Chapter 1: Founding Provisions CHAPTER 1 foundinG pRoViSionS Republic of South Africa 1. � The Republic of South Africa is one, sovereign, democratic state founded on the following values: (a) � Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. (b) � Non-racialism and non-sexism. (c) � Supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law. (d) � Universal adult suffrage, a national common voters roll, regular elections and a multi-party system of democratic government, to ensure accountability, responsiveness and openness. Supremacy of Constitution 2. � This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic; law or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid, and the obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled. Citizenship 3. � (1) There is a common South African citizenship. (2) � All citizens are— (a) equally entitled to the rights, privileges and benefits of citizenship; and (b) equally subject to the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. (3) � National legislation must provide for the acquisition, loss and restoration of citizenship. National anthem 4. � The national anthem of the Republic is determined by the President by proclamation. National flag 5. � The national flag of the Republic is black, gold, green, white, red and blue, as described and sketched in Schedule 1. 3