The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities.
Braamfontein
Joined March 2014
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The deadline to update your recognised CRL Community Council or Local Association details has been extended to 31 August 2026.
Keep your information current to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Update here: shorturl.at/dIYaQ
[DIWALI CELEBRATIONS ]
CRL joined the Hindu community in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which was observed on, Sunday, 08 November 2026.
#diwalivibes
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[WATCH CLIP]
The clip discusses the CRL Rights Commission’s proposed screening/vetting of religious leaders and voluntary self-regulation framework.
Video source: InQuestion Show (enca)
youtu.be/LujYuITct6M?si=qCGb…
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MZANSI, IT'S TIME! TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! 🗳️
Today, 4 November, South Africans across municipalities have the opportunity to participate in the 2026 LGE.
Voting stations open at 07:00-21:00. Voters who are already in the queue at 21:00 will be allowed to vote.
#LGE2026
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CRL Rights Commission retweeted
SPECIAL VOTE UNDERWAY| FINAL DAY 🗳️
If you've been approved for a special vote, remember:
⏰ Voting stations opened at 08h00.
🪪 Have your ID ready and vote where you are registered.
🏠 Home visit, please stay at home and wait for IEC officials to visit you.
#LGE2026
CRL Rights Commission retweeted
Voting is more than a civic duty; it’s a powerful tool for shaping the future of our nation. Let us all play our part and vote responsibly.
The CRL Rights Commission stands alongside its sister organization, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in defending and strengthening our constitutional democracy.
@IECSouthAfrica
The CRL Rights Commission stands alongside its sister organization, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in defending and strengthening our constitutional democracy.
@IECSouthAfrica
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[MUST READ] MEDIA STATEMENT.
CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WISHES THE SOUTH AFRICAN RASTAFARI COMMUNITY A BLESSED CORONATION DAY CELEBRATION: COMMEMORATING THE 96TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION OF EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I AND EMPRESS MENEN I (2 NOVEMBER 1930 - 2 NOVEMBER 2026).
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The CRL Rights Commission stands alongside its sister organization, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in defending and strengthening our constitutional democracy.
@IECSouthAfrica
[HAPPENING NOW] | EASTERN CAPE
The Commission is conducting a Community Outreach Programme at Indwe Community Hall. Dr Tsanwani outlined the Commission’s structure, while Commissioner Makoboka explained its mandate to protect the rights of CRL communities.
#SocialCohesion
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📢 [ATTENTION: EXISTING COMMUNITY COUNCILS]
The calls on all existing Community Councils to update their information to ensure that the Commission’s records remain accurate and up to date.
🔗 Update your information here: [forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/…]
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[DID YOU KNOW?]
The CRL Rights Act, 19 of 2002, empowers the CRL Rights Commission to monitor, investigate and research issues concerning the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities.
Know your rights. Know the law. Know the mandate.
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Earliertoday,Chairperson, Mrs Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, attended proceedings at the Atteridgeville Magistrate Court involving a self-proclaimed pastor Caiphus Mkhawane and his two co-accused involved in an alleged rape of a 43-year-old woman and murder of her four month old baby.
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[BREAKING NEWS]
CRL welcomes the ANC media statement of 13 Oct 2026 reaffirming the constitutional right to freedom of religion and clarifying that the accountability framework under discussion in the religious sector is premised on self-regulation rather than state regulation.
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[HAPPENING NOW]
The CRL Rights Commission, the Gauteng Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission, and the IEC are co-hosting a Human Rights and Constitutional Awareness Exhibition at Gibela Rail Transport Consortium (Dunnotar, Nigel).
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[NEWS ALERT]
CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION WISHES THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2026 SUCCESS AS FINAL EXAMINATIONS COMMENCE.
#Matric2026
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[GOOD LUCK TO THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2026]
The CRL Rights Commission wishes all matric learners strength, confidence and success as they begin writing their final examinations.
#Matric2026
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CRL Rights Commission retweeted
Highlights of the inaugural India-South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium and Exhibition held in Durban.
Organised by the Consulate in partnership with Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and CRL Rights Commission, Government of South Africa.
@MEAIndia @moayush @hci_pretoria @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India
CRL Rights Commission retweeted
Two rich traditions. One shared vision.
CGI Durban, in partnership with Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and CRL Rights Commission, Government of South Africa organised the inaugural India-South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium and Exhibition in Durban.
The Symposium opened with opening remarks from CG @niteeny who highlighted the opportunities for collaboration in the traditional medicines sector.
Remarks were also delivered by Mrs Banu Prakash, Deputy High Commissioner of India in South Africa, Ms Thoko Xaluva Mkhwanazi, Chairperson, CRL Rights Commission and Ms Thandaza Shandu, DDG, Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
@PMOIndia @MEAIndia @moayush @hci_pretoria @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @DDNewslive
CRL Rights Commission retweeted
🇮🇳🇿🇦 Advancing India–South Africa cooperation in traditional medicine!
Mrs Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, delivered a presentation on “Synergies for Collaboration between India and South Africa in the Field of Traditional Medicines”, highlighting opportunities for knowledge exchange and stronger bilateral cooperation.
@moayush @MEAIndia @hci_pretoria @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India
