Palace of Justice, Historic courthouse in Church Square, Pretoria, South Africa.

The Palace of Justice forms part of the northern façade of Church Square in Pretoria. Dutch architect Sytze Wierda designed it, and builder John Munro constructed it; its interior combines polished wood, brass, stained glass and tiled floors. It is the seat of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.

The building was designed by Dutch architect Sytze Wierda and its foundation stone was laid by President Paul Kruger in 1897. During the Second Boer War, before completion, it temporarily served as a hospital for British troops.

The building stands on the site of Marthinus Wessel Pretorius's former house, which had also served as the landdrost's residence and Pretoria's first school. On 31 May 1961 Charles Swart gave his first speech as State President from a platform at its foot, before thousands gathered on Church Square. Ismail Mahomed became the first non-white judge here in 1991, and Lucy Mailula the first woman in 1995.

The building stands in Pretoria's city center at Church Square and remains partially accessible to visitors as an active courthouse. Check ahead for visiting conditions and hours since it functions as a working court.

The building hosted the Rivonia Trial, a landmark proceeding where senior ANC members faced judgment. This case marked a turning point in how law and social change intersected in the nation's story.