As South Africa (SA) marks Human Rights Day today, some political analysts are calling for a review of the Constitution, saying certain gaps need to be addressed to better serve citizens.
This is despite the Constitution being widely recognised, both locally and internationally, as one of the most progressive in the world.
This year’s commemoration is held under the theme “Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the keynote address at the national event in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province.
The day also marks 30 years of the Constitution and honours the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, where scores of people were killed during a protest against apartheid pass laws.
In a statement, the Presidency says the occasion pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives, as well as all who contributed to SA’s struggle for freedom.
–ChannelAfrica–
