CRL Rights Commission

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities.

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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: https://t.co/9lUUUH8OlO

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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

[India in Durban @CGIDurban]

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

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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

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🇮🇳🇿🇦 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

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[DID YOU KNOW?] "Imbizo"
We encourage the use our indigenous languages correctly.

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CRL has a dedicated exhibition stall at this important gathering of the India - South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium and Exhibition, engaging with stakeholders and showcasing its work in promoting and protecting the rights of CRL Communities.

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Dr Shobhit Kumar, Officer on Special Duty (Health) at NITI Aayog, Government of India, delivered a presentation and lecture-demonstration exploring the foundations of Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems, preventive healthcare, and their relevance in contemporary society.

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[AS IT HAPPENS]
Opening Remarks by Consul General of India, H.E. Niteen Subhash Yeola, at the India–South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium and Exhibition.

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CRL Rights Commission in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Durban and the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, is hosting the India–South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium and Exhibition on 10–11 Oct, 2026 at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in Durban.

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[BREAKING NEWS]
CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION CONDEMNS SHOCKING ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE,
GROOMING, RAPE AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

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[MUST WATCH]
The CRL Chairperson, Mrs Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva weighs in on a disturbing case involving a pastor and a cleansing ceremony that allegedly resulted in a baby’s death and the alleged rape of the baby's mother.

Video source: eNCAnews

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[MEDIA INVITATION]

CRL RIGHTS COMMISSION CHAMPIONS THE RECOGNITION AND PRVESERVATION
OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH INDIA–SOUTH AFRICA TRADITIONAL
MEDICINES SYMPOSIUM.

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#EndGBVF
#GBVF

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Mrs Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, Chairperson of the National Joint Inquiry into #GBVF, has officially adjourned the five-day National Joint Inquiry into the reporting, victim support, investigation and pre-trial functioning of the criminal justice system’s response to GBVF in RSA.

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#GBVF | Evidence Leaders, Adv Afika Nqeto & Siphezulu Zulu, giving gap-analysis on the written responses from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development @DOJCD_ZA on gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) related cases @CGE_ZA @CRL_Commission #EndGBVF

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#GBVF | The National Prosecution Authority @NPA_Prosecutes gives a presentation on the handling of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) related cases handling by the criminal justice system @CGE_ZA @CRL_Commission #EndGBVF