The Role of Public Participation viewed in the Context of adjudicating Socio-Economic Rights

Abstract

This article examines how the courts have applied and interpreted the principles of public participation in the context of adjudicating socio-economic rights. In this light, this article adds to the contribution in tribute to Justice Ngcobo in the following ways. First, it examines the role of public participation viewed in the context of adjudicating socio-economic rights. Secondly, it reflects on the jurisprudence of the South African courts with regard to the application and interpretation of the principles of public participation in the course of adjudicating socio-economic rights. Thirdly, it examines the dynamics of public participation, and then revisits the strategies of achieving public participation.