Parliament Reaffirms Constitutional Protection of Religious Freedom Following SACD March and February 2026 Discussions

South Africa's constitutional democracy has once again affirmed a foundational principle: freedom of religion remains protected under the Constitution.

In a recent media statement issued by the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Parliament reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom. This statement followed a parliamentary discussion held on 12 February 2026, as well as an earlier march to Parliament led by the South African Church Defenders (SACD).