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Reverend Musa Xulu
CHAPTER 9 INSTITUTIONS

Rev Musa Xulu resigns as chair of Section 22 Committee, alleging state control of religion

Xulu said a draft Christian sector self-regulatory framework released in December had been rushed through meetings presided over by the chairperson of the Commission for the…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
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
Calm has been called for in the BaPedi nation after the death of King Thulare Thulare III, who had waged a long and fractious family battle for the kingship. (Robert Tshabala/Financial Mail/Gallo)
BAPEDI

Calls for calm over fractious BaPedi kingship

Chapter nine institution wants a peaceful transition after King Thulare’s death

  • Khaya Koko
3 min read