Last Change:

04/09/2025

Constitution of South Africa with Amendments to 2012

Year: 1996

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1996/en/18862?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=South+Africa&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-18862-en
Description

The Constitution is the supreme law of the country, establishing the framework for governance, the rights of its citizens, and the obligations of the state. It includes provisions on human rights, equality, and democracy. Article 9 ensures that everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law. In addition, Article 21 addresses freedom of movement, stating that everyone has the right to freedom of movement and the right to leave the Republic. 

Selected provisions
Constitution of South Africa with Amendments to 2012 - Generic

Constitution of South Africa with Amendments to 2012 - Generic