Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian

Mission Of Malice

latest news & developments
Erika Bornman is among a group of survivors who are taking the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities to court over its toothless report. Photo: Courtesy Erika Bornman
COMMISSION FOR THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CULTURAL

KwaSizabantu Mission cleared of ‘cult’ claims but rape, human rights abuse survivors fight on in court

Former residents and victims who allege they suffered and witnessed abuse at the mission are angry about the ‘weak’ findings of a commission’s investigation

  • Lyse Comins
9 min read
KwaSizabantu Mission assembly hall.
COMMISSION FOR THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CULTURAL

KwasizaBantu Mission welcomes commission report

The report finds that its ‘teachings, principles, and rules (doctrines)’ are within the scope of freedom of religion as contained in the Constitution.

  • Lyse Comins
3 min read