"We ... adopt this Constitution as the supreme law of the Republic so as to ...

Heal the division of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, socail justice and fundamental human rights

Lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is based on the will of the people and every citizens is equally protected by law

Improve de quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person

Build a united and democratic South Africa able to take its rightful place as a sovereign state in the family of nations"

PREAMBLE TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTITUTION 1996