South Africa’s foreign policy objectives have included a focus on human rights, peace and security, and economic development. It is remarkable to think that leaders and states actively violating human rights were among those expressing their importance. The new South Africa was in this sense, born in a "human rights moment". Section 39(1) (b) states that courts "must consider international law" when interpreting the Bill of Rights: And Section 233 states that: "When interpreting any legislation, every court must prefer any reasonable interpretation of the legislation that is consistent with international law over any alternative interpretation that is inconsistent with international law." Let me now turn to the action - and to South Africa’s record on turning the rhetoric of its human rights into reality.

Source: News 24 May 21, 2021 03:33 UTC