Question

How do these changes of the reconciliation day reflect the values outlined in the south African constitution

Answer 1

Answer:

The Reconciliation day in South Africa is observed on December 16th. The day is also marked for its significance importance in South African Past History.

Explanation:

The local population observe this day in remembrance of two major historical events. These are best identified as:-

Nelson Mandela Year and Liberator Albertina Sisulu Year. The two national heroes are remembered for their contributions made towards the liberation of South African people under the National Reconciliation Project.

The day is best celebrated as local people participate in organizing helping movements and offering helping hand to needy people of the society.

Answer 2

The changes of reconciliation which included fostering a more cohesive nation by ending apartheid (racial discrimination) and promoting national unity reflected the founding values of South African constitution which was the recognition of human dignity and the attainment of human rights and freedom.

EXPLANATION:

The Reconciliation which was introduced in 1994 was a way to reconcile the rift amongst the South African people and bring harmony to the nation still enduring from years of injustice.

Reconciliation was a way to help people heal from the repulsion of past events and to fulfill the promise of a shared future, irrespective of race, creed or culture.

These changes reflected the founding values of South African’s constitution which was the recognition of 'human dignity' and the attainment of 'human rights' and 'freedom'.

The 'founding values' also declare a commitment to non-sexism, non-racialism, the right to vote, the sovereignty of the constitution as the utmost law, and a multiparty government system which ensures responsiveness, openness, and accountability.

Furthermore, the founding values of the constitution seeks to attain a subtle balance between addressing the minorities’ fears of and the majority’s aspirations.

Therefore, there is a cautious attempt to make sure that the minorities’ interests will not be dissolutely disregarded, be this in race, colour, ethnicity, religion, culture, or language.