Your rights as a South African citizen

1. Political Rights

• Right to Vote: All citizens have the right to vote in free, fair, and regular elections.
• Participation in Governance: Citizens can stand for public office and participate in political activities.
• Freedom of Expression: Citizens can express opinions, assemble peacefully, and engage in public debates.

2. Civil Rights

• Equality: Every citizen is equal before the law and has equal protection under it, regardless of race, gender, or status.
• Human Dignity: The right to have dignity respected and protected.
• Freedom and Security: Freedom from arbitrary detention, torture, and violence.
• Privacy: Protection against unlawful searches, seizures, or infringement on personal life.

3. Socio-Economic Rights

• Education: The right to basic and further education.
• Health Care: Access to health care services, including reproductive health care.
• Housing: The right to access adequate housing.
• Social Services: Access to social security if unable to support oneself or dependents.

Other Key Rights

• Freedom of Movement: Citizens can travel, reside anywhere, and leave or enter South Africa freely.
• Cultural and Linguistic Rights: Freedom to practice one’s culture, language, and religion.
• Environmental Rights: The right to an environment that is not harmful to health or well-being.