Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Rights
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 7
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) 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.
(2) The state must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights.
(3) The rights in the Bill of Rights are subject to the limitations contained or referred to
in section 36, or elsewhere in the Bill.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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