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If you have a moment please have a look at and hopefully sign and promote our online petition at http://www.epetition.co.za promoting the implementation of the National Development Plan and Vision for 2030. Gary Watkins

On Youth Day, our challenge is to ensure that SAfricans get the education they need to ensure our constitution isn't just a piece of paper.

@ConstitutionCtr Hope to come back soon. #lovetheconstitution

The #Spear case is turning into one which will have reverberations down the years, and the Constitution is central to it.

RT @rayjoe: RT @Alan_Rob: Queues out the door at the Goodman Gallery. Sudden interest in art around Johannesburg. #zumapic

@NtshadiMM @kmoeti @lead_sa @equal_education @dbe_sa Constitution is only meaningful when what's on paper is reflected in reality.

RT @KatyKatopodis: RT @ewnreporter: #CASAC: Mamphele: Corruption is happening because you and I are allowing it to happen.

RT @pierredevos: #DAmarch Constitution s 17: Everyone has the right, peacefully and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket and to present petitions.

@OSISA @petergodwin a wonderful victory for human rights, a brave judge and one in line with our constitution. #LoveOurConstitution

Watching the US gay marriage fracas. Let's be thankful this issue isn't open to debate here. #LoveOurConstitution

think I need to find more friends on twitter... Oh, and the #UCSAAGM is on at 2.30pm today, in the Foundry.#lovetheconstitution

The Constitution is premised on the principles of dignity and equality, something SAns should keep in mind whenever we disagree.

Stand up South Africa as one, what do you say can we or can’t we? http://www.facebook.com/DorkMachine - Support my project (If you agree with my content then like the page)

@NtshadiMM Agreed. This is huge, multifaceted and ongoing. And it's so easy to slip backwards if we don't pay attention.

@NtshadiMM Only solution is every individual takes responsibility for own actions & doesn't look the other way when others transgress tbc

@NtshadiMM that's a huge education/culture shift job. How do we get there? (Don't necessarily have all the answers)

Happy Freedom Day everyone. Where were you in 1994? #whereIwasin94

Some interesting points about gender equality in the constitution raised here in this discussion of polygamy and polyandry:

In the US, people worry that it's the super rich that will 'pervert' their constitution:

How will history judge the #eTolling debacle? Blip on the political radar or turning point for civil society?

RT @NBikitsha: @NicDawes says constitutional court battle over #POSIB almost inevitable. #Menell12

I can't wait until I'm 21 and can buy a S&W .357 Magnum under my own name #lovetheconstitution #murica

Just nw the is this secrecy bill which violates the following 1996 Concstitutional Rights of : (1)Section 16 (2)Section 36(a) en (b) (3)The chapter 9 institutions en so forth taken into account the Section 36

The No Labels movement in the US rejects partisanship: "good ideas are good ideas no matter which party initiates them" http://t.co/MlzJZ8y9

Please Sign http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/queer-as-folk-blu-ray.html

Hmm!!! How can one love, appreciate or subscribe to something that in reality offers no protection to citizens at all. Something that can and will be usurped by any government. No government has to be oppressive, all governments are oppressive by nature as the only crurency of politics is power. Every provision of our constitution has a weasel clause allowing government to ignore it. Why is a weasel clause needed and why were they inserted? At the end of the day no constitution is protected by anything but citizens desire and want of the rights afforded by the constitution. Our education system is designed to remove all appreciation of the constitution by citizens who now think it is the job of the laws,and courts to protect us and the constitution. We forget who controls absolutely the courts and constitution under such circumstances that nobody will object or object in sufficient numbers? Nor is there any provision to prevent an oppressive government from instilling its will on the people despite it being the second most requested inclusion. Not even one word of discussion by the drafters can be found. In truth the US constitution remains the best but fails to ensure proper education of the people to appreciate the rights given to them.

You have to see @TannieEvita and others in #AdaptorFly at the Joburg theatre. Thought-provoking stuff from our preeminent satirist.

RT @MediaMattersZA: Julius Malema is at it again, and grabbing and dominating the headlines while at it. Is it because he makes the... http://t.co/oF5GaVG4

So a "thinly disguised feminist agenda" is something to be ashamed of?! Seems the ex news24 commenters are out in full force @verashni

Love this "@nikrabinowitz: Chris Roper's informative translation of the new #POIB "infomercial" http://t.co/531iLvq5 via @mailandguardian”

@WeThePeople_ZA #LoveOurConstitution only if it protected us from the feeding frenzy and blatant lawlessness of "law makers"

it is the best out of all constitution globally, tries to bring balance between the past and present but i hate how politicians use it to exploit others and and use it to protect only themselves.

I love it because it protect my rights, an it will protect us from the secrecy bill

I admire your constitution (I'm married to a South African) because, after all of the struggles your country has known, you uphold a constitution of tolerance.

Bill of Rights, Nobody is above the Law, Freedom of Association and Religion and lastly the Press Freedom.

RT @pierredevos: Well, as predicted the SCA judgments on Hlophe and JSC stands. JSC will have to hold hearing (a real one this time) on issues.

RT @jozitweet: Constitution must serve people: Nehawu http://t.co/rrGxaPLU

@Dalla_Sbo @sboshmafu @siphojanuary Actually a good idea. At least keeps debates visible. Visibility is good for openness.

RT @NdumisoNgcobo: Prove it. Insult Gwede. RT @gussilber: Glad I live in a land where people don't get jailed for tweeting, or ... http://t.co/Ag8OdDyS

When I first came to South Africa as a 17 year old in 1995, the constitution was freely available in all post offices in 11 languages. For me - that was the most amazingly inspiring indication of change and of a new including democratic South Africa. I still have my copy and get teary eyed whenever I hold it.

It makes our democracy possible.

RT @NelsonMandela: Today we launch the #NelsonMandela Digital Archive Project with the #Google Cultural Institute, http://t.co/IhDrXWLC

It is our only guarantee of political freedom.

our contitution is free and fair without fear and faivour . equality for all . security for all. our constitution is non ricial and non sexist showing no coluor discriminatoin.

Some very interesting points made here about how citizens in the US can help make government better. Could this work in SA?

I love the South African constitution because it is one of the most progressive in the world. It was drafted with much hope to celebrate our multicultural and multilingual heritage, a showcase of South Africa’s beauty, the spirit of its people and the dream of a better tomorrow. Yes, it is a beautiful document with very good intentions, yet millions of white South Africans are being pushed to the fringes of society and I quote Mr or is it Dr Blade Nzimande because of “positive discrimination – what is positive about having policies and quotas that allow students to enroll at university with mediocre marks and refuse those with outstanding grades due to their skin colour? Where are we going wrong and why are we failing the next generation of leaders and people that should be carrying this country forward? Why did we make a mockery of our democracy by making Zuma president even after the rape allegations/corruption charges? Why do we celebrate people such as Julius Malema, why are influential criminals such as Shaick released from prison on questionable grounds? Why was Mogoeng Mogoeng appointed to the highest post in the judiciary with limited experience and a questionable track record? Why are the millions of South Africans still living in the shacklands with inadequate access to clean water, basic sanitation, electricity and decent housing? Why is the ANC not responding to their constituencies and merely making empty promises that are not grounded in practice and tangible solutions? Why are gays and lesbians and others that form part of their community still discriminated against, even Zuma stated how he would attack a person for being gay. Why why why I ask you, why write such a beautiful document, yet do something with it.

The constitution, if adhered to, protects everyone of us from the atrocities of the present ANC government, which is totally incompetent. The constitution is all we have to keep our country from complete destruction by the ANC

It is one of the most forward thinking constitutions in the world. Other countries look to our constitution for guidance in human rights legislation. That's something we should be proud of.

It takes into consideration all our people, all races, backgrounds and color

Dr Mamphela Ramphele warns of attacks on our constitutional democracy.

Following @shakasisulu's tweets with much interest this morning.

Because of it, South Africa ended its denial of same-sex couples the opportunity to marry, according to their values: This just goes to show how ahead this document is of its time: the USA and several European countries are still going through this festering open debate almost 10 years later.

Because it brought to bear, and entrenched, possibly for the first time since the American 'Stonewall riots,' in 1969, the self-determination of the LGBTI community; and recognised that they were a group worthy of protection.

Because it, like the African Penquin, is facing extinction..... if Zuma and his cronies in the ANC have anything to do with it that is. Such a shame that what is written doesn't translate into action. 15 years later and we still have people who think woman should be bare foot and pregnant in the kitchen. 15 years later and we still have woman being abused for wearing mini skirts. 15 years later and homophobia is still as endemic as it ever was. We may have the worlds most advanced constitution but it's meaningless in the face of political interference and corruption of its priciples. A rotten red apple is no less rotten for being polished.

It was written to bring about coherence amongst the citizens of our country. indeed it succeeded in doing this, and was hailed as one of the best in the entire world.

RT @ORooigrond: #WaterDay tip 2: Reduce food wastage- after all food is produced with #water…

Biggest spoilers of our constitution are the judiciary. Everybody nows that they are indipendent. Nothing To Prove Now. Do the Right thing from now on. A case against Zuma or Malema or ANC or Executive should be ruled fairly. If they are not guilty, they shouldn't shy to say that. Meadia will not persecute them for ruling in favour the majority in SA. Stop wasting our constitution in the name of judicial independence. Stop targeting other South African, they also have contitutional rights to fair trail and objectivity. Juditiary should stop teaming up with media to assasinate other south africans' carector in the name of free media and judicial indipendence.

Judges of the constitutional court and appleals court always rules against the ANC, Juma, Malema and the executive. They have proved to the world that they are independent. It is now time that the follow the law and legal arguments to rule accordingly. There is nothing to prove anymore. The whole world knows that SA judiciary is indipendent. Our judiciary should now follow the law and not target the ANC. People on the bench have swared that as long as they are on the bench they will rule against the ANC. This is the abuse of the constitution.

On #WorldWaterDay it's worth reflecting on progress in access to water as outlined in the Constitution. Pollution still massive problem.

Sounds like #RunJozi did a lot for cameraderie, optimism in Joburg. How do we get the afterglow to last beyond the next pothole?

Beautiful illustration of Human Rights Day by Jeremy Nell - it's a work of art.

An important day to commemorate the terrible injustices of the past, appreciate the rights we enjoy, and recommit ourselves to ensuring that they are exercised.

Thank you for posting the link “@khayadlanga: Here are your rights as governed by the South African Constitution. http://t.co/3dvtg3Ko”

RT @DJFreshSA: "We are not anti-white, we are against white supremacy … we have condemned racialism no matter by whom it is professed." Nelson Mandela

RT @DaveDuarte: The UN has declared Internet access a human right. Let's push for cheaper, faster access for all in SA. #HumanRights

RT @khayadlanga: People died in Sharpville so that we can enjoy simple things like tweeting from the suburbs.

RT @raeesahv: #HumanRightsDay - A day to remember, reflect and respect. Also an ideal day to #LoveOurConstitution > http://t.co/TzWrr0BH

How we chose our name :-) “@keithlevenstein: "We, the people of South Africa" Start of preamble to constitution #HumanRightsDay”

@Abramjee ultimate protection for Constitution lies in ordinary SAfricans understanding how it makes a difference in their lives.

Perhaps spend today remembering that you're enjoying rights and freedoms that were limited to a few South Africans in the past.

In commemorating Human Rights Day, remember the terrible crime at Sharpeville. #neveragain

RT @PhyliciaO: News24 http://t.co/wuUKfTUl - Awful irony of Sharpeville residents protesting about holding commemoration events in Kliptown, Soweto

Making of Castle Lager ad on @SABC3Topbilling - interesting use of tropes of national identity from the ultimate SA brand.

Our constitution is great because it takes politics out of the judicial process. The document, not politicians, is the final arbiter.

What are your thoughts about SA's chief justice being a devout Christian? Have a look at my cartoon and share your comments.

Media house and their fans like DA are all teaming up in support of the constitution. Is there BBE in print media. If no the business composition of the media is unconstitutional. Judges always rule in your favour because they are human beings with skelletons in the glosets. They are affraid to be exposed. The only people who should love this constitution is you media people. But it also require BBBEE.

Please ANC amend this constitution before it is too late. Majority of anc contituency are voiceless. The can express themselves on these type of media to show their disconford with this constitution. Only the media and DA and Afriforum members are confortable with this constitution. Reason; It qurantee white supremacey. The black should remain poor and landless. The property own and aquired by white in the days of aparteit is untoucheble.

DA and is sympathisers like media, Judiciary and afriforum like this constitution and the poor south africans.

Our contitution is failing the poor. It is abused by the racist Afriforum. The government can't distribute land and miniral resources because it is being hold ranzome by the constitution's sunset clauses. It is regarded as one of the best constitution in the world but the poor in this country don't rip those fruits. It is the best constitution for SA media, judiciary, the rich and white racist organisation. It is very much vonarable and all racist and people who are against transpormation can easily block transformation using the very same constitution of SA. It need to be amended to favour the poor and transformation of our sosciety. Our goverment should come with law that state that any split dicision of our constitutional court can be overuled by the executive.

RT @katefrancis13: 'Don't blame the constitution for failures of the NDR': http://t.co/kz4ctY8k via @politicsweb

It treat every one equal,infront of court of law. Every one have right to strike. Every five years there is a general election to elect the government of choice by the people.

@GreaterGoodSA @tehillahnis @orooigrond with a collective database it would be easier to build a culture of volunteerism across SA.

Because it represents what South Africa, all of it, wanted to look like after the death of apartheid.

l love our constitution because it is our most important supreme source.lt protects us and makes everyone feel worthy to be alive as a legal subject.lt is good because the whole society now participate in the legislative process because of our democratic constitution.l love it...so much.

The Constitution belongs to us all Mark Twain once wrote of America: "We are called a nation of inventors. And we are. We could still wear that title and claim its loftiest honours, if we had stopped with the first thing we ever invented which was human liberty." In exploring this critical view of late 19th Century America, one cannot help be re-minded of our own struggle to 'invent' a new, democratic and free society. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa has been hailed globally as one of the finest pieces of progressive legislation ever produced. While studying Law at Rhodes, my colleagues and I were taught to view the Con-stitution with the utmost respect; to see the Constitution for what it really is: the crowning achievement of more than a century of struggle against tyrannical oppression and cruel discrimination. Yet, inasmuch as it is an achievement, our constitutional democracy is fragile and could be damaged by individuals or groups seeking to further their own interests, instead of addressing the far greater needs of the majority of our fellow citizens living in poverty. In a crisis, particularly one involving human rights violations, citizens and their legal advisors are quick to grab hold of every section of the Bill of Rights that may assist in correcting the injustice(s) they have suffered. Politicians eager to appear trustworthy and committed to those who elect them, will quote struggle heroes and heroines, whilst all the while, advocating policies or amendments which trample on the integrity of our constitutional democracy. We often seek the protection the constitution provides. Yet, we do little to ensure that its integrity is safeguarded and maintained. We, as citizens, have a sacred duty to do our utmost to protect the integrity of the constitution so that it may protect us in turn The people of the Rainbow Nation must be made aware that the Constitution is not the exclusive property of legislators, politicians, the judiciary or the organs of state which keep our country functioning. Rather, it belongs to all South Africans and the price we put on its integrity, is an indication of how much we value our freedom. Suggested limitations of the powers of the Constitutional Court to review government decisions or policies are the first of many steps down a path that ultimately leads to a new kind of oppression, one no less morally repugnant that the oppressions of our troubled past. History has proven that an elected legislative body may trample a citizen's rights just as easily as the worst dictators and tyrants. We must heed the warning of Twain and the warnings of others and do not what is easy, but what we know is right. EC Today correspondent Christopher Edley

Democracy is gradually and steadily destroying South Africa and the world. The ill informed, deprived and brainwashed masses are winning elections that are enabling the evil corrupt to run our country. The constitution is not worth the paper it is written on because it is NOT benefiting the majority. Take a closer look at reality.

I love the constitution because it protects us; august and mighty in it's application and scope it remains one of the elements in our country about which we can still be truly proud

@GreaterGoodSA @orooigrond @tehillahnis Excellent idea. Could then promote volunteerism more effectively.

RT @YolandiG: Standoff in Polokwane. Mudimeli community wants to object to COAL's Makhado mine taking their water. Chair insists behind closed doors

i love our constitution because it makes socio-economic rights judiciable and not mere guiding principles! The poor need "breadrights"

RT @jozitweet: Change Constitution if needs be, union says http://t.co/viVggLx2

It dares us to be better than ourselves and to consider, even if for a moment, what a prosperous and equal SA could look like.

because it guarantees liberty and freedoms, thought its time now to legalise cannabis!

It is one of the fairest in the world and protects everyone in SA - just wish more people knew what is written in it and stood up for their rights as citizens.

It was a result of a consultative process with a promise of new accountable, vibrant, democratic, non-discriminatory future for SA inspiring hope of a new nation - bringing ALL people together regardless of background or origin.

@IvoVegter @thecapeargus Environment clauses in constitution are great but once again the problem is enforcement/implementation.

I love our constitution because it is still amongst the most progressive constitutions in the world due to the Bill of Rights,. It is just such a pity that all the hard work to ensure equality, not only on a gender level, which is embedded in this wonderful constitution is being trodden on, or simply ignored. It is a crying shame! People fight for our constitution!

I love the freedom to tell the politicians why they cannot fiddle with the Constitution to protect themselves from the Constitutional Rights we have been granted thereby to blow the whistle on their Theft, Corruption, Electoral Fraud, Mismanagement of Public Funds for Party purposes, dumb ideas like Outcomes Based Education, Affirmative Action that lasts 50 years, and attempts to muzzle us with shadowy underhanded Official Secrets legislation!

@ORooigrond Agreed. Everything is very bitty. What will add up to something that will galvanise us as well as solve our challenges?

RT @NicDawes: Important constitutional court hearing today on films and publications ammendment act - with major implications for freedom of expression

Our constitution is a very fair and well organised, but what I don't realy love about it is the corruptness that is taking place, some of the citizens concerns are not taken ino consideration many things are brushed aside, the constitution must start to deliver what people ask they must learn to take in and every issue into action.People want an omnipotent constitution which will protect the rights of the people and protect the state people must have full information about what is happening everyday in the parliament, nothing must be hidden to the state we must make contact with it.

I don't. Wish i could get out of SA

I love our constitution because it is fair and right. If government step too far out of line and if you have independent judges the government itself can be held to account for wrongdoing.That is what the constitution is for and why I love it.

RT @greenham_sam: Very insightful videos, produced by township teens, for the #iamanactivist campaign. http://t.co/OhKnMoTe This one about service delivery.

Shocking. “@SABreakingNews: A North West pupil had his scrotum cut open by a sjambok when he ... http://t.co/bJgJPz82”

Our campaign is featured in the global creativity newsletter The Inspiration Room. Check it out: http://t.co/QnGzzfha

RT @pauljacobson: @Anatinus I know the darkness is out there, just focusing on the light

It protects the rights of the individual and is the last remaining bulwark against the erosion of our democractic institutions in the hands of corrupt politicians seeking to change it to gain short-term relief from the long arm of the law.

As in so many things in this country, the gap between what is said and what is actually done can be quite frightening.

Less talk, more do.

Comedians help preserve our sanity. We all need a dose of SA comedy every day.

This is one piece of s*@# we need to change to reflect and deliver the aspirations of the black majority. The Indigenous people of this land. The trite that we have the best constitution in the world is rubbish. If this s*@# document was anything good, at least a handful of countries will emulate it. Not even ONE! Why not? Because it is rubbish and the world knows it!! It was partly intended to protect colonial apartheid ill gotten wealth and its equally disgusting beneficiaries from justice. This is the trend internationally; whiteman's justice! - This meesage has been edited according to the disclaimer policy

@ashrafgarda1 @safmradio @sktheatres What will all the grannies who go to the Rosebank Cinema Nouveau do?

Not; constitution of south africa of white people.

“@za5: People who stop to have discussions and chats at the start of the escalator should be banished from malls” couldn't agree more

Our constitution is of NO VALUE as the ANC shows no regard for it and abuses its power

RT @brainpickings: Ray Bradbury on Doing What You Love and Reading as a Prerequisite of Democracy: What the the love of libraries h... http://t.co/wnuTSCeZ

RT @NelsonMandela: 15 years ago, President #NelsonMandela signed the final draft of SAfrica’s #Constitution, http://t.co/ZO2Irwk7

rt @NelsonMandela: 15 years ago #NelsonMandela signed the final draft of SAfrica’s #Constitution, http://t.co/eFWoKFzU #LoveOurConstitution

SOUTH AFRICA HAS FREEDOM OF SPEECH WHICH U DONUT REALLY SEE ELSWHERE -

@HendrikBilbault aim of our campaign is to get ordinary people to understand what the constitution guarantees for them & where gaps are.

Another of our ads - a companion piece to our Crocs ad. Thank you to Andrew O'Donoghue for his beautiful work.

I love the South African Constitution because as a Gay Man it protects my rights!

RT @kagisosebudi: #LoveOurConstitution: if all citizens were familiar with the #constitution, they would operate better as citizens.

@SmithInAfrica He jests, but next thing you know there'll be a Hello! feature and branded Bieber bulletproof vests.

Tweet of the day. Shit of March. RT @kagisosebudi: #LoveOurConstitution: knowing the constitution is compulsory to all South Africans.

#LoveOurConstitution: knowing the constitution is compulsory to all South Africans.

Tonight at Constitution Hill you can even see one or two stars. The kind up In the sky.

Reading kids' messages on the We The People message wall - some thought-provoking stuff.

South Africa has had 5 constitutions since 1910. Book on constitution is a "thriller" #OneLawOneNation

Cyril Ramaphosa speaks with wisdom and humour. We shouldn't feel threatened by reviewing the constitution.

People need to understand why our Constitution matters when you don't have running water and you run the gauntlet of criminals every day.

We must develop a compact in our society dealing with racism and poverty - Wessels #OneLawOneNation

Agreed. “@USEmbPretoria: #OneLawOneNation: Important conversation on past, future of SAfrica's constitution. Well done, @NBikitsha”

'Rainbow Nation' mentioned in question to panel at #OneLawOneNation - haven't heard those words in a while.

The problem is this: it's not about reading the Constitution, great as that is. It's about understanding how it affects you every day.

Now talking building a nation, which is the core of what this debate is all about. Ramaphosa: we will get there in my view #OneLawOneNation

There is so much that we have in common - more than divides us says Trengove - we need to popularize the Constitution #OneLawOneNation

@JoziGoddess It's a great example of how art can inspire us and remind us what we have in common, without glib idealism.

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: The one and only @NBikitsha launching new book on the constitution at Constitution Hill #LoveOurConstitution

Question from floor: is unity real or faked? #OneLawOneNation

Panelists comfortable with democratic discussion of changes to Constitition - but problem is (again) implementation of what's already there.

A word cropping up often during this discussion around the Constitition: implementation #OneLawOneNation

Trengove: problems with land reform, delivery, lie elsewhere, not constitution. Some in audience applaud.

A lot of this is self-evident: we have appropriate laws. It's the implementation that's the problem.

Ramaphosa: #ConCourt has been transformative - this court has never acted outside the mandate it was given by the people of South Africa

Applause for young attorney sitting on panel - she was 8 when the Constitution was drafted.

Leon Wessels telling story of how Cyril Ramaphosa sat in a chair once occupied by John Vorster when discussions began #OneLawOneNation

Leon Wessels quoting Mandela on unity. "The preamble is not an obstacle to transformation."

@martintagg Send us a DM and we'll supply you with pleasure. We want every school to have them.

Leon Wessels talks about being "deployed" - audience laughs #OneLawOneNation launch

"This Constitution belongs to all of us." Written with blood, lives, tears and sweat says #CyrilRamaphosa - he is sure we will protect it.

@WeThePeople_ZA indeed. It's not for nothing that we have the saying, they are the future. Critical they #LoveOurConstitution

The one and only @NBikitsha launching new book on the constitution at Constitution Hill #LoveOurConstitution

Also met mr Kathrada. The man. V v cool. #LoveOurConstitution

We dished out our posters. A wonderful institution at Conhil. #LoveOurConstitution

@comradesipho Words are very powerful indeed. The words of our constitution, for example. Every word counts.

We're handing out our beautiful constitution posters. People looking at us like we're outside the Spar collecting for local orphans.

I love our constitution because it is hailed as one of the best in the world. Let's not regress.

Because it can be changed

@biobot @paulyberk Can memes be used for social change? (Occupy movement would probably count)

It safeguards our rights as citizens in this country. Nobody can change it without a super majority in parliament and thus our rights are safe as negotiated and written.

Listen to the @RediTlhabi show this morning for a discussion of the We The People campaign with @Billbobbird.

Were you at the COSATU protest? Here's another angle. Comments welcome.

I love our constitution because it loves me.

Less they, more we.

Less can't, more can.

RT @lpolgreen: Much needed reality check from Steven Freidman argues the hysteria about constitutional change is totally misplaced. http://t.co/AyxifKWK

RT @NicDawes: Former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo about to address conference at the JSE on "Freedom of Speech and information, bedrock of democracy"

A cartoon about the tolls, something that will affect all people.

@djcellinthemix @chrishartza We still need a vision - something that focuses us despite all the often depressing distractions.

Our constitution is a fine example of excellence. SA should aim for excellence - maybe we'll reach good on the way.

@Siwa_Mbara What do you think of the AA provisions in the constitution?

it is progressive and respect the right of human being regardless of race,religion, opinion, sexuality and social class.

Please accept my apologies in advance, I will endeavor to not let it happen again BUT SHARE, SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!! 4,840,460, just South Africans on face book, Millions across the rest of the world, we need them all. The world must see what happens to the crime fighters in South AFRICA :) https://www.facebook.com/OrganisedCrimeUnitCatoManor PLEASE would you click on the LINK, LIKE the PAGE, and then click SHARE and send this everywhere!!!! IT COULD BE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER WHO NEEDS THESE MEN NEXT!!!

SA should create an app like this! http://t.co/sDwIj8g0 #loveourconstitution

@ORooigrond Water is a surprisingly low key issue in South Africa, for something so important.

Tokyo Sexwale talks to Juju. Is Juju finished?

Cause the constitution is uniting people in South Africa and with other nations: http://2010sdafrika.wordpress.com/.

@NastasyaTay It'll be interesting to see how many desktop activists get down and hit the tarmac.

ANC statement on release of SA constitution Policy Discussion documents http://t.co/njYYRXFC

There are no holy cows, says Radebe. How comfortable are you with this debate? Regardless of the ramifications, we should be declaring our support for our constitution. As the TV licence people used to say, it's the right thing to do. http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/there-are-no-holy-cows-radebe-1.1248791

I love our constitution because it is an endangered creature... soon to be extinct and confined to the annals of history

Listen to Redi Thlabi's show this morning - she'll be discussing proposed changes to the constitution.

RT @alanknottcraig: The power of the people will always be greater than the people in power. Ghonim

Why, when we think of ourselves, do we invariably conflate the nation with its politicians? Surely we are more than our elected officials?

So wake up and support our campaign “@TrevorNcube: RT @SongezoZibi: A people fast asleep have no fear. #SAConstitution”

On a day when potential changes to the constitution are all over the news, how about some support for our campaign? #LoveOurConstitution

RT @TrevorNcube: #SAConstituion Power grab is thinly veiled by these soothing words- http://t.co/3cSxiXKK

i LOVE OUR CONSTITUTION BECAUSE I DO NOT TRUST OUR POLITICIANS.

RT @mailandguardian: ANC says Constitution may not be suitable for today's conditions ~ http://t.co/tqKuqA6F

Our constitution is too umbitius and it does not assist to undo the embalances caused by apartheid.it is very easy for the apartheid benefactors to use it against the government programs. We are from time to time forced to entertain the apartheid benefactors in court

@victordlamini @ferialhaffajee Design is surely rooted in the principles of dignity, equality & freedom of expression. #LoveOurConstitution

@gussilber Good. We need something to kick start a new national narrative. We've been in the wilderness since 2010.

@gussilber spirit of 2010 died almost immediately after the final whistle with those violent strikes. We need a renewed sense of purpose.

@gussilber There's got to be some sort of national pride angle in this.

It has somehow set me free and made me to be who I am. I loVvvvee our decomcravy and constitution. Love it BiGgg!

Our constitution is one to be envied the world over!

I <3 our constitution because it values and celebrates our people, and all people - their differences and similarities, strengths and weaknesses, but most of all our passion to make our country great, and move on from the atrocities of the past.

WE, THE PEOPLE http://t.co/lUlRiwq0 #loveourconstitution @capetown

I love our constitution because on paper it gives everybody equal rights. In practice our government hates whites and make laws to that effect, whilst claiming we have a fair society. So our constitution hides what the hypocrates in power does. That why i love our constitution.

RT @Eusebius: "What the judicial review SHOULD be about" My analysis. http://t.co/CInM5fPC

As we slip into autumn, may the people across our land have a good Friday.

I love our constitution because it protects criminals and not victims of crime I love our constitution because the world praises it as the best while they are reluctant to copy it since in reality it is very impractical. I love our constitution because it allows lazy union members to go on strike, and damage our fragile economy and destroy job creation.

Our constitution sets high standards for us, standards we don't always reach. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't be there.

I love our constitution because it's a symbol of our freedom and fair to all South Africans. Nobody is above it or below it, and so we can trust it.

RT @Anatinus: Good philosophy for SA “@CharlesMBlow:I can passionately disagree with you & still not hate you.Hate doesn't reduce your humanity but mine."

@Orestaki Creativity needs to have more of a central role in public discourse. Too many stale ideas out there.

I love our Constitution beacuse:It protects all who reside in the country despite their race or gender. It promotes equality and protects all citizens despite of their class or income. It allows the poor and rich to both enjoy the beauty and bounties of this land, while allowing for redress of historical injustice. It recognises the views of all its citizens allowing them to practice freely any religion they choose without fear. It holds to account the leaders of this country and urges every citizen to be part of building the nation.

I admire our Constitution because I believe it was written and compiled by people suffering from a spirit of utmost Guilt and Shame of our country's previous Unconstitutionality. Ipso Facto, by perfectly apt authors for the event at that particular time.

SA needs more creativity in tackling problems “@Orestaki: Many designers solving problems for marginalized society..world is changing”

“@victordlamini: Heinrich Wolff... makes people's dignity the centre of his designs #designindaba"

Our Chicken poster was not off the mark - Zim man arrested for Mugabe joke in bar http://t.co/RjZ5uoHh

Our Chicken ad wasn't far off the mark at all: some poor schmuck has been arrested for making a (very mild) joke about Mugabe in a bar. http://www.news24.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/Man-in-court-for-Mugabe-birthday-joke-20120229?utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=breakingnews&utm_source=sabreakingnews

An old but relevant Juju cartoon.

@karenjeynes @gussilber @tehillahnis Yep, still got mine from the 90s when they handed it out. #LoveOurConstitution @WeThePeople_ZA

It is a very liberal document it unites the Blacks,whites brown and coloureds or aboriginal bantus and those who were naturalised by the past regime. I is based on peaceful proposition.

"Power politics create a state, but its endurance is guaranteed only if the psychological nation is built." William Bloom

RT @shardanaidoo: Gobsmacked at efficiency of #Home Affairs. Applied for renewal of passport & it's ready in 3 working days, & that's thru normal channels.

I love our constitution because of the liberal values it promotes for each and every citizen of this country, where equality reigns supreme. Where every single voice can be heard, holding the government elected by the people accountable for the direction the country needs to go according the people themselves. Our constitution is one where respect and tolerance is at the centre of our collective values, to enable all South-Africans to learn from the past, but also to have the courage to build on an inclusive and prosperous society, as ONE nation. The world can learn from our constitution, in striving towards a world future characterised by responsibility, selflessness and bravery.

@mrtuckbox @brodiegal Standard disclaimer: with the exception of soccer.

I love our constitution because it protects and enshrines basic human rights.

@ReneDelCarme @riekiee He who shall not be named has effectively defined the national agenda & vision (if we have one).That needs to change.

Big big thanks to @mnet for being such great supporters of @WeThePeople_ZA and #LoveOurConstitution

Our constitution makes me feel safe. I feel as though it protects me, empowers me and allows me to live free. Our constitution is the bees knees.

We agree with Minister Radebe that most South Africans are ignorant about the the judiciary. There's ignorance about the Constitution too.

This debate between @Eusebius and Minister Radebe is unusually robust.

@Eusebius says the document is clear as mud. Asking some very valid questions.

Watching Minister Radebe talking to @NBikitsha explaining judicial review. Talking about promoting the spirit of the Constitution.

Listened to @StephenGrootes on 702 this afternoon and felt slightly more reassured.

The South African constitutioin is non ricial non sexist. The raibow nation constitution is a good symbol of the united nation . We call it united coulors of South africa. black, white, coulords , and indians. sharing equal rights . A good sherperd love all sheeps. thank you.DR NELSON MANDELA .Never and never again shall this beutiful land will expiriance the opression of one by onother never . NELSON MANDELA fight against white domination and black domination need equal rights for all. today we have this kind of costitution because ANC where mandela was inherit political idology . we call MANDELA . The iternational world wide hero . the heroes elder of the world thank you. Proudly south african son of the soil.

@comradesipho Yep - the Daily Sun readers of this country need to understand why the constitution is relevant to them.

1. Equality - You cannot be discriminated against. But affirmative action and fair discrimination are allowed So, no discrimination, but it us allowed against white-skinned people?? Not really equlity then!

Following the Con Court review tweets of @NicDawes @CduPlessc @comradesipho @Eusebius and @TOMolefe with great interest.

Glad to hear it. “@TOMolefe: Radebe: We want to ally fears and reaffirm our commitment to the Constitution #ConCourt”

@mynameisjerm We'd love it if others ran with the idea & interpreted various clauses in the constitution & bill of rights.

@FormulaSA Exactly. If people don't understand something, they won't care about it. Difficult for ordinary people to relate to Con Court.

i love the constitution because it loves me!!! i love the fact that no one can take it away away from me.. not even the government/ state that birthed it. .. i was born with it and will die with it. feels great being South African! :)

My constitution is all about dignity.The fact that my sexuality was acknowledged by many men and women who do not agree with my life experience is vital to my sense of dignity. I am well aware that the clauses enshrined in the constitution may not be welcomed by all people but the knowledge that the supreme law of the land protects me is a source of personal freedom.

RT @conradkoch: Interfering with the Con Court to protect our freedom is like hitting your kid to promote non-violence.

I don't love our so-called constitution at all. It is a lot of words on fancy paper but in practice it is utterly useless. I am an environmentalist, specifically a water pollution ecologist. Our, OUR, environment is there for everybody to share and enjoy. But do we have our environmental rights protected? Absolutely not. There is so much corruption and bribery taking place. There are so many complete idiots in government that don't know what to do or just don't care to do anything as long as they get their bloated pay-checks. There are so many politicians and others that want to get rid of the environmental legislation. Why? Because saving frogs or wetlands doesn't add to the creation of wealth of the corrupt masses that are supposed to be leading and guiding this so-called democratic country. (This comment has been edited according to our Disclaimer clause)

We'll be following closely “@carienduplessis: Justice Dept is announcing constitutional review in CT today...This will be interesting”

E Sireletsa di tshwanelo tsa batho botlhe le bao eseng baduli ba afrika borwa

It has liberated South Africans. The only challenge is that we are not on the same page of understanding. The beneficiaries most of the time give away rights and privileges intended to be embraced and enjoy (imbibe). Those of us who celebrated and said "YES". Watertight Constitution in Mzansi. AMANDLA.....need to go village to village, street by street and make sure that ALL are on the same page " WHAT IS THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH AFRICA? What does it mean....? To me and all of us

@ceesbruggemans We need to capture and channel the creative energy of S Africans. Less talk, more do. http://t.co/HEbzJGcj

@FormulaSA @pierredevos That's all part of the plan. We believe the constitution is the basis of a new national vision.

Oh you are so misinformed. We're about the SA constitution. RT @JosefaFox6803 @WeThePeople_ZA Work In Your Underwear & Make $330+ Today

I love our Constitution because it is so transparent and up lifting in providing equal rights to all citizens...... I am not a pessimist by nature but hey just look at the education, health, corruption, fat cats.......

It is the homemade cake that might not look perfect but tastes better than the one from the shops.

@LionelBisschoff @pierredevos That's the point of this campaign. @TimesLIVE and @SowetanLIVE ran supplements but we need ongoing activity

@khayadlanga Everything about creativity as a driving force points to critical role of education system. Role of tolerance also interesting.

I love our constitution because its full of ambiguity & discrimination just like the old constitution . Kind of makes me realise what a joke South Africa really is . I always have a jolly good laugh when I apply for a job only to find out its for affirmative action only . I also love our democracy , it really challenges what the definition is in the dictionary . Thank you ANC for all the "improvements"you have made over the last 15 years , after all who needs infrastructure & security anyway .

@khayadlanga The energy, initiative and creativity of its people. We're not doing a v good job of tapping into it.

@LionelBisschoff @pierredevos Um..wrong end of the stick there. We're not talking changing the wording or running the country on soundbites.

@pierredevos All of this will remain a mystery to the average S African, which is part of the problem. The constitution is too abstract.

@mynameisjerm Thank you - we love comedians and cartoonists. Funny, creative people are the nagging conscience of any nation.

10. Human dignity #wethepeople #loveourconstitution

32. Access to information #wethepeople #loveourconstitution

@Myrone_M, #loveourconstitution!

I'm free to be anything I want to be, without having to hide and be bullied by leaders or politicians!

I love our constitution because it is fair and it accommodate everyone in South Africa.

Here you go.

Because Jacob is not allowed to touch it. Its belongs ro all of us and not one party, community or belief system.

@NzingaQ Yes, it was condescending - classic written for international audience stuff. But that headline gives it a histrionic quality.

THE BIG READ: The right constitution - Times LIVE http://t.co/yFb1JWec via @TimesLIVE #LoveOurConstitution (@WeThePeople_ZA)

@WeThePeople_ZA Funny thing is how much power subs have to change the meaning of a piece by slapping on a misleading headline.

Thanks to you too, William! RT @billbobbird: Thanks to @IOL who #LoveOurConstitution get your copy of the Sunday independent.

@NicDawes and of course we really do have one of the best constitutions in the world. No small thing. #LoveOurConstitution

We'd love to know whether @RobynCurnowCNN came up with the heading on her piece in today's @TimesLIVE - a tad Lester Venteresque.

RT @Billbobbird: If there were #oscars for constitutions ours would likely walk away with most of them #LoveOurConstitution

US Ambassador to SA Donald Gips reflects on the process involved in developing our constitution. The US Embassy in Pretoria is one of our partners in this campaign and we are very appreciative of their support for us. This piece gives an excellent overview of just how important our constitution is.

RT @Billbobbird: Sorry here is link to great piece in @TimesLIVE http://t.co/AO73RZHk. Read it, be proud and #LoveOurConstitution @USEmbPretoria

RT @Eusebius: I'm looking forward to Jeff Radebe's presser tomorrow: We will finally know the nature and scope of the constitutional review.

So Americans in the know love the SA Constitution. Do we as SAfricans. Show your support #LoveOurConstitution @WeThePeople_ZA

If there were #oscars for constitutions ours would likely walk away with most of them #LoveOurConstitution

Great piece in @TimesLIVE today by US ambassador who clearly also #LoveOurConstitution read it @USEmbPretoria

Our Constitution reflects our soul and entrenches the classic division between Parliament and the Judiciary.

It stands for free speech and freedom of association as well as equality of all people

Thanks to @IOL who #LoveOurConstitution get your copy of the Sunday independent.

So many references to the constitution in today's papers. We're a bit bemused as to why some of the media won't hype this campaign given what we're trying to achieve - a demonstrable, mutually visible symbol of public support for the constitution. Hype is the only way we'll achieve the numbers we want. We have a very small budget and few resources. Most of the people who've worked on this campaign have done so for free. If there's anything South Africa needs right now, it's something like this. But we cannot do this on our own.

@RediTlhabi We read your piece today in @TimesLIVE with great interest. You speak to many of the things we hope to achieve.

Nice to see a mention in yesterday's Sat Star editorial.

Chapter 2, Section 9: "The state may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds, including race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth." Since I've lived in Europe (in Holland, the UK and now Germany) I have been discriminated against, directly and indirectly, on the grounds of: marital status, social origin, age, sexual orientation and language! The European Eunion ironically adopted the South African Equality Clause in Article 21, word for word! But, whereas most South Africans know what the Equality Clause says, most Europeans I know don't even know that they have such a clause. The South African motto "Unity in Diversity" is another concept they have copied into the Charter of Fundamental Human Rights of the EU, adopted in Nice in 2000 (Article 22). My experience of discrimination in Europe actually showed me why it was important to write down the grounds on which discrimination may not be made. This experience taught me what it feels like to be discriminated against directly and indirectly. Highly ironic that a white male like myself had to experience discrimination in Europe to become aware how how dehumanising it is and how powerless it makes you feel. So I've become a Constitutionalist and have a framed copy of the South African Constitution on my wall to remind me of how far we are ahead of the Europeans! I can't wait for the day I go back to South Africa. I love my consitution!

I love our constitution because it ensures that all South Africans have rights, emphasises humanity and unity of the human spirit. Our constition brings unity to diverse cultures whilst it also offers all to practice their cultures. Further, our constitution recognises lessons we must learn from our past whilst it also encourages us to work for a better future in Unison. We are the best country that not only love the diverse beauty of its people, but nature, culture and environment. We the people love our constitution! Viva

This weekend, South Africans will be participating in a strange mass torture ritual known as shopping at the end of the month. A shopping trolley and a braai fork should be national symbols. (And possibly a minibus taxi too.)

I love our constitution because it represents our humanity in action. It is us and we are it.

we are free, we still have a long way to go but we free

@chrishartZA @causticpop Those gantries resting across the highways are like something out of the imagination of HG Wells.

It belongs to the people

There are three things that stand between us and tyranny. Firstly our Constitution which was hammered out between all groups within our country. Secondly the Constitutional Court the rulings of which enforce the Constitution. Thirdly the acceptance by all of the primacy of the rule of law.

"Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated." Nelson Mandela to PW Botha

"Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility." Nelson Mandela #WeLoveYouMadiba

I love our constitution because it protects the rights of gays and lesbians and guarantees equality for all.

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart - Madiba

So true: "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb." - Nelson Mandela. #WeLoveYouMadiba

"If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy" - Nelson Mandela #WeLoveYouMadiba

An image of Nelson Mandela celebrating after the adoption of the SA Constitution.

Nice piece in @The_New_Age showing Madiba celebrating adoption of Constitution. #loveourconstitution #WeLoveYouMadiba http://t.co/8fVl4BMo

It guarantees our freedoms and our rights.

WE, THE PEOPLE http://t.co/gZOuC2Nf #loveourconstitution Lets all know our constitution. Its useful. Remember u don't know what u don't know

We love the constitution, because it represents the will of the majority of South Africans and it recognizes the dignity of all humans irrespective of race, sex or religion.

The South African Constitution is the most progressive in the world. It is a document that accomodates everyone's rights and allows us equal status before the law. When one considers the history of South Africa, one understands how hard-fought a democracy this is and thus its protection is paramount. That is why the constitution must be protected and upheld at ALL COSTS.

@_1Muse That is another of the key messages we hope to get through.

Today South Africans will voluntarily participate in a mass cultural activity involving torture: end of the month shopping.

We have impartial consistancy of law and protection of our human rights. Something that is unheard of in Africa. Without a strong constitution we would decent into the abyss....

It tells us about how the country shall be gorven and also stating clearly who are the beneficiary of the RSA.

RT @MMA_tweeter: RT @MediaMattersZA: Told the world y u #LoveOurConstitution this week in celebration of SA Const'n? Do so at http://t.co/g6xTBo38...

RT @ORooigrond: We #LoveOurConstitution because without it, we'd have no basis from which to fight for our rights... (@WeThePeople_ZA)

RT @MediaMattersZA: Told the world y u #LoveOurConstitution this week in celebration of SA Const'n? Do so at http://t.co/g6xTBo38...

@moflavadj whole week declared SA Const'n Wk -Media Monitoring Africa initiative -by Parly!Spread d word #LoveOurConstitution #WeThePeople

@moflavadj post on http://t.co/MBCoJtuM or tweet @WeThePeople_ZA (also on FB) with reason why you #LoveOurConstitution #WeThePeople

RT @loyisogola: K Lediga live at Gold Reef City 2nyt. C u there<Any jokes on y we shud #LoveOurConstitution on its 15th anniv?> #WeThePeople

RT @WhosWhoSA: @Billbobbird urges us all to get involved and to tell the world why we #loveourconstitution: http://t.co/WmoKIxIE

It's easy to take normal for granted, especially when you grew up with it. still plenty to fix but don't dismiss the progress we've made.

RT @KagisoMakgabo: @WeThePeople_ZA. The constitution defines who we are and what we stand for. It favors unity and diversity. The constitution stands for us.

@marrakurru It's not possible to please everybody all the time and our constitution does a good job of managing competing interests.

Some may ask: Why should I love the Constitution? Does it bring food to the table? Will it build me a house? Will it buy me clothes? But without the Constitution you may do not the right to to have access to adequate housing, food, water, etc. So the more reason you should love the Constitution...

In #MediaMondayBulletin this week: http://t.co/CHf1nqnD - #WeThePeople – celebrations for SA constitution heighten #LoveOurConstitution

We #LoveOurConstitution because without it, we'd have no basis from which to fight for our rights... (@WeThePeople_ZA)

RT @simelaneme: @NdumisoNgcobo All rights are protected. They are equally limited within constitutionally justifiable parameters.

Ok so our constitution doesn't ban snors, boeps and bad hair but that doesn't mean we shouldn't love it. #randomobservation

@KagisoMakgabo please use #LoveOurConstitution r send your msg to @WeThePeople_ZA for your msg to display on our website!

@Billbobbird urges us all to get involved and to tell the world why we #loveourconstitution: http://t.co/WmoKIxIE

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Another one to RT I #LoveOurConstitution because it guarantees freedom of movement - under apartheid that was impossible

Glacial service at Newscafe Rivonia. Really not good enough.

RT @Jen_Thorpe: I #LoveOurConstitution because it is something that continues to guide our government in the right direction, and keeps them in check

I #LoveOurConstitution because it is something that continues to guide our government in the right direction, and keeps them in check

RT @cobusfourie: I #LoveOurConstitution because it enshrines minority rights (like pink rights) but also transparency and accountability (@WeThePeople_ZA)

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: @ianollis Indeed. We're trying to get as many SAns as possible to tell the world why they #LoveOurConstitution - a much needed symbol

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: @ianollis Indeed. We're trying to get as many SAns as possible to tell the world why they #LoveOurConstitution - a much needed symbol

@NdumisoNgcobo @simelaneme that's always the kicker with the constitution. Are ideals reflected in reality?Won't be if nobody cares about it

RT @WeThePeople_ZA Another one to RT I #LoveOurConstitution because it guarantees freedom of movement - under apartheid that was impossible

@kayodei @melaniehamman one of the exciting things about having created @WeThePeople_ZA is how we could use it in schools etc

@simelaneme @ndumisongcobo As in all aspects of the constitution, rights are upheld as long as they don't infringe on rights of others.

@CadreFloyd @lunchout2 Floyd, we were quite excited when we saw your name - thought you were another Floyd.

@SA_GLAAD Thanks guys. Our rights are some of the best in the world, but it's up to is to make sure they're more than a piece of paper.

Rocking my #WeThePeople t-shirt to show how much I #LoveOurConstitution - in celebration of SA's constitution!

@WeThePeople_ZA We #LoveOurConstitution because it grants the right of access to court to all persons.

RT @SA_GLAAD: We #LoveOurConstitution (@WeThePeople_ZA)

We #LoveOurConstitution (@WeThePeople_ZA)

hello @yvonnejohnston do you #LoveOurConstitution ? We hope so. Please put a message on http://t.co/axurwLPx

I love our constitution because I can be a blue/purple/orange/any colour, male/female/both and I can be any shape or size with any religious, spiritual, sexual orientation I want and I will still be counted as a South African.

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Pls RT I #LoveOurConstitution because it gives us the freedom to laugh at political jokes

Like it's worked so well for us RT @_1Muse: ! RT @WeThePeople_ZA: I #LoveOurConstitution because it stands between us and the abuse of power

“@WeThePeople_ZA: I #LoveOurConstitution because it gives us freedom to laugh at political jokes” Lots of countries where you can't do that

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Pls RT I #LoveOurConstitution because it is based upon dignity and equality, something that was in short supply in SA.

rt @safreemedia: Africa: Development Comes @ Expense of Media Freedom http://t.co/2JeMM6YI we can strike balance why we #LoveOurConstitution

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Pls RT I #LoveOurConstitution because it gives us the freedom to laugh at political jokes

@AdriaanBasson We heard you on @RediTlhabi. Idea behind this campaign is to make it harder to interfere with the constitution.

@_1Muse we considered using 'trouble' but 'groot kak' is much more South African. We hope authentic wins out over apathy.

@lebomashile @HlubiMboya Always good to see achievement. Hope they make a difference in a province that desperately needs it.

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Pls RT I #LoveOurConstitution because it gives us the freedom to laugh at political jokes

! RT @WeThePeople_ZA: I #LoveOurConstitution because it stands between us and the abuse of power. Without it we'd be in groot kak.

All you have to do is retweet us and ask your followers to do the same. If anyone wants to know why, check out http://t.co/2jiai72f

Some say white people don't care abt the constitution cos they have always had the rights enshrined.We say #LoveOurConstitution whoever u r

Scary that bluelightism has become a word RT @WeThePeople_ZA Reason to #LoveOurConstitution its a safeguard against creeping bluelightism

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Reasons to #LoveOurConstitution no.1: it's a safeguard against creeping bluelightism.

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Reasons to #LoveOurConstitution no.1: it's a safeguard against creeping bluelightism.

I #LoveOurConstitution because it stands between us and the abuse of power. Without it we'd be in groot kak.

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: Reasons to #LoveOurConstitution no.1: it's a safeguard against creeping bluelightism.

Reasons to #LoveOurConstitution no.1: it's a safeguard against creeping bluelightism.

I deeply value our Constitution because it protects human dignity. Religious communities are often guilty of dehumanizing people. My position is that we never have to dehumanize people in order to glorify God.

not only is our constitution the edifice on which our democracy is built on, it is also a memoir of our country's struggle for the liberation of its people. because of our constitution i can give my government the middle finger for treating people like second class citizens by offering the poor service delivery, looting the state and failing to ensure that the rights of women and children are protected...#middle finger to the government. Ek is lief of our constitution

@MelanieHamman perhaps if we had a dramatic playoff pitting us against the Australian constitution we could inspire more action.

When we talk to people about this campaign in person, they're so excited. Online, different story.

Because it is the one thing that keeps us together whatever the weather and whoever the government of the day happens to be.

RT @RiaadMoosa: RT @Billbobbird: Our constitution tougher than chuck Norris #LoveOurConstitution

@Eusebius good read and also why we need to see what's in the constitution to have debate. #LoveOurConstitution

RT @WhosWhoSA: We #loveourconstitution because everyone has the right to fair labour practices

@NICKolausBAUER @mailandguardian powerful piece. All the more reason to c #LoveOurConstitution & founding values of dignity & equality

I have my doubts about the claims that RSA's Constitution is "the most advanced in the world" because section 9(2) recognises a concept called “restitutionary equality”: This "restitutionary equality" is associated with the political concept of “transformation” and therefore the Constitution implicitly contains commitment to transformation as process, towards the goal of an equal society, which means unequal treatment (of previously advantaged sections of the community) may/will have to be tolerated. This appears to entrench "unequal treatment" of the white male/female (ironically?) used in the newspaper advert despite the fact that they are too young to have been born pre-1994. Unfortunately this Constitutionally envisaged "transformation" process has ensconsed many corrupt, self-serving and fraudlent "transformers" in positions where they can waste resources and plunder the coffers thus destroying the best intentions of the Constitution.

@MarianneThamm @brodiegal @ChrisRoperZA been researching the most ridiculous excesses of apartheid - seeing this today is stomach-churning

@MelanieHamman Fact is people love of free will. You cannot coerce the heart. @WeThePeople_ZA #LoveOurConstitution

@Sentletse Molesting the constitution is what we aim to prevent - anything perceived as elitist & obstructive is vulnerable @melaniehamman

I love our right to freedom of expression.

@TannieEvita What R your thoughts on OUR Constitution?Help SAfricans understand need 2 stand up for it @WeThePeople_ZA #LoveourConstitution

@Anatinus well I suspect those Americans who were rude about Ginsburg struggle to read. #LoveOurConstitution

@Thabo99 Inequality is endemic to SA and v worrying that it's growing.

The constitution is sovereign over all arms of the state (parliament and executive, judiciary, and the administration). As long as this remains, there is a genuine check to the abuse of power. The constitution's direct benefits to us, the people, do need, however, to be vigilantly monitored - it takes resources, will, commitment, on the part of the executive and administration to ensure that the pledges within the Constitution are carried out over time.

I love our constitution because it provides unparalleled protection of our children's rights.

http://constitutionallyspeaking.co.za/ the latest blog is really good...

http://allafrica.com/stories/201202231442.html

@lunchout2 We love robust debate. Clause 16 of the constitution is all about robust debate.

@WeThePeople_ZA Gotta #LoveOurConstitution for putting ideals out there for society to transform into & requiring that we work towards them

I love the constitution, because it supports equal rights for all, regardless of race, creed, or gender... Pity about BEE which is racial discrimination against an ethnic minority. Disgusting.

This is why I love our constitution: Everyone has the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right to make decisions concerning reproduction. Everyone has the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion. Everyone has the right to freedom of association. Every citizen is free to make political choices. And ALL the children's rights.

It allows me to express myself and exercise my democratic rights

Our constitution is the core of what holds our nation together for the benefit of all! It should be protected and nurtured for the general purpose of improvement in living standards for all our citizens.

@khayadlanga Do you #LoveOurConstitution? Think about it. @WeThePeople_ZA

Getting comments from people moaning about how constitutional ideals not reflected by reality. Which is actually a reason to support us.

Howzit @702David why do you #LoveOurConstitution (at least, we hope you love it)? Our campaign needs more support.

Our constitution allows me to have an opinion. More than this, it allows me to express my opinion. So, here is one of them: "The Chinese should respect our fauna an flora. They should leave our Rhino alone".

In a world that shows little or no respect for the rights of its people through its governing bodies, all that is is left is the written word within the constitution that gaurantees our right to fight against being wronged !

@angelo2711 Now more than ever ordinary South Africans need to show their support for the document that is the cornerstone of our democracy

I love our Constitution because it demonstrates 'the heights that the human spirit can achieve'!!!!!

@angelo2711 This is part of the necessary creation of a shared vision. We cannot rely on politicians to do this.

I love our constitution: it is the cornerstone of our democracy. It is our supreme law. It guarantees our freedom. #LoveOurConstitution

It is the cornerstone of our democracy. It is our supreme law. It guarantees our freedom.

Apathy is the enemy.

Is there an ad today?

I love our constitution because it gives us, all of us the freedom and the right to make our future, each of us, no matter how individual our views and how lonely that view may be - it prevents us being shouted down, by a crowd just because it's a crowd.

@StephenGrootes And the 15th birthday of the cornerstone of our democracy. Be nice if more people told world why they #loveourconstitution

@angelo2711 In fact, the less all those ordinary South Africans love the constitution, the less likely those in power will love it too.

RT @RiaadMoosa: RT @Billbobbird: Our constitution tougher than chuck Norris #LoveOurConstitution

It has a superb bill of rights and also section 24 which gives rights to all species.

what constitution? governing what? adhered to by whom?

@GarethCliff freedom of belief is also freedom not to believe. Have a look at which deity we used in today's ad... http://t.co/6T2REm3b

@mandyldewaal trouble is if people lose faith, the constitution will lose power and relevance. Self-fulfilling prophecy.

RT @mandyldewaal: @WeThePeople_ZA Nope. The constitution is not abstract. Rights are real and present and daily actions.

@promerops_cafer Oh sorry, we were referring to the airport not the man. The limitations of Twitter can result in confusion.

@mandyldewaal which is why the fact that we can't seem to get people to participate in this campaign so screamingly frustrating

I Love the Republic of South Africa's Constitution for containing Section 24, now it must just be applied and implemented in the protection and survival of the Rhinos left in our beautiful country. This is the website to go to to give your positive opinion about our 15 year old Constitution and why it should be preserved as is.

@promerops_cafer That's exactly why they had to change it. The complete insanity that was grand apartheid.

We, the members of the South African Pagan Rights Alliance (SAPRA), love the South African Constitution because it guarantees freedom of religion to all citizens equally. As Pagans (Witches, Wiccans, Asatruans, Druids and others) we appreciate the rights and liberties granted to us as a religious minority. http://www.paganrightsalliance.org/index.html

Here's the gorgeous @HlubiMboya talking about the children's rights in our constitution http://t.co/gSD9CHHP

RT @WeThePeople_ZA: @HlubiMboya talks abt children's rights in SA constitution http://t.co/ikSGUHhC #LoveOurConstitution #WeThePeople

RT @WhosWhoSA: Have you told the world why you #loveourconstitution yet? Go to @WeThePeople_ZA and share the love!

Have you told the world why you #loveourconstitution yet? Go to @WeThePeople_ZA and share the love!

RT @Anatinus: @pepemarais Please help the v worthy @WeThePeople_ZA campaign RT I #LoveOurConstitution for guaranteeing our freedoms

I love our constitution because it embraces Freedom, Diversity and Unity.

It gives a voice to the disadvantaged.

Have been documenting your campaign on our website. Its brilliant. Is there and ad for today? http://www.creativesovereign.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=123:we-the-people&Itemid=2

I love our constitution because its something South Africans CAN & SHOULD be proud of - we stand out in this world. #loveourconstitution

TopTV lashes #Icasa over censorship http://t.co/mYkK35Ca <Another reason I #LoveOurConstitution -can even used to defend porn!> #WeThePeople

The South African constitution protects our young democracy- what we fought so hard for #wethepeople #LoveOurConstitution

It helps protect us from the arrogant, corrupt, self-interested, power-lusting, uneducated politicians we are currently blessed with - the mentality that says "the majority elected us therefore we should be able to do whatever we like"

Jimmy Manyi says there's nothing sinister about the Constitutional Court review. We have an opportunity to signal the support of ordinary S Africans for the principles on which the constitution is founded - especially its limitations on power.

“@carienduplessis: Manyi: nothing sinister about Concourt review. It will be scientific and objective” why it's nb to #LoveOurConstitution

@pepemarais Please help the v worthy @WeThePeople_ZA campaign RT I #LoveOurConstitution for guaranteeing our freedoms

@Sentletse @melaniehamman Interesting point.

Speaking of the Constitution, here's a cartoon to make you smile.

Today's ad focuses on freedom of religion, conscience and belief. So we're SA's Twitter deity to make the point. http://t.co/5aE2J7hx

The South African constitution protects ALL our citizens (whether they understand this or not) AND our democracy. Viva SA Constitution!

Despite all the coverage we're getting and all the smiles and nods, we're encountering mass apathy. This is not good enough. Are South Africans so passive that they'll vote for a mountain, but not do the same for their constitution? To all our fans: please help us kick people into action. We're not asking you to run the Comrades or delve in your wallet, we're asking you to write one sentence!

Without our Constitution we (the people) would have no protection against the (corrupt) politicians. They would do what they want, whenever and wherever they want, and simply change the law to protect them, just like our (dictator) friend in Zimbabwe is doing. at least we have a (Big Brother) constitution to give us a little protection.

After 30 years of life I realised I that my relationships had failed because I had not properly understood my sexuality. Thanks to our constitution societies attitude has changed towards same sex relationships and my rights to live the life that makes me happy are protected. I am now in love for the fist time!

SA Constitution is 15 years old this Feb. Why do you love it? #LoveOurConstitution http://t.co/7n8j3ZNq

I Love the Republic of South Africa's Constitution for containing Section 24, now it must just be applied and implemented in the protection and survival of the Rhinos left in our beautiful country.

“@Ty_Noel: Thanks! RT @imTJH I'm loving all of the political discourse. And I'm liking Ron Paul these days #lovetheconstitution”

I #LoveOurConstitution because it inspires us to be better human beings. And one can't not feel patriotic after reading the Preamble.

RT @RiaadMoosa: RT @Billbobbird: Our constitution tougher than chuck Norris #LoveOurConstitution

RT @Billbobbird: @carollza real commitment will be if they wear it for ALL activities. #LoveOurConstitution <"ALL activities"? Hmmm☺>

RT @RiaadMoosa: RT @Billbobbird: Our constitution tougher than chuck Norris #LoveOurConstitution