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Section 36 of the Constitution Explained | Limitation of Rights in South Africa

What does it mean when we say that rights are not absolute? South Africa’s Constitution guarantees fundamental freedoms, but Section 36 – the general limitations clause – sets out when and how rights can be restricted in a democratic society. In this video, we break down: ✅ The purpose of Section 36 (Currie & de Waal, Bill of Rights Handbook) ✅ The proportionality test: nature of the right, importance of purpose, extent of limitation, relation, and less restrictive means ✅ Prince v President, Cape Law Society (2002) – religious freedom vs public health ✅ SATAWU v Garvas (2013) – the right to protest vs public safety ✅ Key principles of rights limitation in South Africa By the end, you’ll understand how courts balance individual freedoms with collective responsibilities in South Africa’s constitutional democracy. 📚 Sources: • Currie & de Waal, The Bill of Rights Handbook (6th ed, 2013) pp. 150–172 • Prince v President, Cape Law Society 2002 (2) SA 794 (CC) paras 45–53 • SATAWU v Garvas 2013 (1) SA 83 (CC) paras 60–84 🔖 Hashtags: #SouthAfricanLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #Section36 #HumanRights #BillOfRights #PrinceCase #SATAWUvGarvas #LegalEducation #LawStudents #ProportionalityTest