Question

Which of these is/are the new rights guaranteed by the constitution of South Africa for its citizens?

• A. Right to privacy.
• B. Right to an environment that is not harmful to the people's health.
• C. Right to have access to adequate housing.
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

Privacy: Section 14 contains detailed provisions on the right to privacy. Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have the person or their home searched, their property searched, their possessions seized etc.

Environment: Section 24 sets out a number of environmental rights, which is unique in terms of human rights instruments, although environmental rights are recognized in the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, although not in detail, and the Stockholm Declaration.

Housing: Section 26 grants the right to housing. Section states that everyone has the right to have access to adequate housing.