CRL Rights Commission

CRL Rights Commission Commission for the Promotion & Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious & Linguistic Communities.

A united South African Nation that protects and promotes the
cultural religious and linguistic rights of all its diverse communities.

CALL FOR UPDATE OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS AND LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS DETAILSThe CRL Rights Commission calls on all existing and...
26/06/2026

CALL FOR UPDATE OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS AND LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS DETAILS

The CRL Rights Commission calls on all existing and recognised Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Community Councils to update their information.

This process is aimed at ensuring that the Commission’s database remains accurate and up to date, enabling effective communication, stakeholder coordination, governance oversight, and the continued promotion and protection of CRL community rights in South Africa.

If your council is already registered with the Commission, kindly update your information here: https://shorturl.at/dIYaQ

[MEDIA STATEMENT]The CRL Rights Commission calls for calm, peace, and adherence to Constitutional processes ahead of the...
26/06/2026

[MEDIA STATEMENT]

The CRL Rights Commission calls for calm, peace, and adherence to Constitutional processes ahead of the planned 30 June National Shutdown.
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[IN PICTURES]Day 3 marked the conclusion of the CRL Rights Commission Plenary Session, bringing together Commissioners a...
25/06/2026

[IN PICTURES]

Day 3 marked the conclusion of the CRL Rights Commission Plenary Session, bringing together Commissioners and senior management for robust discussions on key cultural, religious, and linguistic matters affecting communities across South Africa.

25/06/2026

[WATCH EARLIER TODAY]
The CRL Rights Commission Chairperson Mrs Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva together with Commissioners arrive for the 3rd and final day of the Plenary Session. After two days of intensive deliberations, today marks the conclusion of strategic discussions on the cultural, religious, and linguistic rights of all South Africans.

Section 33 of the Customary Initiation Act, 2021 imposes strict penalties for unlawful initiation practices. Individuals...
24/06/2026

Section 33 of the Customary Initiation Act, 2021 imposes strict penalties for unlawful initiation practices.

Individuals who force others to attend initiation schools, forge consent documents, operate without the required registration, or perform initiation-related duties unlawfully may face substantial fines and imprisonment.

The Act reinforces accountability, protects initiates, and promotes safe and lawful customary initiation practices.

Learn More:https://www.parliament.gov.za/storage/app/media/Acts/2021/Act_2_of_2021_Customary_Initiation_Act.pdf

[HAPPENING NOW]Day 2 of the CRL Rights Commission's Plenary session is currently in progress. Commissioners and Senior M...
24/06/2026

[HAPPENING NOW]

Day 2 of the CRL Rights Commission's Plenary session is currently in progress. Commissioners and Senior Management continue to deliberate on key issues affecting our nation's cultural, religious and linguistic landscapes

[IN PHOTOS]The CRL Rights Commission’s Plenary is currently underway.This meeting taking place over three days brings to...
23/06/2026

[IN PHOTOS]

The CRL Rights Commission’s Plenary is currently underway.

This meeting taking place over three days brings together all Commissioners and senior management to address various cultural, religious and linguistic issues.

[WINTER INITIATION SEASON] DID YOU KNOW? The Customary Initiation Act, 2021 (Act No. 2 of 2021) was enacted to preserve ...
22/06/2026

[WINTER INITIATION SEASON] DID YOU KNOW?

The Customary Initiation Act, 2021 (Act No. 2 of 2021) was enacted to preserve the dignity, safety, and integrity of customary initiation practices in South Africa.

The Act seeks to protect initiates from harm, regulate initiation schools, promote accountability, safeguard cultural rights, and ensure that initiation is conducted in accordance with the law and accepted cultural traditions.

Customary initiation is a sacred rite of passage - not a platform for abuse, exploitation, violence, or negligence. Any person who operates outside the law, endangers lives, or violates the rights of initiates undermines both the culture they claim to uphold and the values the Act seeks to protect.

REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES TO OUR COMPLAINTS DESK: https://www.crlcommission.org.za/complaints/ |
[email protected] | 011 358 9100

22/06/2026

[MUST WATCH]
The Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission, Mrs Thoko Mkwanazi-Xaluva, has on several occasions reaffirmed that the Commission does not seek to enforce regulations on religious institutions, but to facilitate broad consultations aimed at developing an effective mechanism for SELF-REGULATION and a CODE OF CONDUCT within the religious sector.

The Commission is not targeting Christianity, nor is it seeking to undermine the constitutional right to freedom of religion. Claims suggesting otherwise are misleading and contribute to the spread of disinformation.

It is important to note that no court of law has ruled against the Commission regarding the ex*****on of its constitutional and legal responsibilities. The Commission remains committed to promoting accountability, protecting the rights of religious communities, and upholding the values enshrined in South Africa’s Constitution.

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33 Hoofd Street
Johannesburg
2001

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Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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