Know Your Rights, Claim Your Rights 3e

Product Details:
Author(s):
Neckel, E ,
Burns-Hoffman, E ,
van Zyl, N and
Maujean, G
Year Published:
2024
Edition
3rd
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
The purpose of this handbook – Know your Rights, Claim your Rights – is to provide a straightforward overview of the Constitution of South Africa; to set out the basic constitutional rights and responsibilities of all South African citizens and to assist in drawing the attention of civil society to the remedies available when their rights have not been respected and upheld.
Content
1. Introduction .
2. Why have a constitution? 
3. A brief overview of the drafting and development of the South African
Constitution
4. An overview of the chapters and schedules of the South African Constitution 
5. Bill of Rights 
6. Government of the Republic of South Africa 
7. State institutions supporting constitutional democracy
8. The pillars of democracy 
9. The rule of law 
10. What is accountability? 
11. What does accountability entail for you? 
12. An overview of the South African justice system and gaining access to justice
via the courts
13. How to hold the government accountable and claim your rights 
14. Case studies of interest 
15. Conclusion 
16. Contact details for Chapter 9 institutions 
17. Other institutions 
Interest / Benefit to
All South African citizens