Question

1.7. Mention and discuss any three fundamental values of the South African constitution.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The Republic of South Africa is one, sovereign, democratic state founded on the following values: (a) Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. (b) Non-racialism and non-sexism. (c) Supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law.

Answer 2

Answer:

The three fundamental values of the South African constitution are

• right to privacy, so that citizens or their home cannot be searched, their phones cannot be tapped, their communication cannot be opened.
• Right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well being.
• right to have access to adequate housing.
• right to have access to health care services, sufficient food and water. no one may be refused emergency medical treatment.