Constitutional Landmarks

Mark Oppenheimer

Mark Oppenheimer interviews Justices of the Constitutional Court and the advocates that appeared before them about the Court's most famous cases. Justices Albie Sachs, Kate O'Regan, Johan Kriegler, and Yvonne Mokgoro feature alongside advocates Wim Trengove, Gilbert Marcus, Peter Hodes, and Salim Nakhjavani.

Episódios

  1. Was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Even Handed?

    02/11/2021

    Was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Even Handed?

    The TRC aimed to unearth atrocities committed during Apartheid, but was it even handed?   Mark Oppenheimer interviews FW De Klerk's former chief of staff Dave Steward.

    59 min
  2. Prosecuting the Khmer Rouge | Salim Nakhjavani

    18/10/2021

    Prosecuting the Khmer Rouge | Salim Nakhjavani

    What would have happened if South Africa ran criminal trials instead of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?   Mark Oppenheimer interviews Salim Nakhjavani about his role as a prosecutor at the Cambodia Tribunal.

    48 min
  3. Truth and Reconciliation Commission

    04/10/2021

    Truth and Reconciliation Commission

    The TRC aimed to unearth atrocities committed during Apartheid, but not everyone supported the process. Mark Oppenheimer interviews Justice Albie Sachs and Gilbert Marcus about their roles in the litigation surrounding the TRC.

    42 min
  4. The Death Penalty

    27/09/2021

    The Death Penalty

    In its first case, the Constitutional Court had to decide whether the death penalty was legal.   Mark Oppenheimer interviews Justices Johan Kriegler and Yvonne Mokgoro, who both delivered judgments in the case. The episode also features Gilbert Marcus and Wim Trengove, who represented those facing execution.

    44 min

  5. 17/09/2021

    Jacob Zuma: From a Palace to Prison

    For the first time in South African history, the Constitutional Court sentenced a Former President to prison, but it was not the first time that the Court held Jacob Zuma to account.   Mark Oppenheimer interviews Gilbert Marcus and Wim Trengrove about their roles in the Nkandla case. The episode also features original audio from Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and Justice Sisi Khampepe's  judgments.

    42 min
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Sobre

Mark Oppenheimer interviews Justices of the Constitutional Court and the advocates that appeared before them about the Court's most famous cases. Justices Albie Sachs, Kate O'Regan, Johan Kriegler, and Yvonne Mokgoro feature alongside advocates Wim Trengove, Gilbert Marcus, Peter Hodes, and Salim Nakhjavani.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Mark Oppenheimer
  • Anos de atividade
    2 mil
  • Episódios
    5
  • Classificação
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  • Copyright
    © Mark Oppenheimer
  • Site do podcast
    Constitutional Landmarks