(a)
preserve the peace, national unity and the indivisibility of the Republic;
(b)
secure the well-being of the people of the Republic;
(c)
provide effective, transparent, accountable and coherent government for the Republic as a whole;
(d)
be loyal to the Constitution, the Republic and its people;
(e)
respect the constitutional status, institutions, powers and functions of government in the other spheres;
(f)
not assume any power or function except those conferred on them in terms of the Constitution;
(g)
exercise their powers and perform their functions in a manner that does not encroach on the geographical, functional or institutional integrity of government in another sphere; and
(h)
co-operate with one another in mutual trust and good faith by —
(i)
fostering friendly relations;
(ii)
assisting and supporting one another;
(iii)
informing one another of, and consulting one another on, matters of common interest;
(iv)
co-ordinating their actions and legislation with one another;
(v)
adhering to agreed procedures; and
(vi)
avoiding legal proceedings against one another.