We the citizens of South Africa, in humble acknowledgement of the inner strengths of our people, which united us through a process of peaceful negotiation to a new order for our country and nation, hereby adopt and pledge to honour the following provisions, as the constitution for our country, the Republic of South Africa.

Let the provisions of this Constitution entrench in the government of this land the noble ideals of a free and open democracy, of equality amongst its peoples, respect for the dignity and worth of each individual and accountability for all citizens. Furthermore, we the citizens of this land, in deference to the provisions of this Constitution, pledge to respect and honour the diversity of our peoples, while uniting in a common nationality and loyalty to our country, the Republic of South Africa.