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The article analyzes the conformations of religious liberty in South Africa. According to the author, the political transformation of the state in 1994 to democratic society brought about radical changes in regard to almost every aspect of freedom of religion or belief. He notes that, as far as religion and religious diversity are concerned, the current Constitution can be described,, as one of profound toleration and accommodation. Other matters that have some relevance are also discussed.

The article reports on the observance of legal obligations of state parties to the convention on the rights of the child base on the South African Model. It is vital for state parties to acknowledge the inherent right to life of every child and to give the needs for the development of the child. Among the rights of the child includes the right of the child to a name and a nationality from birth, fight against the unlawful transfer and non-return of children from abroad.

Explores the constitutional perspective of church-state relationship in South Africa. Discussion on the political and legal system of pre-1994 South Africa; Significance of the history of discrimination and repression in South Africa; Conclusions.