Abstract:
North-east of Braamfontein in Johannesburg lies what used
to be an oppressive prison precinct which experienced
almost a century of South Africa’s political history. Recently
after the introduction of democracy it became a ‘beacon of
hope’ what is more commonly known today as Constitution
Hill. It hosts the highest court of our democratic nation, the
Constitutional Court. A stone’s throw away, Hillbrow. It is
a stigmatized neighbourhood plagued by crime and urban
squatting and urban decay.
This dissertation addresses the ongoing disparities within a
continuum to achieve justice. It is assumed that by restoring
this unwanted neighbourhood of Hillbrow, the light of
Constitution Hill may enlighten this dark part of the city to
become a part and productive a contributor to a just city.
The Dispute Resolutions Centre will act as a mediator in
resolving some of the injustices that face South Africa today,
through the procedures of restorative justice. The intention of
the project is to fulfill the virtue of justice within the area of
the home of the constitution of our democracy.
