Khoza, Sibonile2011-09-212011-09-212007Khoza, S. (ed). Socio-economic rights in South Africa: A resource book. Community Law Centre, University of the Western Capehttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/254Socio-economic rights are those rights that give people access to certain basic needs necessary for human beings to lead a dignified life. Government and, in certain circumstances, private individuals and bodies, can be held accountable if they do not respect, protect, promote and fulfil these rights Socio-economic rights are especially relevant for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. They are important tools for these groups, who are often most affected by poverty and who experience a number of barriers that block their access to resources, opportunities and services in society. Our Constitution (Act 108 of 1996) provides a number ways for claiming and defending basic needs, such as our socio-economic rights to housing, health care, food and water, which is what this book focuses on.Copyright Community Law Centre. This file may be freely used provided that the source is acknowledged. No commercial distribution of this text is permitted.Socio-economic rightsEnvironmental rightsLand rightsHousing rightsFood rightsWater rightsSocio security rightsEducation rightsBook