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The research aims to evaluate how the constitutional court and supreme court of appeal influence the socioeconomic rights of South Africans.

May 25, 2026Open Access

The highest courts and socioeconomic rights

Key Points

The research aims to evaluate how the constitutional court and supreme court of appeal influence the socioeconomic rights of South Africans.
High-level research project assessing court impacts
Focus on lived experiences of South Africans
Collaboration led by Narnia Bohler-Muller
Midway findings indicate notable impacts on socioeconomic conditions
Insights on the role of courts in enforcing rights
Exploration of how legal decisions affect daily lives

Abstract

The high-level research project that assesses the impact of the two highest courts the constitutional court (CC) and the supreme court of appeal (SCA) on the lived experiences of all South Africans is now halfway, reports project co-leader, Narnia Bohler-Muller.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e8680e02ee3982d332a1 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32386488