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(Afrikaans text signed by the Premier) (Assented to 15 January 1998)

In humble submission to Almighty God,

We, the people of the Western Cape, through our elected representatives—

Recognising and striving to heal the injustices of the past,

Recognising the need for peace, reconciliation and justice,

Endeavouring to promote the development of the Western Cape and a better quality of life for all its people through just and effective government;