1994–1999
Establishment and early operation of the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court was established as a central institution of the new constitutional order.
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institution-formation
The Constitutional Court was established as a central institution of the new constitutional order.
Significance
The court gave the Constitution a dedicated guardian and helped define rights-based governance after apartheid.
Why it matters
The court gave the Constitution a dedicated guardian and helped define rights-based governance after apartheid.