Religious institutions in South Africa still enjoy a high degree of religious autonomy. But in a disturbing trend, various democracies in Africa are currently facing pressure to impose state regulation of religion and some states have already done so. Several years ago, after some widely-reported cases of pastors abusing their […]
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Transgender activists trying to ‘cancel’ doctor for presenting alternative medical viewpoint
Transgender activists have lodged complaints with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and University of Cape Town (UCT), to investigate and sanction Dr Sybrand de Vaal, a medical doctor, for allegedly “promoting harmful psychiatric practices with respect to trans (including non-binary) children.” In addition, a Petition to “Protect Trans […]
WATCH: FOR SA asks government if it plans to relax regulations for religious sector
Following publication of the #Lockdown Level 2 Regulations on Monday, #FORSA yesterday wrote to Minister Dlamini-Zuma to ask whether Government intends to relax the regulations pertaining to the religious sector, in line with the rest of the economy. In the letter FOR SA says that it seems “unfair and inequitable” […]