THE Constitution plays an important role in society in that it guides and enables Parliament to pass laws that will enhance equity and promote socio-economic rights.
These were the remarks of Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola when he delivered a keynote address at the Limpopo Provincial Symposium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Constitution on Tuesday, 30 August.
He said the judiciary has played a critical role in ensuring that constitutional democratic gains were consolidated and continue to play an vital role in fulfilling freedom, rights and obligations as outlined in the constitution. “The Constitution is a transformative document which, if properly used, can enable us to achieve an equal and egalitarian society. “The Constitution enables us to progressively achieve socio-economic rights entrenched in the Constitution.”
The symposium was organised under the theme: “The role of the Constitution in addressing socio-economic rights imbalances and in achieving the empowerment of women”.
The minister said all spheres of government have a role to play in the development of the Constitution.
He said the Constitution was the soul of the nation, state and the persona of its people.
