Section 24 Constitution of South Africa 1996
Section 24 Constitution of South Africa 1996
Section 24 of the Constitution of South Africa 1996 (as amended) is titled Environment. It is under Chapter 2 of the Constitution. Chapter 2 is titled ‘Bill of Rights‘.
Everyone has the right
a. to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and
b. to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that
i. prevent pollution and ecological degradation;
ii. promote conservation; and
iii. secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.
See also:
Section 22 Constitution of South Africa 1996
Section 23 Constitution of South Africa 1996