Six former Model C schools - whose pupils recite Christian prayers in assembly, pray before sport matches and describe themselves as having a predominantly "Christian ethos" - will have to defend their right in court to follow a single religion.

The case, to be heard by the Johannesburg High Court, will have implications for any state school that promotes one religion - in dress code, prayers or readings - even if the religion reflects the belief system of the majority.

Times Live: Six schools in court to defend their right to follow Christian religion