Art.6 (3) In this Article reference to the term “religion” shall be construed as including reference to religious denominations, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly. Person’s freedom of association Act No.15 of 1984 Art.6 Act No.1 of 2005 Art.7 Freedom to participate in public affairs Act No.15 of 1984 Art.6 Act No.34 of 1994 Art.4 20.-(1) Every person has a freedom, to freely and peaceably assemble, associate and cooperate with other persons, and for that purpose, express views publicly and to form and join with associations or organizations formed for purposes of preserving or furthering his beliefs or interests or any other interests. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subarticles (1) and (4), it shall not be lawful for any political party to be registered which according to its constitution or policy ­ (a) aims at promoting or furthering the interests of ­ (i) any faith or religious group; (ii) any tribal group, place of origin, race or gender; (iii) only a particular area within any part of the United Republic; (b) advocates for the break-up of the United Republic; (c) accepts or advocates for the use of the force or violent confrontation as means of attaining its political goals; (d) advocates or intends to carry on its political activities in only one part of the United Republic; or (e) does not permit periodic and democratic election of its leaders. (3) Parliament may enact legislation which makes provisions for ensuring that political parties operate within the limits and adhere to the conditions set out in subarticle (2) concerning the freedom and the right of persons to associate and assemble. (4) It shall be unlawful for any person to be compelled to join any association or organization, or for any association or for any political party to be refused registration on grounds solely of the ideology or philosophy of that political party. Subject to the provisions of Article 39, 47 and 67 of this 21.-(1) Constitution and of the laws of the land in connection with the conditions for electing and being elected or for appointing and being appointed to take part in matters related to governance of the country, every citizen of the United Republic is entitled to take part in matters pertaining to the governance of the country, either directly or through representatives freely elected by the people, in conformity with the procedures laid down by, or in accordance with, the law. (2) Every citizen has the right and the freedom to participate fully in the process leading to the decision on matters affecting him, his well-being or the nation. 19