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Constitution Hill (South Africa) As part of the Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites, ConHill, is a museum & part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
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The site of the notorious Old Fort prison, Number 4 prison, Womens Gaol, & the home of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Nowhere can the story of South Africa's turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy be told as it is at Constitution Hill. Constitution Hill is a national heritage site situated in the Johannesburg C*D and is home to the Constitutional Court of South Africa– the highest court in the country on constitutional matters. Once a place of injustice and brutality, where South Africa’s leading political activists, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, were detained, the site has been transformed into a place of solidarity and democracy, home to the Women’s Gaol museum, Number Four Museum, and Old Fort Museum. Apart from its engaging and gripping exhibitions, Constitution Hill is also open to the public for guided tours and has become an important platform for Heritage, Education, and Tourism related programmes. The vast variety of programmes hosted at Constitution Hill enable us to embrace current issues, celebrate days of national significance, address matters of public interest and create a forum for public debate. With its rich history and character Constitution Hill boasts of ideal platforms to educate and learn about South Africa's story. ConHill, as it is famously known, also offers a variety of multipurpose venues, suitable for conferencing, performances, a large array of events and for public activities and programmes.

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE: SITE CLOSURE 🚨Constitution Hill will be closed on Wednesday, 4th November 2026 as South Africa casts...
16/10/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE: SITE CLOSURE 🚨

Constitution Hill will be closed on Wednesday, 4th November 2026 as South Africa casts its votes!

As we reflect on 32 years of Democracy, this day is a pivotal moment to take action for our collective future. Don’t make the mistake of showing up to The Hill on election day—do the right thing and make your voice heard at the ballot box!
We look forward to welcoming you back during our regular operating hours on 5 November.

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 +ICONS – SIMON TSEKO NKOLI (1957 – 1998)Simon Tseko Nkoli was a South African anti-apartheid, gay rights, and AIDS acti...
15/10/2026

+ICONS – SIMON TSEKO NKOLI (1957 – 1998)

Simon Tseko Nkoli was a South African anti-apartheid, gay rights, and AIDS activist. Active in the Congress of South African Students (COSAS), the United Democratic Front, and the Gay Association of South Africa (GASA), he was arrested during the Delmas Treason Trial in 1984.

Did you know that after his release in 1988, he founded the Gay and Le***an Organisation of the Witwatersrand (GLOW) and organized South Africa's first pride parade? By coming out while incarcerated, he helped transform the African National Congress's stance on gay rights.

Nkoli lived his truth and owned his identity, bridging the anti-apartheid and gay liberation movements and highlighting their shared struggle for equality.

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What does it take to change the course of a country’s HIV and TB trajectory?It takes science and innovation. Bold leader...
14/10/2026

What does it take to change the course of a country’s HIV and TB trajectory?

It takes science and innovation. Bold leadership. Determined communities. Powerful partnerships. “Zero is Greater,” a new exhibition opening 18 October by Constitution Hill and Gates Foundation, that brings these stories of progress to life through commissioned artworks by South African artists.
Learn more and plan your visit at https://www.constitutionhill.org.za/blog/zero-is-greater


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Zero Is Greater invites audiences to reflect on how far South Africa has come, what innovation has made possible, what gaps remain, and what it will take to get to zero.

The Bill of Rights in South Africa’s Constitution grants every citizen aged 18 and older the right to vote—yet many stil...
14/10/2026

The Bill of Rights in South Africa’s Constitution grants every citizen aged 18 and older the right to vote—yet many still ask if one vote can truly make a difference. That is why Constitution Hill is actively educating future leaders and educators through our Constitutional Literacy Workshops, driving vital voter education across communities. A huge thank you to our team and dedicated partners for leading these essential outreach sessions. Let’s lead by example, exercise our constitutional right, and make our voices heard. Be sure to vote on the 4th of November 2026!

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13/10/2026

80,000 deaths. What if they were 80,000 futures?

South Africa has made remarkable progress against HIV and TB. With new tools, strong communities and partnerships, zero could be within reach.

Look out for more information on the vision behind ZERO IS GREATER: 7 South African artists and 7 perspectives on possibility. Through their work, they interpret, question and expand what zero could mean.

Zero isn't only about what disappears. It's about what becomes possible.

Exhibition coming soon at:
📍 Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
🗓 18 Oct – 13 Nov 2026


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Johannesburg Tourism Company
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)

We had the pleasure of hosting the Junior and Senior Debate League Champions right here at Constitution Hill in partners...
13/10/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting the Junior and Senior Debate League Champions right here at Constitution Hill in partnership with Coach Itu Academy, Mason Steward Legal, and Haleon HealthPartner (HCP)! This inspiring league showcased the brilliance, critical thinking, and articulate voices of young minds who are shaping a remarkably bright future for our country. A huge congratulations to our Junior Champions, Seanamarena High School, and our Senior Champions, Hoërskool Jan De Klerk, for their outstanding performance! A massive thank you to our incredible partners and the dedicated Constitution Hill team for coming together behind the scenes to make this empowering event such a resounding success.

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The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency
Gauteng Department of Economic Development

Did you know that today, in 1990, Johannesburg hosted the first Gay Pride March in South Africa? This historic march not...
13/10/2026

Did you know that today, in 1990, Johannesburg hosted the first Gay Pride March in South Africa? This historic march not only celebrated LGBTQIA+ pride but also served as an anti-Apartheid demonstration.

Organized by the Gay and Le***an Organisation of the Witwatersrand (GLOW), it attracted around 800 participants. Esteemed speakers included Beverly Ditsie, Simon Nkoli, and Justice Edwin Cameron.

Let’s honour this significant milestone in our journey for equality!

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The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)

11/10/2026

Happy National Coming Out Day! 🏳️‍🌈

Today we celebrate the courage it takes to live openly and authentically. It’s also a reminder that many LGBTQIA+ people still face challenges and discrimination every day.

Let’s keep showing up, speaking out, and supporting one another. How are you celebrating or showing your support today?

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10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, a day that raises awareness and mobilizes efforts to support mental health. While not everyone faces a life with mental health issues, mental health impacts all of us. That’s why discussing mental health with your loved ones is a vital part of this observance- how are you coping today? We often misunderstand mental health because it is hard to define. Thanks to increased awareness and increased funding for research, there are effective treatment options for most mental health disorders.

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Address

11 Kotze Street, Braamfontein
Johannesburg
2001

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 23:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27113813100

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