Question

what did the black majority of South Africa want to ensure through their new constitution

Answer 1

In South Africa the oppressor and the oppressed were planning to live together in the new democracy. They were going to live as equals. It was not possible for them to trust each other. They had their own fears.

They wanted to safeguard their interests through the new Constitution. The black majority wanted to ensure that the democratic principle of majority rule was implemented. They wanted social and economic rights. At the same time the white minority wanted to protect its property and privileges.