Regulation of Religion in the Rainbow Nation

The thesis explores the complex landscape of religious freedom in South Africa, 25 years post-apartheid, highlighting the country's rich religious diversity. It addresses troubling incidents involving certain religious practices that have raised concerns about the exploitation of congregants. Notably, reports from the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities reveal shocking abuses, such as congregants being fed living animals or coerced into consuming harmful substances.