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Submitted | first-name | support | concern | top-concern | message |
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2026-07-15 17:33:20 +02:00 | Andre | No I do not | Dangerous Precedent for All Civil Society (The Wildcard) | ||
2026-07-15 17:32:22 +02:00 | Bradley | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 17:28:21 +02:00 | Adrian | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | This is not the area for Governments control. We have other criminal laws in place that convict criminals should they break the law. | |
2026-07-15 17:25:48 +02:00 | Rene | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 17:24:32 +02:00 | Francionette | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 17:21:11 +02:00 | Michele | Yes I do | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 17:09:58 +02:00 | Wendy | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 17:08:11 +02:00 | Genevieve | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:55:17 +02:00 | Amelia | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:51:44 +02:00 | Kate | No I do not | All of the above | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | |
2026-07-15 16:51:21 +02:00 | Michele | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:51:05 +02:00 | Kate | No I do not | All of the above | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | |
2026-07-15 16:47:46 +02:00 | John | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:47:12 +02:00 | Canja | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:45:26 +02:00 | Dawie | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:44:49 +02:00 | Caleb | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 16:44:28 +02:00 | Alison | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 16:44:17 +02:00 | Aimee | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 16:39:12 +02:00 | Fikile | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 16:29:32 +02:00 | Shamone | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 16:26:27 +02:00 | Debby | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | Our government cannot even run the country ethically and morally but now wants to make decisions for the churches. It needs to sort out its own issues before offering help i.e., take the plank out of its own eye so to speak. It is interesting that the government wants to be involved in churches but not in mosques many of which fund terrorise ideals and organisations. |
2026-07-15 16:24:14 +02:00 | Bryan | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | ||
2026-07-15 16:22:15 +02:00 | Trevor | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 16:22:00 +02:00 | Ania | No I do not | Dangerous Precedent for All Civil Society (The Wildcard) | ||
2026-07-15 16:17:28 +02:00 | Ané | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 16:14:20 +02:00 | Destiny Melissa | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 16:09:16 +02:00 | Warrenn | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 16:02:29 +02:00 | Gus Thomas | No I do not | All of the above | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | |
2026-07-15 15:56:59 +02:00 | Gwyneth | No I do not | State Interference in Religious Ethics and Doctrine | ||
2026-07-15 15:56:37 +02:00 | Lee | No I do not | Constitutional Violation & Conditional Rights | I will not be told by people who worship their ancestors on how I will worship my God. Tsek ANC |
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- Standardising Accountability:
Proponents argue the framework is essential to establish clear standards for internal governance, financial transparency, and ethical leadership within religious organisations to restore public trust. - Protecting the Vulnerable:
The initiative aims to safeguard marginalised communities, including the poor and those with disabilities, from exploitation and harmful “healing” practices. - Sector-Led Reform:
The Committee describes the process as a voluntary, proactive initiative “by the Church, for the Church,” allowing the sector to govern itself rather than facing direct State intervention. - Independent Oversight:
Supporters emphasise that the proposed Christian Practice Council for Ethics and Accountability (CPCEA) would be an independent body of respected religious leaders and experts, not a government department.
- Standardising Accountability:
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- The Legislative “Mask”:
Critics contend that while the process is labeled “voluntary,” the intended outcome is a statutory council created by an Act of Parliament with the legal authority to deregister institutions. - The “Four Uns”:
Opponents argue the proposal is Unconstitutional (violating freedom of religion), Unnecessary (existing laws already cover crimes like fraud and assault), Unworkable, and Unaffordable. - Regulation of “Ethics”:
There is concern that moving beyond criminal law to regulate “unethical conduct” allows the State to intrude into subjective matters of belief, doctrine, and private conscience. - The “Wildcard” Precedent:
Critics warn that establishing a State-enabled council for religion sets a legal precedent that could be used to justify similar government oversight of all civil society sectors, including the press and NGOs.
- The Legislative “Mask”: