CAPE TOWN- Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says South Africa’s Constitution, born from the country’s first democratic elections in 1994, remains the foundation for building a just and equal society. Speaking during an NCOP debate on Freedom Day and Workers’ Day, she reflected on progress made in strengthening democracy, including an independent judiciary, improved gender representation in courts, and expanded access to basic services such as water, electricity, housing, and healthcare.
However, Kubayi warned that deep challenges remain, including high unemployment, inequality, corruption, and the lingering effects of state capture. While social grants and socio-economic reforms have helped reduce extreme poverty, she said economic exclusion still affects many South Africans, especially youth and black women. She urged continued commitment to the rule of law, accountability, and constitutional values to ensure that freedom translates into real economic and social opportunity for all.
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