Day 3 of the Commission's Northern Cape Tour on Information and Educational Session with the Khoi-San (Nama) communities.

The Commission's Northern Cape Tour continues in Kalahari, Andriesvale Community Hall focusing on the heritages of the Khoi and San communities (see details on the poster). #CulturalRights #ReligiousRights #LinguisticRights #DiminishedHerita

Commissioner James Mapanka presenting the status of the Khoi and San cultural, religious and linguistic rights community heritage. #ReligiousRights #CulturalRights #LinguisticRights

TO EDITORS/REPORTERS 31 OCTOBER 2025 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

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@CRL_Commission CEO Dr Edwards Mafadza reflects on 30 Years of human rights Commission and collaborative work undertaken. #30YearsOfTheSAHRC

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“If light can dispel darkness, then love can dispel hate.” May this Deepavali bring peace, prosperity and enlightenment to every home, and may its divine light guide us towards a more harmonious and inclusive nation. Happy Deepavali! Issued by the Cultural, Religious and

people. pelling the shadows of intolerance, inequality and prejudice. Let us extend the festival’s spirit beyond our homes into our communities, strengthening the bonds of friendship and solidarity among all South Africans. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “If light can dispel

a just, equal and compassionate society. The CRL Commission’s mandate, enshrined in the South African Constitution, is to promote and protect the cultural, religious and linguistic rights of all communities, and to foster respect understanding and tolerance among our diverse

Linguistic Rights Commission extends warm greetings to the Hindu community of South Africa. This sacred festival of lights reminds us of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil — values that are deeply rooted in our constitutional vision

TO EDITORS/REPORTERS 15/October/ 2025 MESSAGE TO THE HINDU COMMUNITY ON THE OCCASION OF DEEPAVALI From the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission (CRL Commission) As the lamps of Deepavali are lit across homes, temples, and hearts, the Cultural, Religious and

Please send your submissions to the following email: Investigations2025@crlcommission.org.za The closing date for submission is 31 October 2025 Issued by CRL Rights Commission Mpiyakhe Mkholo - Mpiyakhem@crlcommission.org.za; 082 527 3859 Beverley Mukhavhuli – 0662826067

of this process will help to protect the rights and interests of South African pilgrims participating in Hajj operations. The Commission encourages members of the Muslim community to submit brief statements or evidence regarding the challenges they have faced.

Once the investigation is completed, the Commission will submit a report outlining its findings and recommendations to Parliament. This initiative is vital for ensuring transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the rights of all communities involved. Ultimately, the outcome

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 the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) as referred to it by Parliament. Once the

TO EDITORS/REPORTERS 14 OCTOBER 2025 MEDIA 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

[ON AIR] The establishment of a new oversight committee by the @CRL_Commission to promote accountability in religious institutions has sparked a fierce national debate in South Africa, with church leaders saying that the committee is a threat to religious autonomy. Mpiyakhe

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Magistrate's Court on 10 October 2025 at 09h00 Issued by CRL Rights Commission Beverley Mukhavhuli – Beverleym@crlcommission.org.za; 0113589100