Good Citizenship Pledge for South Africans
We, the people of South Africa:
Acknowledging that we are all equally subject to the duties and responsibilities of citizenship and are all equally entitled to the rights, privileges and benefits of citizenship, without regard to race or gender,
Pledge ourselves to uphold and maintain the Republic of South Africa as a democratic state founded on the values of human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of the rights and freedoms guaranteed to all in our Bill of Rights.
In order that we may help to realize these noble goals:
We respect, protect and promote the supremacy of our Constitution and the rule of law.
We are resolved, as individuals and as a nation, to live as equals, to live in peace and harmony, to be free from fear and want and to seek a better life.
We expect our multi-party system of democratic government to ensure accountability, responsiveness and openness in our interaction with those who serve us governing South Africa.
We undertake to do our best to heal the divisions of the past, improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of all who live in our lovely land. So as to achieve these worthy objectives, we promise to hold our public administration to the exacting standards, values and principles which govern public servants and we shall co-operate with them in all ways which enhance efficiency, economy and effectiveness in the affairs of state and the delivery of services.
We especially undertake to honour the principles of ubuntu and batho pele in our efforts to build a united nation.
May God protect our people.
Nkosi Sikekel' iAfrika, Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso. God seen Suid Afrika. God bless South Africa. Mudzimu fhatutshedza Afurika. Hosi katekisa Afrika.
Nkosi Sikekel' iAfrika, Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso. God seen Suid Afrika. God bless South Africa. Mudzimu fhatutshedza Afurika. Hosi katekisa Afrika.
