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OATHS AND SOLEMN AFFIRMATIONS

Oath or solemn affirmation of President and Acting President

1. The President or Acting President, before the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, or another judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice , 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.

Oath or solemn affirmation of Deputy President

2. The Deputy President, before the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice or another judge designated by the Chief Justice, must swear/affirm as follows: In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as Deputy 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;
 * be a true and faithful counsellor;
 * 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.

Oath or solemn affirmation of Ministers and Deputy Ministers

3. Each Minister and Deputy Minister, before the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice or another judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, must swear/affirm as follows: I, A.B., swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I undertake to hold my office as Minister/Deputy Minister with honour and dignity; to be a true and faithful counsellor; not to divulge directly or indirectly any secret matter entrusted to me; and to perform the functions of my office conscientiously and to the best of my ability.

(In the case of an oath: So help me God.)