Know Your Rights 2021
The Constitution is the highest law in the country and it was adopted to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights. These rights are listed in the Bill of Rights, in Chapter 2 of the Constitution.
You have a right to
Equality
Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms.
Human dignity
Everyone has inherent dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected.
Life
Everyone has the right to life.
Privacy
Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have
their person or home searched
their property searched
their possessions seized or
the privacy of their communications infringed.
Freedom of expression
Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which includes
freedom of the press and other media
freedom to receive or impart information or ideas
freedom of artistic creativity and
academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.
Citizenship
No citizen may be deprived of citizenship.
Health care, food, water and social security
Everyone has the right to have access to
health care services, including reproductive health care
sufficient food and water and
social security, including, if they are unable to support themselves and their dependants, appropriate social assistance.
