An oath to uphold Human Rights – A manifesto for South African political parties and candidates

It is crucial for political parties and candidates contesting elections to commit to ensure that the human rights of all are upheld ahead of and after this year’s general election, but the electorate must also use its power to ensure this happens, Amnesty International South Africa said today. “Citizens need to tap into their people-power, exercise their civic responsibility and hold officials accountable in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections. The Bill of Rights guarantees your right to ‘vote in elections for any legislative body established in terms of the Constitution, and to do so in secret’.  Citizens who have registered to vote can use this right to advocate for a human rights centred government,” Amnesty International South Africa Executive Director Shenilla Mohamed said. →