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

Schedule 2
Oaths and Solemn Affirmations
Oath or solemn affirmation of President and Acting President
1.
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 —
* 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.
(In the case of an oath: So help me God.)
Oath or solemn affirmation of Deputy President
2.
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 —
* 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.
(In the case of an oath: So help me God.)
Oath or solemn affirmation of Ministers and Deputy Ministers
3.
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.)
Oath or solemn affirmation of members of the National Assembly, permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces and members of the provincial legislatures
4.
(1)
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 solemnly promise to perform my functions as a member of the National Assembly/permanent delegate to the National Council of Provinces/member of the legislature of the province of C.D. to the best of my ability.
(In the case of an oath: So help me God.)
(2)
Oath or solemn affirmation of Premiers, Acting Premiers and members of provincial Executive Councils
5.
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 Premier/Acting Premier/member of the Executive Council of the province of C.D. 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.)
Oath or solemn affirmation of Judicial Officers
6.
(1)
I, A.B., swear/solemnly affirm that, as a Judge of the Constitutional Court/Supreme Court of Appeal/High Court/E.F. Court, I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, will uphold and protect the Constitution and the human rights entrenched in it, and will administer justice to all persons alike without fear, favour or prejudice, in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
(In the case of an oath: So help me God.)
(2)
(3)