NGCOBO J whether the standard for determining reasonableness under section 27(2) is the same as the standard for determining reasonableness and justifiability under section 36(1) and, if not, what is the appropriate standard for determining reasonableness under section 27(2). These questions were not addressed in argument and for reasons that will appear below, they will not be answered now. [107] Faced with these questions, the main judgment adopts the attitude that the outcome would be the same whether the enquiry is to be conducted under section 27(2) or section 36(1). I prefer to approach the matter differently – by looking first to the enquiry required in section 27 and then, if necessary, to section 36. I should add, though, that the outcome would be the same even if the enquiry were to begin and end in section 27(2). Is there a limitation of a constitutional right? [108] For convenience, the relevant provisions of section 27 are set out hereunder: “(1) Everyone has the right to have access to— ... (c) social security, including, if they are unable to support themselves and their dependants, appropriate social assistance. (2) The state must take reasonable legislative and other measures, within its available resources, to achieve the progressive realisation of each of these rights.” 69

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