Chapter 9: State Institutions supporting Constitutional Democracy
commission for the promotion and protection of the Rights of
cultural, Religious and linguistic communities
Functions of Commission
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The primary objects of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the
Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities are—
(a) to promote respect for the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic
communities;
(b) to promote and develop peace, friendship, humanity, tolerance and national
unity among cultural, religious and linguistic communities, on the basis of
equality, non-discrimination and free association; and
(c) to recommend the establishment or recognition, in accordance with national
legislation, of a cultural or other council or councils for a community or
communities in South Africa.
The Commission has the power, as regulated by national legislation, necessary to
achieve its primary objects, including the power to monitor, investigate, research,
educate, lobby, advise and report on issues concerning the rights of cultural,
religious and linguistic communities.
The Commission may report any matter which falls within its powers and functions
to the South African Human Rights Commission for investigation.
The Commission has the additional powers and functions prescribed by national
legislation.
Composition of Commission
186.
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The number of members of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the
Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities and their appointment and
terms of office must be prescribed by national legislation.
The composition of the Commission must—
(a) be broadly representative of the main cultural, religious and linguistic
communities in South Africa; and
(b) broadly reflect the gender composition of South Africa.
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