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Section 13: No Slavery or Servitude - Your Complete Guide
Complete guide to Section 13 - the absolute right against slavery, servitude, and forced labour. Includes case law and exam tips.
Section 13: No Slavery, Servitude, or Forced Labour
The Right
Section 13 provides:
"No one may be subjected to slavery, servitude or forced labour."
This is an absolute right — no limitations clause applies.
What It Protects
- Slavery — Ownership of one person by another
- Servitude — Compulsion to provide services without consent
- Forced labour — Work imposed under coercion
Key Cases
- SANDU v Minister of Defence (2007) — Military service obligations vs forced labour
- Kylie v CCMA (2010) — Employment obligations vs servitude
Exam Tips
- Section 13 is absolute — no justification for slavery/servitude
- Distinguish from voluntary employment (which is consensual)
- Link to Section 10 (human dignity)
Tags: #section13 #slavery #servitude #forcedlabour #billofrights
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