In 1980s the African National Congress was still setting the pace, being the first major political formation in South Africa to commit itself firmly to a Bill of Rights, which we published in November 1990. These milestones give concrete expression to what South Africa can become. They speak of a constitutional, democratic, political order in which, regardless of colour, gender, religion, political opinion or sexual orientation, the law will provide for the equal protection of all citizens.
They project a democracy in which the government, whomever that government may be, will be bound by a higher set of rules, embodied in a constitution, and will not be able govern the country as it pleases.


Inaugural speech (1994)

Nelson Mandela Quotes

In 1980s the African National Congress was still setting the pace, being the first major political formation in South Africa to commit itself firmly...

In 1980s the African National Congress was still setting the pace, being the first major political formation in South Africa to commit itself firmly...

In 1980s the African National Congress was still setting the pace, being the first major political formation in South Africa to commit itself firmly...

In 1980s the African National Congress was still setting the pace, being the first major political formation in South Africa to commit itself firmly...