Promoting transparency, accountability and meaningful public participation in constitutional reform.
SACR's most recent formal submissions to Parliament, government departments and public institutions.
Authority: Parliament of South Africa · Date: May 2025
On behalf of more than 135,000 South Africans calling for greater public participation in constitutional reform.
Authority: Department of Home Affairs · Date: Feb 2026
Comments to ensure proposed policies uphold constitutional rights and dignity while supporting fair, effective governance.
Authority: CoGTA · Date: Jun 2026
Review focused on transparency, accountability, professionalisation and citizen participation at local level.
Citizens can participate meaningfully when they understand their rights, the Constitution, public participation processes and the tools to hold institutions accountable.
What it is, why it is the highest law, and how it protects you.
Write and lodge a submission to Parliament or a department.
Request records and what to do if access is refused.
How laws are made and how to engage public institutions.
Show collective support and mobilise your community.
Identify the right institution and escalate responsibly.
Strengthen citizen participation in our democracy.
Offer research, communications, outreach or events skills.
See SACR's formal submissions to Parliament and departments.
Understand the Constitution, PAIA and public participation.
Help fund submissions, research and civic education.
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SACR is a citizen-led civic movement established in May 2025 during Parliament's Constitutional Review process — created after thousands of South Africans called for a platform through which ordinary citizens could participate meaningfully in shaping the country's constitutional and governance future.
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