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FOR SA Exposes CRL’s Misleading Claims on Religious Freedom

On 22 September 2025, the CRL Rights Commission issued a Joint Media Statement claiming it has a mandate to push for legislation to regulate religion in South Africa. But the facts tell a very different story. In this 3-minute video, Michael Swain, Executive Director of Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA), sets the record straight: Parliament’s 2018 COGTA Report rejected the CRL’s proposals. The Speaker of Parliament confirmed the Report has lapsed and has no binding effect. The faith community already developed a Code of Conduct in 2018, grounded in the Religious Freedom Charter adopted by over 20 million South Africans. Since then, SACOFF has united 229 federations, 20,902 churches, and 5 million Christians in voluntary accountability. The 2019 Religious Leaders’ Summit declared state regulation of religion “not an option.” Targeting only one faith sector is discriminatory and breaches Section 9 of the Constitution. South Africa has already had this debate. State regulation of religion is unnecessary, unworkable, unconstitutional – and must be rejected. WATCH, LIKE, and SHARE this video far and wide to your network. Visit the FOR SA website (www.forsa.org.za) and/or our Facebook page (Freedom of Religion South Africa) for more videos and articles. Did you know that FOR SA is entirely dependent upon voluntary donations? Click here to view our different payment options: https://forsa.org.za/donate/ Your gift will help us continue to protect and promote your constitutional rights to teach, preach, and live out your faith. FOR SA can process a Section 18 (A) certificate which entitles you to claim tax deductions.