Chapter 9 Institutions Overview

Summary

Chapter 9 institutions in South Africa, such as the Commission for Gender Equality, Independent Electoral Commission, and South African Human Rights Commission, play crucial roles in promoting equality, managing elections, and protecting human rights. The Public Protector investigates maladministration, while the Auditor General audits public finances. Provincial governments have legislative and executive powers, with courts following a three-stage process for rights infringements. The Harksen v Lane case outlines a two-stage approach to equality claims, emphasizing human dignity and privacy rights.

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*. Chapter * Institutions:
- Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
- Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
- South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)
*. Public Protector vs. Auditor General:
- Public Protector: Investigates maladministration; reports are advisory.
- Auditor General: Audits public finances; reports to Parliament.
*. Powers of Provincial Governments:
- Legislative: Concurrent (e.g., health, education) and exclusive (e.g., cultural affairs).
- Executive: Implements laws; manages provincial departments.
*. Court Process for Rights Infringement:
- Identify the right.
- Check if limited by law.
- Justification for limitation.
*. Equality and Dignity:
- Harksen v Lane: Discrimination assessment.
- Human Dignity: Core constitutional value.
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