GAUTENG TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IMBIZO: CONSOLIDATED RESOLUTIONS REPORT (29 APRIL 2026)

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...

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION, CELEBRATING FREEDOM DAY IN THE CONTEXT OF CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, AND LINGUISTIC COMMUNITIES

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...

MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION DENOUNCING DISINFORMATION REGARDING AN ALLEGED HIGH COURT ORDER PERTAINING TO ITS WORK AND THAT OF THE SECTION 22 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE CHRISTIAN SECTOR

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, andLinguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) has noted with concern the widespread publicstatements on social media and commentary by some representatives in the National...

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WISHING THECHRISTIAN COMMUNITY A BLESSED, SAFE EASTER AND URGING LEADERS TOTAKE CAUTION WHEN CONDUCTING BAPTISM CEREMONIES

As the Christian community in South Africa and worldwide prepares to observe the sacredEaster period, the CRL Rights Commission extends its sincere wishes for a peaceful,safe, and contemplative celebration. The CRL Rights Commission appeals to church leaders and...

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WISHING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY WELL OVER PESACH FESTIVAL

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities wishes the South African Jewish Community a Chag Pesach Kasher v’Sameach as they celebrate Pesach. Notably, this occasion represents a time of deeply...

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION REGARDING ITS ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HINDU COMMUNITY IN CHATSWORTH: A SIGNIFICANT PROCESS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATIONSTATEMENT BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WISHING MUSLIMS WELL ACROSS THE WORLD ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF EID

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Communities, led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Thoko Xaluva Mkhwanazi, together with four Commissioners, successfully hosted a consultative engagement with the Hindu...

STATEMENT BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WISHING MUSLIMS WELL ACROSS THE WORLD ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF EID

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) extends its warmest greetings and best wishes to all Muslims in South Africa and across the world on the joyous occasion of Eid. Eid...

MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE CONSULTATIVE MEETINGS BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WITH THE HINDU RELIGIOUS LEADERS ON 28 MARCH 2026 IN CHATSWORTH, KWAZULU-NATAL

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Commission (CRL Rights Commission) will host a consultative meeting with leaders of Hindu religious, cultural, and linguistic organisations on Saturday, 28 March 2026,...

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WELCOMING THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT (SIU)

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities welcomes the report of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) released on 23 February 2026. The CRL Rights Commission reiterates that the SIU report...

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL MOTHER TONGUE IN THE CONTEXT OF CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, AND LINGUISTIC COMMUNITIES

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities celebrates International Mother Tongue, joining communities locally and globally in recognising the importance of linguistic diversity. Significantly, the...