1994 Constitutional Reform

The 1994 Constitutional Reform in South Africa was a significant change that replaced the apartheid-era constitution with a new democratic one. It established South Africa as a sovereign, unitary state with a Bill of Rights protecting citizens’ freedoms and equality. The reform created key institutions like the Parliament and the Constitutional Court, ensuring checks and balances. It also recognized multi-party democracy and laid the foundation for a new political order based on unity, non-racialism, and human rights, marking a transition from racial segregation to inclusive democracy.