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Defining the Bill of Rights in South Africa

Defining the Bill of Rights in South Africa The South African Bill of Rights will be defined below, along with some of its key goals.

Defining the Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights is the rights of all people who live in South Africa called the Bill of Rights.

This Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. It enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. The state must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights. The rights in the Bill of Rights are subject to the limitations contained or referred to in section 36, or elsewhere in the Bill.

Human Rights you should know

Below are some Human Rights that you should know which are covered under the Bill of Rights

• Equality: All people are equal and must be treated equally
• Personal privacy: You cannot be searched or have your home or possessions searched without a warrant. ( Principals of schools, by law, do have the right to search or have children searched on the property for possession of illegal substance and dangerous weapons) People cannot open your mail or listen to your phone calls.
• Freedom of religion, belief and opinion: You can follow the religion of your choice.
• Freedom of speech and expression: Everyone can say or print or photograph whatever they want provided they do not break the law.
• Freedom of association: You can associate with whoever you want to

Downloadable Bill of Rights pdf Document

 

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