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This study investigates how South African courts affect the realization of socio-economic rights and their impact on poverty and inequality.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Eliminating poverty and inequality by realising socio-economic rights: the role of the courts

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This study investigates how South African courts affect the realization of socio-economic rights and their impact on poverty and inequality.
Analyzed court decisions related to socio-economic rights in South Africa based on HSRC research.
Examined the implementation of these court decisions in addressing poverty and inequality.
Court decisions consistently promote the realization of socio-economic rights.
Implementation of these decisions is inconsistent, hindering progress in poverty reduction.
The findings highlight the need for better enforcement of court rulings.

Implication

Research shows courts can help realize socio-economic rights in South Africa, indicating potential for poverty reduction.

Abstract

South Africa's Constitution is one of the most progressive in the world and HSRC research shows that our court decisions genuinely promote the realisation of socio-economic rights. Unfortunately, these decisions are not always implemented, write Prof. Narnia Bohler-Muller, Adv Gary Pienaar, Dr Michael Cosser and Dr Gerard Hagg.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e7680e02ee3982d3211d https://doi.org/10.14749/32381964

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Research shows courts can help realize socio-economic rights in South Africa, indicating potential for poverty reduction.

Eliminating poverty and inequality by realising socio-economic rights: the role of the courts

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Eliminating poverty and inequality by realising socio-economic rights: the role of the courts

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