Legal Status

• Ways to become a citizen:

  • Descent
  • Country of birth
  • Marriage
  • Naturalisation

• Being a citizen gives you certain rights

  • Access to public education
  • Freedom to practice your religion

• Citizens need to practise respect and consideration for others with exercising their rights

• Rights are protected by the Constitution

• Rights to education:

  • Constitution gives citizens rights in respect of education
  • Government ensures all citizens have access to education
  • Government ensures every child receives an education of at least 10 years

• Responsibility: male citizens have to serve National Service