the phrase 'reform', but something short of or different from 'revolution' in any traditional sense of the word. In the background is the idea of a highly egalitarian, caring, multicultural community, governed through participatory democratic processes in both the polity and large portions of what we now caH the 'private sphere'." 40. She proceeds as follows:~ "The Constitution invites a new imagination and sdf reflection about legal method, analysis and reasoning consistent with its transformative goals. By implication, new conceptions of judicial role and responsibility are contemplated. Judicial mindset and methodology are part of the law, and therefore they must be examined and revised so as to promote equality, a culture of democracy and transparent governance. " 41. For an example of transformative Constitutionalism see Government of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Grootboom & Others 2000 11 BCLR 1169. CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION IN ZIMBABWE TO DATE 4 2. The interpretation of the Zimbabwe's Constitution in the past, has been an eclectic mixture of hybrid forms of statutory interpretation. See for instance Rattigan & Others v Chief Immigration Officer and Others 1994 (2) ZLR 54; State v Page 16 of 46 Applicant's Heads of Argument in the matter between: Loveness Mudzuru & Another v Minister of Justice Legal & Parliamentary Affairs & 2 Others Case Number CCZ 79/2014 Prepared byTendai Biti Law

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