Section 235 of the Constitution: too soon or too late for cultural self-determination in South Africa?

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Title:	Section 235 of the Constitution: too soon or too late for cultural self-determination in South Africa?
Author:	de Villiers, Bertus
Year:	2014
Periodical:	South African Journal on Human Rights (ISSN 0258-7203)
Volume:	30
Issue:	3
Pages:	458-483
Language:	English
Geographic term:	South Africa
Subjects:	constitutions 1996 self-determination cultural policy
External link:	https://doi.org/10.1080/19962126.2014.11865118
Abstract:	Section 235 of the Constitution acknowledges the right of cultural groups to self-determination. Giving practical effect to s 235 is a task to be undertaken by a future Parliament. This article explores the concept of non-territorial, also called cultural autonomy, whereby cultural groups can establish a legal person clothed with public law powers as an organ of government to make decisions about the protection and promotion of their culture, language and customs. Several case studies where cultural autonomy is applied are referred to and recommendations are made for future consideration in South Africa. Bibliog., notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]