Constitutional Court of South Africa

5 The Amazing Adventures of Alan Aim - 6 months ago

Very interesting to be inside a Supreme Court of the land. They have sessions for only 6 months of the year. The 11 Constitutional Court judges can only serve a maximum of 15 years, and cannot be older than 65.

Currently made up of 9 men and 2 women. These are appointed by the President of South Africa.

It is free to get into the main court room, even on days when in session on first base first served. The court room has windows at ground height so you can see the feet of people walking outside. This is to represent that no one is above the law.

5 Joy Thebekwana - 9 months ago

I took my boys for a history lesson at the Constitutional court for Reconciliation day. The self guided tour is free on any holidays. Today we walked through a history lesson. It's beautifully told. This place is a walk through our own history. The pictures and videos tell the story of what our people paid for the freedom we have today. It's sad but also we learned and appreciate where we are as a nation today. I would recommend everyone to go check it. It's a history lesson, it was like walking through time. It was an amazing experience.

5 Noam Borovoy - 2 months ago

impressive, visit as part of the Constitución Hill visitor centre tour

4 Frecky Lewis - 4 years ago

A fascinating building to see, partly due to the awe that it inspires as a high court building of a major country but also because of the rich history it represents. Very cool that it's open to the public. There are quotes by Nelson Mandela displayed prominently inside. In the spirit of what the court stands for, the outside of the building prominently says "Constitutional Court" in many different languages.

5 pauline muruven - 3 years ago

Visited Constitutional Hill, felt very sad and enlightened at the same time,interesting to see large tour groups visiting and so interested in our rich history, even got the opportunity to sit in the Constitutional Court of South Africa during a sitting of our Honorable Judges. PROUD OF MY COUNTRY, despite our shortfalls.

5 Amanda Blankfield-Koseff - 2 years ago

From the tour of the prisons, which is depressing obviously but necessary to understand the history and to ensure it never happens again, to the hope and positivity of the Constitutional Court which upholds human rights and focuses on making the future a more just one.

3 Ndaba Mazabane - 7 years ago

It was great to be taken on a tour by Amy and relieved the aspirations of Mandela and those who ushered in the constitutional democracy!