GALLERY: ‘Human Rights Day means nothing to me’

On Saturday, 21 March South Africans across the board will celebrate the country’s Bill of Rights. Alas, despite the Bill’s promise of protection, a significant number of South Africans, for various reasons, are still denied their human rights, which, more often than not, may result in a number of psychological disorders, even suicidal thoughts.

We spoke to residents in our areas about whether the day’s meaning still resonated with them amidst the current social crisis. Tamryn Coats, counselling psychologist at Akeso Psychiatric Clinics, said human rights play a monumental role in a person’s sense of self, interactions style and sense of purpose in the world.