In the words of the late Adv George Bizos, the Constitution can be your friend. A friend that you can defend, test, challenge and also one you can embrace and celebrate. Here we can help you start the journey of forming a more intimate relationship with the Constitution. And we also invite you to help us build trust in our constitutional democracy.
Help us bring our Constitution alive.
The 10th of December 2021 marks 25 years since the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa was signed into law by our first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela. In commemoration of this significant milestone, Constitution Hill and the Nelson Mandela Foundation have convened the We, the People series of Roundtable Conversations. Five conversations bringing together people from all walks of life to unpack important constitutional themes.
People across South Africa breathe life into the Constitution every day through challenging injustice. They do this in our courts or by taking their cause to the streets. Some of us write about it, compose music, create art, photography, new inventions and technology. We can also challenge injustice daily in our work.
Read, listen and watch stories on how the Constitution plays a role in all spheres of our lives today.
What does the Constitution mean to you?
Listen to Ma Joyce Seroke, Justice Edwin Cameron and others from different backgrounds and identities speak on what the Constitution means to them and what ‘We, the People’ can do together to bring the Constitution alive.
We believe that each and every one of us are history-makers, archivists and storytellers. In this spirit, we are requesting materials from you that will enliven and develop the story of our country that is presented here.
Add your voice to the country’s story and tell us where you were during the most significant moments in our history.
President Mandela gives his State of the Nation address in Parliament. Mandela ends his address with the words, “Let us all get down to work”.
President Nelson Mandela announces his cabinet. It includes members of the African National Congress, National Party and Inkatha Freedom Party.
