South African Bill of Rights

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.

Related terms

Civil Liberties: The fundamental freedoms and rights that are protected from government interference or deprivation without due process.

Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people who exercise it directly or through freely elected representatives.

Constitution: The supreme law of a country that outlines the framework for its governance and protects the citizens' rights and liberties