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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Pastors to protest outside parliament in opposition to proposed regulations on churches
Description: Pastors from across the Western Cape are marching to Parliament today, to voice their opposition to proposed regulations on churches. The move follows the CRL Commission's call for greater oversight of religious organisations. The commission recently introduced a peer-review mechanism aimed at promoting accountability and curbing abuse within churches. But critics say this amounts to government interference. The pastors are also calling for the removal of CRL Commission chairperson Thoko Xaluva, accusing her of censoring churches. Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Church Defenders Coordinator, Pastor Theo Nobongoza