The Public Interest Practice has published a free online book, Key Judgments Advancing Constitutional Rights in South Africa: A Curated Database, April 1994 – March 2026 by Erica Emdon. Available on the SAFLII website, this resource brings together more than 180 judgments that have shaped and strengthened constitutional rights in South Africa.
The book covers the full spectrum of socio-economic rights, alongside other fundamental freedoms such as the rights to protest and freedom of expression, and includes important developments in gender and migrant rights. Each case is presented through a concise summary, allowing readers to quickly grasp how the courts have expanded and deepened rights, particularly for people who are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Designed as a practical working tool, the publication is intended for paralegals, journalists, researchers, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in constitutional rights. The content is organised by right, enabling users to go directly to the sections most relevant to their needs and to draw selectively on the material.
The book is available under “Publications” on the SAFLII website:
https://www.saflii.org/images/publications/key-judgments-constitutional-rights-south-africa-1994-2026.pdf
