Legal Luminaries - Season 1 Launches 14 August, 2023

Retired Chief Justice Raymond Zondo stands as a cornerstone of South Africa’s post-apartheid judiciary. In this episode, he reflects on his journey—from his early days in legal practice to his leadership in the judiciary, including his pivotal role in the landmark State Capture Commission. Justice Zondo explores what he considers…

Born into a politically active household in apartheid-era Durban, Justice Dhaya Pillay’s path to the judiciary was never just about law—it was about justice. In this episode of Legal Luminaries, she takes us on a deeply personal journey from student protests to the courtroom, sharing how activism shaped her legal…

Constitutional Court Judge Kate O'Regan shares her journey from growing up in apartheid-era South Africa to becoming a champion of human rights, labour law, and land rights. Justice O'Regan reflects on her early exposure to social injustices and her transition from journalism to law. She discusses her work with trade…

Justice Albie Sachs’ life reads more like a fable than a conventional biography—a tale of courage, sacrifice, and an unshakable belief in justice. In this opening episode of season 2 of Legal Luminaries, the former Constitutional Court judge takes us through his extraordinary journey, from his early activism in the…

In the final episode of this first season of Legal Luminaries, retired Gauteng judge president and former Tax Ombud Bernard Ngoepe shares his story of growing up in a rural village in Polokwane to serving as a Judge for 18 years. From his early days tending sheep and cattle –…