Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/1997-02-04/Schedule 2

Oath or solemn affirmation of President and Acting President

The President or Acting President, before the President of the Constitutional Court, or another judge designated by the President of the Constitutional Court, must swear/affirm as follows: In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President/Acting President of the Republic of South Africa, I, A.B., swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always — (In the case of an oath: So help me God.)
 * promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it;
 * protect and promote the rights of all South Africans;
 * discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience;
 * do justice to all; and
 * devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people.