Governance fails when the law is undermined. We exist to change that.

South Africa has one of the world's great constitutions. The IGL exists to make sure it isn't just great on paper — but real, enforceable, and felt in the lives of ordinary people.

Who we are Our mission

01

Public interest litigation

When government institutions or officials breach their obligations, we go to court. Not to make a point — to get a result.

02

Parliamentary submissions

We engage with legislation and policy reviews before they become law — because the best time to fix bad law is before it's passed.

03

Public events & dialogue

We bring together voices committed to a South Africa where governance is honest, accountable, and worth trusting again.

Find out more about the work we do