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Licensing and Regulating of Religion in South Africa
with Michael Swain from FOR SA
your host the Cyber Hitchhiker
Ethical Journalism on JOY RADIO Tuesday's 2.30-3.30pm
Michael Swain is the Executive Director and primarymedia spokesperson for FOR SA. He's a former businessman with more than 30years of experience in Christian ministry, using his background in law to advocate for religious rights. He's a familiar voice, often heard in interviews discussing threats to religious freedom.In 2025, the South African CRL Rights Commission (CRL)has reignited controversy by renewing its efforts to regulate religious organizations, following a push that was rejected by Parliament in 2018. In April 2025, the CRL established a "Section 22 Committee" to pursue state regulation of religion via a "peer review council," which has prompted renewed backlash from religious groups citing potential threats toreligious freedom.
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By This is Crossfirewith Michael Swain from FOR SA
your host the Cyber Hitchhiker
Ethical Journalism on JOY RADIO Tuesday's 2.30-3.30pm
Michael Swain is the Executive Director and primarymedia spokesperson for FOR SA. He's a former businessman with more than 30years of experience in Christian ministry, using his background in law to advocate for religious rights. He's a familiar voice, often heard in interviews discussing threats to religious freedom.In 2025, the South African CRL Rights Commission (CRL)has reignited controversy by renewing its efforts to regulate religious organizations, following a push that was rejected by Parliament in 2018. In April 2025, the CRL established a "Section 22 Committee" to pursue state regulation of religion via a "peer review council," which has prompted renewed backlash from religious groups citing potential threats toreligious freedom.