Are all equal before the law in South Africa? In this episode of We Should Be Writing podcast, hosts Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack take listeners on a journey through two very different Johannesburg magistrate courts: the Randburg Magistrate and Hillbrow Magistrate courts.
Marking 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter, they explore what legal equality really means today through vivid on-site observations, man-on-the-street interviews, and a breakdown of the current South African court system.
Through candid conversations and interviews with everyday South Africans, the hosts highlight the knowledge gaps about the judicial system and reflect on whether “all shall be equal before the law” is a reality or still an aspiration.
Tune in for a clear, engaging discussion on justice, inequality, and the ongoing journey toward true equality in South Africa’s courts.
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Show Notes:
Hosts: Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack
Producers: Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack
Writer: Bonolo Mokonoto
Sound editor: Anganathi Jack
Editor: Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack
Music: Stoic, [Free] TYLER, THE CREATOR X KAYTRANDA TYPE BEAT “MAGIC”
Graphic Design: Ekta Seebran and Anganathi Jack
