Albert Sachs is recognized for his pivotal role in shaping South Africa's post-apartheid legal landscape, particularly through his work on the Constitutional Court. His judicial philosophy centered on the transformative power of the Constitution to dismantle discriminatory practices and foster a society founded on equality. Sachs championed the expansion of rights, advocating for the inclusion of marginalized groups and pushing the boundaries of legal interpretation to align with fundamental human dignity. His tenure underscored a commitment to justice as a dynamic force for social change, leaving an indelible mark on constitutional law.
Albie Sachs gives an intimate account of his extraordinary life and work as a judge in South Africa. Mixing autobiography with reflections on his major cases and the role of law in achieving social justice, Sachs offers a rare glimpse into the workings of the judicial mind and a unique perspective on modern South African history.
"If a paternity test were done on South Africa's widely admired Constitution, whose DNA would come up? Is the Constitution just a beautiful piece of paper? If Oliver Tambo were alive today, walking around South Africa, would he be pleased with what he saw? In this riveting, direct account of the genesis of South Africa's Constitution, former Justice Albie Sachs answers these crucial questions. In Oliver Tambo's Dream, Sachs writes about the years he spent working under Tambo's leadership in exile preparing for a post-apartheid constitutional order in South Africa and about the extreme crises that were overcome during the post-1990 constitution-making process to arrive at the document we have today. Tackling the burning issues that face our country today, he argues that the Constitution is a framework for struggle and decolonization that can be used to bring about land reform and true equality"--
Belletristik : Südafrika (Republik) ; Aufzeichnung.