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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
