chapter 10 ILW1501 introduction to law| The constitution | sources of law | bill of rights.

What is contained in our Constitution?
Our Constitution is a blueprint of the running of our country. In broad terms it covers the following
Governing of the country at national, provincial and local levels
Legislative powers and processes at each level
Administration of justice by all different courts
Rules relating to elections
Function of police
Army and other security services
Manner in which the country’s finances should be conducted
Provisions regarding power of traditional leaders
Establishment of institutions such as Human Rights Commission etc to support constitutional democracy
The nine provinces
Eleven languages
National symbols such as the flag
Very importantly it contains the Bill of Rights which contains the fundamental rights of all South Africans such as right to equality, right to life, religion etc