Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) is an independent chapter nine institution in South Africa. It draws its mandate from the South African Constitution by way of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Act of 2002.[1]
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Mandate[edit]
The CRL Rights Commission is mandated "to promote respect for and further the protection of the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities; promote and develop peace, friendship, humanity, tolerance, national unity among and within cultural, religious and linguistic communities on the basis of equality, non-discrimination and free association; to promote the right of communities to develop their historically diminished heritage and to recognise community councils".[2]
Vision and mission[edit]
The vision of the CRL Rights Commission is "a united South African nation that protects and promotes the cultural, religious and linguistic rights of all its diverse communities". It's mission is to "promote and protect the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities".[3]
Commissioners[edit]
Seventeen commissioners were appointed for a five-year term commencing 1 February 2009, namely Reverend Wesley Madonda Mabuza (Chairperson), Ms Julia Helen Mabale (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Marlene Francis Le Roux, Hosi Pheni C Ngove, Mr Mlawu Tyatyeka, Professor Nogwaja Shadrack Zulu, Ms Marjorie Dorothea Jobson, Ms Marlene Lina Bethlehem, Ms Maria Juliet Mokgatlhe, Dr Anton Wynand Knoetze, Mr Matshikiri Christopher Neluvhalani, Dr Gilbert Martin, Dr Dorasamy Moodley, Mr Cornelius Kok, Mr Mandla Darnece Mathebula, Mr Bonginkosi Petros Mkhize and Sheik Omar Gabier.[4][5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "CRL Act". crlcommission.org.za. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Preparatory engagement on the status of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights in South Africa will be held in KwaZulu-Natal province". info.gov.za. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Vision & Mission". crlcommission.org.za. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "New Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) Commissioners to be sworn in". info.gov.za. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Leadership". crlcommission.org.za. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
