Constitutional Court of South Africa

47 reviews

Constitution Hill, 1 Hospital St, Braamfontein, 2017, South Africa

+27113597400

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Constitutional Court of South Africa is a City courthouse located at Constitution Hill, 1 Hospital St, Braamfontein, 2017, South Africa. It has received 47 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday7:45AM-4:15PM
Thursday7:45AM-4:15PM
Friday7:45AM-4:15PM
Saturday7:45AM-4:15PM
Sunday7:45AM-4:15PM

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  • The address of Constitutional Court of South Africa: Constitution Hill, 1 Hospital St, Braamfontein, 2017, South Africa

  • Constitutional Court of South Africa has 4.3 stars from 47 reviews

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  • "A place worth visiting,there are special tours that ferry tourists around Johannesburg that includes Constitutional Court with experienced tour guides who know the historical and cultural sites perfectly well"

    "Very interesting to be inside a Supreme Court of the land"

    "I took my boys for a history lesson at the Constitutional court for Reconciliation day"

    "Das sehr beeindruckende Gebäude für das Verfassungsgericht der Republik Südafrika wurde im Februar 2004 neu errichtet"

    "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"

Reviews

  • Sibusiso Gumede

A place worth visiting,there are special tours that ferry tourists around Johannesburg that includes Constitutional Court with experienced tour guides who know the historical and cultural sites perfectly well.The Constitutional Court was built where Nelson Mandela was prisoned.Most political activists who stood head and shoulders against Apartheid government where sentenced there.The jails have not been tempered with with exception of Constitutional Court being built there.This is a place worth visiting especially if the tour includes Soweto in Orlando where most Activists including Mandela stayed during Apartheid years.

  • Alan Aim

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.

  • Joy Thebekwana

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.

  • Johannes Jülch

Das sehr beeindruckende Gebäude für das Verfassungsgericht der Republik Südafrika wurde im Februar 2004 neu errichtet. Es wurde auf dem Areal des Johannesburg Fort, direkt neben der Gefängnis-Außenmauer dieses Gebäudekomplexes errichtet. Die Lage soll dabei deutlich machen, dass Südafrika, mit seiner neuen Verfassung und der Abschaffung der Apartheid, die Zeiten des früheren Unrechtsstaates überwunden hat. Das Eingangsportal und der große Saal sind schlicht, aber modern gestaltet mit afrikanischem Stil.

  • Frecky Lewis

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.

  • Sydwell Phillip Baloyi (Wa le Dingamanzi)

I am presenting to you a registered Association of Traditional leaders which is an association of all traditional leaders in the country and it’s not in business but on traditional affairs of the different communities of the country. Its main objective is to inform these communities and government to treat traditional leaders the same and for the government to resource them in an equitable manner.

  • pauline muruven

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.

  • Amanda Blankfield-Koseff

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.

  • Prince Emmanuel Malaza

There is this tour guide called Ntsika, he is amazing, he is beyond tour guiding, he is like a lecturer, we really enjoyed his tour, my guest's were very much impressed about the knowledge he shared with us

  • Ndaba Mazabane

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!

  • Caio Carneiro

O mais notável, para mim, é a fachada com o nome "Tribunal Constitucional" escrito nas 11 línguas oficiais da África do Sul.

  • Tim Abbott

The architecture of history in an active court building. Reminds me of the Reichstagsgebäude in that respect

  • Sumari Spies

The foundation of South Africa's democracy and the coming together of a nation.

  • Rouen Smit

Beautiful and thoughtful design inside. Open and accessible to everyone.

  • Noam Borovoy

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

  • Antonio Mac Master

The highest court in the land on constitutional matters

  • Johan Pretorius

Proudly South African. Interesting and informative.

  • Annie S

Very educational experience

  • Levi Saville

Where our history was made

  • Tshepiso Ramaboa

amazing victory Justice

  • Nkosinathi Nkatha

So amazing wht a place

  • Kenneth Mankge

Easily accessible

  • J Ganesh Babu

This was amazing

  • Twineamatsiko Clare

No waiting

  • Moeketsi Mphuti

Mmphutiv

  • Jusceline Vaz

Amazing

  • Snethemba Nkosi

Meh.

  • Bab Wise
  • Motlwang Mofoka
  • Kgothatso Moseneke
  • Brian Nibra Tshabalala
  • elsaa ashiim ashim
  • Yamkela Gwama
  • Dalingcebo Thokozani Maseko
  • Algirdas Gostautas
  • David Z
  • Erik Rans
  • Tshidiso Ramogale
  • Erhan Yeni
  • U Kyaw SAN
  • Joel Williams
  • Jabulane Hamilton Mpungose
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