qualities. It is gratifying to note that the proposed Draft Constitution
has provided two chapters on responsibility, one for the citizens
(chapter 4 section 23), and the for leaders (chapter 9). In these sec-
tions there are provisions for what are considered to be responsibili-
ties for citizens and leaders.
The responsibilities of a citizen include :
‘23(1) In order to fulfil the national values, principles and goals,
all citizens have the responsibility to :
a) acquire basic understanding of the provisions of this constitution
and promote its ideas and objectives
b) uphold and defend this constitution and the law
c) vote and become involved in other forms of political participation
d) engage in work, including home making, for the support and wel-
fare of themselves and their families, for the common good and to
contribute to national development
e) develop the ability to the greatest possible extent through acqui-
sition of knowledge, continuous learning and the development of
skills
f) contribute to the welfare and advancement of the community
where they live
g) contribute to the welfare and advancement of the nation by
paying all taxes lawfully due
h) strive to foster national unity and live in harmony with others
i) promote democracy, good governance and the rule of law
j) promote family life and act responsibly in the context of the
family
k) protect and safeguard public property from waste and misuse
l) protect the environment and conserve natural resources
m) co-operate with law enforcement agencies for the maintenance of
law and order
n) desist from acts of corruption and
o) understand and enhance the Republic’s place in the international
community’
Responsibilities of leadership include :
‘94(1) Any sovereign authority of the people assigned to a State
office –
a) is a public trust to be exercised in a manner that –
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