRL Rights Commission unequivocally condemns the horrific circumstances surrounding the death of the late Kutlwano Shalaba. We were deeply shocked to learn of the alleged involvement of the child’s mother in the heinous act of orchestrating the murder and...

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK AND URGING ACTION REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPLICABLE LEGAL STIPULATIONS THAT WILL ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities strongly affirms its support for National Child Protection Week (May 29 to June 5, 2025), a significant annual event in South Africa. This Week is not just...