"I, member _______________, solemnly declare that I will abide by the aims, objectives and radical policies of Eighteen Twelve Movement as set out in the Constitution of the ETM. I voluntarily join the ETM without any motive of personal gain or material benefit, and understand that I am not entitled to any positions or deployments. I will participate in the life of the Eighteen Twelve Movement to strive towards total emancipation of South Africa, Africa and the oppressed of the world and will do so as a loyal, active and disciplined member."
"I further declare to defend the proud and militant legacy of the fallen heroines and heroes. To work towards a South Africa that belongs to all who live in it. Defend the African revolutionary tradition against all forms of tendencies that promote hatred, division, underdevelopment, corruption and social discords. I vow to defend and selflessly pursue the realization of the constitution."
"I further commit to abide by the principle of democratic centralism which is that the individual is subordinate to the organisation, the minority is subordinate to the majority, the lower level is subordinate to the higher level, and decisions of the upper structures are binding on the lower structures."
