Our vision is grounded on the defence, promotion and extension of the following principles:

• 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 and the redress of past discrimination;
• The supremacy of the South African Constitution and the rule of law;
• The language, cultural and religious rights of individuals and the communities they create through free association;
• Equality before the law;
• The separation of legislative, executive and judicial power;
• A judiciary, justice system and prosecuting authority 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 of 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;
• The right of all people to protection by the state from crime and violence;
• Access to education and training.