Simplifying To Save Gauteng's Judicial System

South Africa's Constitution leaves no room for ambiguity: every person has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of law adjudicated in a fair and public hearing before a court, or, where appropriate, an independent tribunal or forum. This right is not merely a procedural safeguard, but a core principle enshrined in our constitutional framework. In a country where historically, the majority was systematically denied access to justice under a regime that prioritised parliamentary sovereignty to entrench racial oppression, the Constitution's commitment to access to courts stands as a pivotal corrective measure. Today, it not only guarantees access to justice but actively promotes strategic litigation as a vital tool to hold the state accountable.