Rights
This is the right to express your opinions freely.
Freedom of speech
This responsibility means you must follow rules set by the government.
Obey laws
This South African leader fought for democracy and human rights. (Hint: First black president)
Nelson Mandela
Right: Freedom of religion → Responsibility?
Respect others’ religions
Rights are unconditional and don’t need responsibilities.
False (Rights come with responsibilities)
This right allows citizens to choose their leaders
Right to vote
This is what you should do before voting to make an informed choice.
Research candidates
This system denied rights to non-white South Africans until 1994.
Apartheid
Right: Fair trial → Responsibility?
Serve on a jury if called
Voting is both a right AND a responsibility.
False (Rights come with responsibilities)
This right ensures children can attend school
Right to education
This responsibility ensures others can enjoy their rights too.
Respect others’ rights
This document lists the rights of South African citizens today.
Constitution/Bill of Rights
Right: Free healthcare → Responsibility?
Pay taxes to support hospitals
Only adults have responsibilities in a democracy.
False (All citizens have responsibilities)
This right means you cannot be treated unfairly because of your race/religion.
Right to equality
This duty helps fund schools and hospitals.
Pay taxes
This woman (mentioned in your textbook) educated others about their rights during apartheid.
Fatima Meer
Right: Safe environment → Responsibility?
Recycle and reduce pollution
During apartheid, all South Africans had equal rights.
False
This right guarantees access to clean water and food.
Right to basic needs
This responsibility means not wasting resources like water or electricity.
save resources
This 1976 protest by students fought for the right to equal education.
Soweto Uprising
Right: Protest peacefully → Responsibility?
Avoid violence or blocking roads
Fatima Meer’s activism helped end apartheid.
True (She fought for equality)