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
Ms. Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva
Chairperson
Mr. George Henry Mahlangu
Deputy Chairperson
Part-Time Commissioners
Adv. Sipho Gideon “Rasta” Mantula
Adv. Aubrey Kgositoi Sedupane
Prof. Muneer Abduroaf
Dr. Rajendran Thangavelu Govender
Ms. Xolisa Donna Makoboka
Prof. Mokgale Albert Makgopa
Dr. Sylvia Mmamohapi Pheto
Mrs. Doris Tsakane Nkwe
Dr. Tsholofelo Masetshaba Mosala
Mr. James Petrus Mapanka
CRL Management
Dr. 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 Publication and Policy Development
(RPPD)
Vacant
Senior Manager Public Education and Advocacy (PEA)
Mr. Mpiyakhe Mkholo
Senior Manager Communication, Marketing, IT (CMIT)
Mr. Cornelius Smuts
Chief Financial Officer
(CFO)
CRL Organogram
