Constitutional values Flashcards
The South African Constitution was written to create
-a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights
What does the Constitution state
-it is everyone’s right to take part in the cultural life that they prefer and to use the language of their choice
What is a role model
- people who have an influence on other people’s behaviour, thinking and values
- a person older than you
What are they often
- family members, members of your community, or celebrities
- sports people, politicians, religious people or people who work in your community
What are values
-are the beliefs or ideas that are important to us
What does values influence
-They influence our behaviours and help us to make decisions
What does values define
-who we are
What do positive role models do
- inspire us to uphold these positive values of the Constitution
- They provide us with inspiration and motivation
What do negative role models do
-are people who have a bad influence on others
Who has helped to contribute to our nation
-Parents, politicians, artists, musicians, actors, researchers, teachers, doctors, nurses, sport heroes, farmers, business people and religious leaders
What did Valerie Mizrahi receive an award for
- The Order of Mapungubwe
- for her work in medicines and vaccines for tuberculosis
- for excellence and exceptional achievement
What did Jonathan “Johnny” Clegg and Miriam Makeba receive an award for
- The Order of Ikhamanga
- who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport
What has the Mendi Decoration for Bravery been awarded to
-to people who have been brave and placed their lives in great danger or who lost their own lives trying to save lives or property
