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.