Apex Court, Apex Hope - but also a warning

THE 30th anniversary of South Africa's Constitutional Court marks more than just the passage of time - it affirms the court's crucial role in upholding, and at times advancing, the country's hard-won democracy.

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From landmark rulings guaranteeing access to HIV/AIDS treatment, affirming same-sex marriage, and ensuring social security for permanent residents, the Court has, over the decades, emerged as a beacon of dignity, freedom, and justice in a society grappling with the deep scars of apartheid.

Born of the struggle for liberation, the Constitutional Court is one of the most powerful symbols of the country's commitment to constitutional supremacy and the rule of law.