Crl rights commission
CRL Commission told how fake prophets used witchcraft to instil fear in people
The commission was hearing evidence in Braamfontein on Monday from former fake prophets.
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Former ‘fake prophet’ tells Rights Commission how he used to manipulate people
The commission on Monday heard explosive testimony from Jay Israel, who admitted to being a fake prophet.
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Religious leaders are controlling some SA politicians, Rights Commission told
The commission held hearings on Monday in Braamfontein on abuses within religion.
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CRL Commission to continue probe KwaSizabantu despite walkout by mission leaders
The CRL Rights commission launched an investigation into the Kranskop-based religious community following reports by News24, which found repression of community members, among other issues.
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KwaSizabantu lawyer calls on CRL Rights Commission chair to recuse himself
It follows David Masoma’s interview with News24 on Tuesday night in which he claimed that religion was being abused at KwaSizabantu.
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CRL Commission hears chilling claims about cultism, abuse at KwaSizabantu
The mission is in the spotlight after News24 published a series of stories about the alleged misconduct of church members, including rape and beatings.
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CRL Rights Commission says IPHC mediation efforts to end in 2 months' time
The commission has held several meetings with warring parties following a dramatic and deadly hostage situation at the Zuurbekom church, west of Joburg earlier this month.
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Public urged to co-operate with regulations for burial of COVID-19 victims
This after the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality said the body of a person who died from COVID-19 was legally regarded as a biohazard as it could present a high risk of spreading the virus.
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Commission calls for traditional leaders to account for initiates’ deaths
At least 21 boys have died in the Eastern Cape this season alone.
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Commission declares suspension of intiation schools in EC where deaths occurred
At least 21 boys have died in that province this season.
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CRL concerned over lack of monitoring use of indigenous languages in govt depts
It said while some departments had language policies, they were lagging behind in ensuring indigenous languages were accorded the same rights and treatment.
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ANC wants CRL Commission to probe rogue pastors
During its elections manifesto weekly briefing at Luthuli House on Sunday, the party called for religious practices to be regulated.
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CRL Commission: More people being abused by false prophets
A video of pastor Alph Lukau bringing a so-called dead man back to life in Sandton on Sunday has since gone viral on social media.
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CRL Rights Commission accused by some religious leaders of going beyond mandate
On Wednesday, the watchdog convened a summit with religious leaders from across the country at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg to find ways of tackling problems facing the sector.
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CRL Commission clears Bushiri of responsibility for deadly stampede
After a two-day hearing this week into the tragedy, the commission says that after due consideration, it found that the church was granted a compliance certificate prior to the service in December last year.
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CRL Commission to release report on deadly stampede at Bushiri's church
Three women died in a stampede and 17 people were injured before a church service while seeking shelter from a storm.
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CRL Commission accuses Msimanga of bringing Bushiri's church into disrepute
The commission is expected to release a report on Thursday into what led to the deaths of three people at Pastor Shepherd Bushiri’s church.
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CRL Commission: Govt can't allow religious leaders too much freedom
The commission is gearing up to take its fight to the Constitutional Court to ask it to determine if freedom of religion is limitless.
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CRL Rights Commission disappointed by CoJ's failure to curb illegal initiations
The commission’s Deputy President David Mosoma said they were told that the City of Johannesburg does not have the capacity to implement the laws.
