On 4 February 1997 the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 came into operation, symbolising the birth of a democratic South African Republic founded on the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law. It is befitting to publish a Discussion Document on the Transformation of the Judicial System and the Role of the Judiciary in the Developmental South African State in the remembrance and celebration of the 15th anniversary of this supreme law of the Republic that positively changed the course of the South Africa’s history.
Follow these links to:
- Read the full Discussion Document [1.09mb].
- Read the media statement by Minister Radebe, 28 Feb 2012
- Read the article "We must look into our national soul to make sure it lives
forever" by Deputy Minister Nel published in the Sunday Independent, 4 Mar 2012 - Interview with Deputy Minister Nel on the discussion document on the judicial transformation and an assessment of the Constitutional Courts judgement,
05 Mar 2012
Closing date for comments/submissions: 20 April 2012
Any person wishing to comment on the Discussion Document, is invited to submit written comments to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on or before
20 April 2012.
Comments should be directed to the Director-General,
for the attention of Adv JB Skosana and:
(a) if it is forwarded by post, be addressed to
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
(b) if delivered by hand, be delivered at -
Reception, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
(c) if it is delivered by E-mail, it be delivered to judicialdiscdoc@justice.gov.za
