This commission was established in terms of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Act, 2002. Its purpose is to promote and protect the rights of different cultural, religious and language communities. It must promote and develop peace, tolerance and national unity amongst these communities, on the basis of equality, non- discrimination and freedom of association.

MAKING A COMPLAINT TO THE CULTURAL RIGHTS COMMISSION

If a community believes their cultural, religious or linguistic rights are being denied or violated they can make a complaint to the CRL Rights Commission.

A complaint should be made in writing, using the correct form. The complaint can be made in the following ways:

• At the Cultural Rights Commission office
• Email: info@crlcommission.org.za
• Telephone: 011 358 9100
• Any other mode of communication

The Complainant must complete the correct complaint form including their personal details.

Go to the Cultural Rights Commission website to access the form: www.crlcommission.org.za. 

The Commission will assist those who cannot write or the disabled to put their complaints in writing.