REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA COMBINED SECOND PERIODIC REPORT UNDER THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLE`S RIGHTS and INITIAL REPORT UNDER THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA Article 27: Duty of family 520. The rights to a duty of family are discussed under paragraphs 397 to 416 of this report. Article 28: Freedom from discrimination 521. The rights to equality and freedom of discrimination are discussed in paragraphs 11 to 30 of this report. CONCLUSION 522. Since the presentation of the first periodic report, much progress has been made in implementing the provisions of the African Charter. A number of legislative, policy and other measures have been put in place to ensure substantive realisation of civil and political rights, as well as socio-economic rights. Measures are in place to address the levels of crime in our country, especially the level of violence against and abuse of women and children and these measures are beginning to prove successful. 523. As to realisation of economic, social and cultural rights, Government remains committed in addressing the trio challenges of inequality, unemployment and poverty. Our National Development Plan (2030) sets us well on the path of ensuring that we become a safe and prosperous country. 141