Schedule 2: Oaths and Solemn Affirmations
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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.
(In the case of an oath: So help me God.)
Oath or solemn affirmation of Ministers and Deputy Ministers
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Each Minister and Deputy Minister, before the Chief Justice or another judge designated by
the 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.)
Oath or solemn affirmation of members of the National Assembly,
permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces and members
of the provincial legislatures
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Members of the National Assembly, permanent delegates to the National Council of
Provinces and members of provincial legislatures, before the Chief Justice or a judge
designated by the Chief Justice, must swear or 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 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.
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