17/06/2026
🏛️ The CRL Section 22 Committee has now commenced the provincial consultation phase of its national process — and what happens next could shape the future of religious freedom in South Africa.
Although presented as “self-regulation”, the Committee’s Terms of Reference direct this process towards a legislative framework.
📜 The CRL Chair has said there must be an Act of Parliament and a council for the religious sector, while the draft framework contemplates registration of religious institutions and leaders/practitioners.
That is a serious concern.
⚖️ Religious freedom is a constitutional right, not a privilege granted, managed or withdrawn by the State. Abuse and criminal conduct must be addressed firmly, but the answer is effective enforcement of existing laws — not State regulation of religion.
📩 🤝 FOR SA has worked with DearSouthAfrica to make it quick and easy for individuals and organisations to make legitimate submissions online. It will take about two minutes.
📽️ Watch FOR SA’s short video explanation here:
https://youtu.be/VtcdIupK374?si=1UPAfI-sFw4nT5bN
👉 Make your submission here: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/state-control-of-religion/
You can also scan the QR code (in the video) to go directly to the DearSouthAfrica campaign platform. Please share the link or QR code with your family, congregation and networks.
📍The KZN CONSULTATION DETAILS:
Dates: 22–26 June 2026
Time: 09:00–17:00
Venue: Garden Court Marine Parade, Durban
RSVP deadline: 19 June 2026
Register here:
www.section22committee.co.za/events
It is our understanding that attendees may attend any day that suits them, although the main sessions are scheduled for 23–24 June.
If you are based in KZN, please register and attend in person if you can. FOR SA has prepared a short template submission you can use as the basis for a brief verbal presentation and/or hand in as a written submission.
📄 Download the FOR SA template submission here:
https://workdrive.zoho.com/file/rqfm16e95f8d0add14e3698413b00755ac423
Please also ensure that any written submission is properly logged by the Section 22 Committee by sending a copy to:
[email protected].
🗓️ For consultations in other provinces, visit www.section22committee.co.za/events to check the dates, times and venues for your province, and register as soon as possible if you can attend.
This is not about protest. It is about participation. It is about standing up for our rights and freedoms lawfully and in an orderly manner.
📢 Make your submission today, register for the provincial consultations if you can attend, and share the DearSouthAfrica link, QR code and registration link with your family, congregation and networks.
One submission may be a whisper. Tens of thousands become a shout that cannot be ignored.
The CRL Section 22 Committee has now commenced the provincial consu...
