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South Africa’s constitution was set up as the bedrock of its democracy: it’s been challenged over last 30 years, but has held firm

The question of whether the constitution should continue to be supreme has become a public as well as a political issue. Shutterstock As I watched a 2014 parliamentary ad hoc committee debate the ...
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Reflecting on South Africa’s constitution

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel says the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution is a historic milestone that will continue to shape the country’s democracy ...
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South Africa’s Constitutional Court at 30: a solid foundation but cracks are showing

Public confidence in the Constitutional Court is key to its legitimacy. Felix Dlangamandla/AFP via Getty Images. South Africa’s Constitutional Court stands out as one of the few government ...