Matthew Chaskalson | |
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Born | 12 August 1963 |
Education | King David School, Linksfield |
Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Parent | Arthur Chaskalson |
Matthew Chaskalson SC (born 12 August 1963) is a South African lawyer and jurist who is best known for his work in constitutional litigation. He has frequently appeared in the Constitutional Court of South Africa and led evidence at both the Marikana Commission and the State Capture Commission. The son of Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson, he was an acting judge in the Constitutional Court for two terms in 2023 and 2024.