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What is the primary role of Chapter 9 Institutions?
What is the primary role of Chapter 9 Institutions?
- Influencing judicial appointments
- Creating and enforcing legislation
- Overseeing foreign policy decisions
- Contributing to accountable government and monitoring the government (correct)
What is the nature of Chapter 9 Institutions as per the Constitution?
What is the nature of Chapter 9 Institutions as per the Constitution?
- Partisan bodies with political affiliations
- Subordinate to the executive branch
- Independent and impartial bodies, established to safeguard and promote democracy (correct)
- Dependent on the judicial branch for decision-making
What is the primary function of Chapter 9 Institutions in terms of legislation and executive actions?
What is the primary function of Chapter 9 Institutions in terms of legislation and executive actions?
- Override executive decisions
- Enforce legislation through punitive measures
- Make findings, recommendations, and issue binding remedial action (correct)
- Review and set aside legislation
To whom are Chapter 9 Institutions accountable?
To whom are Chapter 9 Institutions accountable?
What does standing regulate under section 38 of the Constitution?
What does standing regulate under section 38 of the Constitution?
What is the role of Amicus Curiae in legal proceedings?
What is the role of Amicus Curiae in legal proceedings?
What does ripeness refer to in the context of bringing a matter to court?
What does ripeness refer to in the context of bringing a matter to court?
What does mootness question in the context of legal matters?
What does mootness question in the context of legal matters?
What are the three stages of constitutional litigation?
What are the three stages of constitutional litigation?
What does the right to equality encompass?
What does the right to equality encompass?
Which sections of the constitution are crucial in establishing formal equality, promoting substantive equality, and preventing unfair discrimination?
Which sections of the constitution are crucial in establishing formal equality, promoting substantive equality, and preventing unfair discrimination?
What does the test for unfair discrimination involve?
What does the test for unfair discrimination involve?
What is guaranteed under section 15 of the Constitution?
What is guaranteed under section 15 of the Constitution?
What does Section 15 of the South African Constitution allow regarding religious observances at state institutions?
What does Section 15 of the South African Constitution allow regarding religious observances at state institutions?
What is the requirement for the right to religious observance in South Africa?
What is the requirement for the right to religious observance in South Africa?
What does legislation in South Africa allow regarding marriages and personal/family law?
What does legislation in South Africa allow regarding marriages and personal/family law?
What does the notion of 'reasonable accommodation' require in South Africa?
What does the notion of 'reasonable accommodation' require in South Africa?
How does the prohibition on corporal punishment in South Africa relate to the right to freedom of religion, belief, and opinion?
How does the prohibition on corporal punishment in South Africa relate to the right to freedom of religion, belief, and opinion?
What is required of schools in South Africa regarding students' right to religion?
What is required of schools in South Africa regarding students' right to religion?
What freedoms are guaranteed under Section 16 of the South African Constitution?
What freedoms are guaranteed under Section 16 of the South African Constitution?
What are the limitations to freedom of expression in South Africa?
What are the limitations to freedom of expression in South Africa?
What privilege does Section 58 grant to members of parliament in South Africa?
What privilege does Section 58 grant to members of parliament in South Africa?
What is required of the state regarding socio-economic rights in South Africa?
What is required of the state regarding socio-economic rights in South Africa?
How are socio-economic rights debated in South Africa?
How are socio-economic rights debated in South Africa?
In what case has socio-economic rights litigation been valuable in South Africa?
In what case has socio-economic rights litigation been valuable in South Africa?
Which institution in South Africa is responsible for managing elections and ensuring they are free and fair?
Which institution in South Africa is responsible for managing elections and ensuring they are free and fair?
What is the primary function of the Public Protector in South Africa?
What is the primary function of the Public Protector in South Africa?
Which institution is tasked with promoting respect for gender equality and investigating related issues in South Africa?
Which institution is tasked with promoting respect for gender equality and investigating related issues in South Africa?
Who is responsible for appointing members to the State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy in South Africa?
Who is responsible for appointing members to the State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy in South Africa?
What is the primary function of the South African Human Rights Commission?
What is the primary function of the South African Human Rights Commission?
Under which section of the South African Constitution is the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Linguistic Communities established?
Under which section of the South African Constitution is the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Linguistic Communities established?
What is the impact of the Public Protector's findings in South Africa?
What is the impact of the Public Protector's findings in South Africa?
On what grounds can a member be removed from the State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy in South Africa?
On what grounds can a member be removed from the State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy in South Africa?
Which element determines who can bring a matter to court for adjudication in South Africa?
Which element determines who can bring a matter to court for adjudication in South Africa?
What is the role of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Linguistic Communities in South Africa?
What is the role of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Linguistic Communities in South Africa?
What is the function of the Electoral Commission in South Africa?
What is the function of the Electoral Commission in South Africa?
What does constitutional litigation in South Africa involve?
What does constitutional litigation in South Africa involve?
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Study Notes
Constitutional Rights and Obligations in South Africa
- Section 15 does not establish South Africa as a secular state, allowing religious observances at state institutions under certain conditions
- The right to religious observance is not absolute and must be applied equitably and voluntarily
- Legislation recognizing marriages and personal/family law under any tradition or religion is allowed
- The notion of 'reasonable accommodation' requires positive measures to allow all to exercise their rights equally
- The prohibition on corporal punishment did not infringe on the right to freedom of religion, belief, and opinion
- Schools must take positive measures to ensure all students can exercise their right to religion equally
- Section 16 guarantees freedom of expression, including press freedom, information exchange, and academic freedom
- Certain limitations to freedom of expression include propaganda for war and incitement of violence or hatred
- Section 58 grants absolute privilege to members of parliament for statements made during parliamentary proceedings
- Socio-economic rights require the state to respect, protect, promote, and fulfill the rights in the Bill of Rights
- Socio-economic rights are debated politically and legally, with courts considering state obligations
- Socio-economic rights litigation has been valuable in cases like Mazibuko and Others v City of Johannesburg and Others, ensuring access to sufficient water
State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy in South Africa
- South African Human Rights Commission established under section 184 of the Constitution
- Functions include promoting respect for human rights and monitoring their observance
- Commission for Gender Equality established under section 187 of the Constitution
- Functions include promoting respect for gender equality and investigating related issues
- Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Linguistic Communities established under Section 185 of the Constitution
- Functions include promoting respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities
- Electoral Commission established under section 190 of the Constitution
- Functions include managing elections and ensuring they are free and fair
- The Public Protector established under section 182
- Functions include investigating improper conduct in state affairs and taking remedial action
- The Public Protector's findings can lead to binding remedial action
- Appointments to these institutions are made by the President on recommendation from the national assembly
- Removal of a member from these institutions can be based on grounds of misconduct, incapacity, or incompetence
- Constitutional litigation features elements such as standing, ripeness, and mootness, which determine who can bring a matter to court for adjudication
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