National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance 2016 – 2021

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued a draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, 2016 – 2021, for public consultation. The closing date for comments and submissions is 30 June 2016. 

"South Africa is mandated in terms of the Durban Declaration to produce a National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. The purpose of the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance of the Republic of South Africa is to provide South Africa with a comprehensive policy framework to address racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance at both a private and public level. The NAP is not intended to replace existing laws and policies but rather to be complementary to existing legislation, policies and programmes which address equality, equity and discrimination."

"The overall goal of the NAP is to build a non-racial, non-sexist society based on the values of human dignity, equality and the advancement of human rights and freedom. The NAP is also intended to combat xenophobia and related intolerance."