In this episode, Justice Majiedt reflects on the evolving role and significance of South Africa’s courts, particularly the Constitutional Court, over the past 30 years of democracy. He discusses how the judiciary has worked to safeguard democratic values and uphold the rule of law in a changing social and political landscape.

This video is the second in a series of interviews that we conducted with members of the South African Judiciary to commemorate 30 years of democracy in South Africa. This interview explored the evolving role of South Africa’s Constitution in protecting democracy and human rights over the past three decades. It also covered the successes and shortcomings of the constitutional framework, the impact of landmark court decisions, and the delicate balance the Court must maintain between respecting the separation of powers and ensuring government accountability.

This video is part of a series of interviews that we conducted with members of the South African Judiciary to commemorate 30 years of democracy in South Africa. The purpose of these interviews was to reflect on and discuss the development of South Africa’s constitutional democracy since its first democratic election in 1994.

Introducing ALM’s new exclusive interview series reflecting on 30 years of the Constitutional Court. Each week, we sit down with justices to discuss the Court’s evolving role and the future of constitutional democracy. Stay tuned for insights from Justice Cameron, Justice Majiedt, Justice Theron, and former Acting Justice Margie Victor.