Dr Jan Steytler, a former Cape leader of the United Party, was elected the first leader The fundamental rights and freedoms of every person - including the right to freedom of conscience, speech, association, and movement;
The rejection of unfair discrimination on any grounds;
The supremacy of the South African constitution and the rule of law;
The language, cultural and religious righ
ts of individuals and the communities they create through free association;
Equality before the law;
The separation of legislative, executive and judicial power. A judiciary that is independent;
Elections that are regular, free and fair;
Representative and accountable government elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage;
The devolution of power to locate government as close as possible to the people;
The clear division between the ruling party and the state;
Respect for the right or a vibrant civil society and a free media to function independently;
The rejection of violence and intimidation as a political instrument;
The right of all people to private ownership and to participate freely in the market economy;
The progressive realisation of access to housing, health services and social security for all people who are unable to help themselves;
The protection and conservation of the environment; and
The right of all people to protection by the state from crime and violence; access to education and training.
