Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 2 : Bill of Rights15. Freedom of religion, belief and opinion |
| (1) | Everyone has the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion. |
| (2) | Religious observances may be conducted at state or state-aided institutions, provided that— |
| (a) | those observances follow rules made by the appropriate public authorities; |
| (b) | they are conducted on an equitable basis; and |
| (c) | attendance at them is free and voluntary. |
| (3) |
| (a) | This section does not prevent legislation recognising— |
| (i) | marriages concluded under any tradition, or a system of religious, personal or family law; or |
| (ii) | systems of personal and family law under any tradition, or adhered to by persons professing a particular religion. |
| (b) | Recognition in terms of paragraph (a) must be consistent with this section and the other provisions of the Constitution. |