ABOUT
The CRL Rights Commission is a constitutional body established in terms of the South African Constitution of 1996. Its constitutional mandate is to strengthen our constitutional democracy. The Commission was established in order to protect and promote the cultural, religious, and linguistic community rights. Its mandate is achievable through both proactive and reactive approaches.
The CRL Rights Commission is set out to build the nation by providing space for each of the cultural, religious and linguistic communities and to promote unity amongst diverse communities
Full Time Commissioners
Prof David Luka Mosoma
Chairperson
Professor Mosoma is a former Vice Chancellor at the University Of South Africa (UNISA). He brings to the commission vast interpersonal expertise and is a renowned academic.
Dr Sylvia Mamohapi Pheto
Deputy Chairperson
Dr Sylvia Mmamohapi Pheto began her career with the new democratic dispensation, working for Central Statistical Service in 1994 and moving to the North West Provincial Legislature.
Part-Time Commissioners
Ms Sheila Khama
Ms Ramokone Kgatla
Dr. Muneer Abduroaf
Ms Nomalanga Tyamzashe
Mr Sicelo Emmanuel Dlamini
Mr Renier Stephanus Schoeman
Ms. Tsholofelo Mosala
Adv Richard Daryll Botha
CRL Management
Mr Edward Mafadza
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr Mafadza was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer since April 2016. He has worked extensively for the Commission as head of the Public Education and Engagement Unit.
Mr Brian Makeketa
Senior Manager Research and Policy Development
(RPD)
Mr Obed Semono
Acting Senior Manager Public Engagement and Education (PEE)
Mr Mpiyakhe Mkholo
Senior Manager Communication, Marketing, IT & Linkages (CMIL)
Mr Cornelius Smuts
Chief Financial Officer
(CFO)
CRL Organogram
