During the early 1990s, a tectonic shift happened in the South African politico- legal landscape when the country transitioned from the old system of apartheid to a new system based on constitutional democracy. Consequently, South Africa became the centre of attention for its potential to drive constitutional developments towards realising transformation and social justice. The transition held a great promise for many South Africans. Many had high hopes and expectations. This was understandable for a society emerging from the malignant apartheid policies that propelled discrimination, injustices and racial inequalities. The transition resulted in the Constitution that is lauded at home and internationally as ‘the best Constitution’. Admittedly, the South African Constitution is innovative, unique and progressive in many ways. It embodies some legal norms that attempt to secure equal protection and benefit of the law and equality before the law for everyone. It also carries ideals that seek to achieve and build a society based on democratic values of social justice and improve the quality of life of all citizens.
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University of Johannesburg
Chairperson, Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa
Chairperson of the Limpopo Society of Advocates and Acting Judge of the High Court, Limpopo Division