Sequel to Long Walk to Freedom - Revision 9 - Chapter 1 Page 14

South Africa" adopted at the National Conference 28-31 May 1992. The policy document stated that it was necessary to dwell on the problems which would be faced by the first government which would be elected under a new democratic constitution. This would create an understanding of the magnitude of tasks involved in transforming our country into one where everyone could enjoy a basic standard of living combined with peace and security. Problems would not be solved overnight and there would be no quick and easy solutions. The problems ran deep and the resources were limited. Right on top of the agenda were the basic principles of a democratic constitution for South Africa. The will of the people should be expressed by their democratically elected representatives in periodic fair and free elections. It was these elected representatives who would adopt a constitution which should