A Transformative Justice: Essays in Honour of Pius Langa

The late Chief Justice of South Africa, Pius Langa, was a remarkable man. He achieved so much in his life and touched many people with his quiet dignity, his generosity and his sparkling humour. As a lawyer, he had a profound impact on the establishment of South Africa's new democracy and the adoption of the country's Constitution. Through his work on the Constitutional Court, he charted a path that would allow the country to reach what he called the "vision of the Constitution'. As a man, he served as an example to many: he was strong, committed, empathetic, thoughtful and kind. A Transformative Justice: Essays in Honour of Pius Langa pays tribute to this remarkable man and lawyer. The book has three sections: first, a series of personal tributes to Justice Langa; second, reflections on the work of the Constitutional Court under Langa's leadership as well as aspects of his philosophy as a judge; and third, explorations of a variety of specific themes in his judgments, writings and speeches.