Taking the Constitution to the People - Rabboni Christian High School, Brits

The Inclusive Society Institute continues to make meaningful progress in promoting democratic values within secondary and tertiary institutions across the North West Province. On Thursday, 19 June 2025, learners from Rabboni Christian High School took part in the “Taking the Constitution to the People” workshop, facilitated by Patrick Motsepe, the Institute’s Gauteng Schools Coordinator.

The workshop aimed to deepen the learners’ understanding and appreciation of South Africa’s democratic Constitution, its historical development, structure, and the fundamental rights and responsibilities enshrined in Chapter 2 of the Bill of Rights.

Through an engaging and interactive session, participants were guided through the constitution-making process, the principles that shaped its formation, and its critical role in underpinning the country's governance and social cohesion. The workshop also highlighted the Founding Provisions, which articulate the core values of the Republic and the freedoms to which all South Africans are entitled.

A key focus of the session was the idea of responsible citizenship. Learners were empowered to see themselves not just as beneficiaries of constitutional rights, but as active participants in safeguarding democratic ideals and contributing to a more inclusive, equitable, and just society.

This workshop forms part of a broader and ongoing initiative by the Inclusive Society Institute to strengthen constitutional literacy and democratic engagement. Similar programmes will continue to be rolled out across various districts of the North West Province, targeting both secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Through these efforts, the Institute seeks to nurture a generation of informed, engaged, and civic-minded individuals who will play a vital role in upholding and advancing South Africa’s democratic legacy.