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South African Bill of Rights

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The South African Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa, enshrined in the Constitution of 1996, which outlines and guarantees the rights of all citizens to equality, human dignity, and freedom. It addresses a wide range of civil liberties from the right to privacy, education, health care, and access to information, among others.