"a generous interpretation... suitable to give to individuals, the full measures of the fundamental rights and freedoms referred to ... " and that the Constitution called for 'principles of interpretation of its own.' He went on to say "This is no way to say that there are no rules of law which should apply to the interpretation of a Constitution. A Constitution is a legal instrument giving rise, amongst other things, to individual rights capable of enforcement in a court of law. Respect must be paid to the language which has been used to the traditions and the usages which have given meaning to that language. It is quite consistent with this, and with the recognition that rules of interpretation may apply, to take as a point of departure for the process of interpretation a recognition of the character and origin of the instrument, and to be guided by the principles of giving full recognition and effect to those fundamental rights and freedoms with a statement of which the Constitution commences." THE TEXT 34. The purposive interpretation, does not mean however that the language of the Constitution or a statute is irrelevant. The context of the text, must at all material times be the starting point. Kentridge JA reminded us of this in State v Zuma & Others 1995 (2) SA 642 (CC)when he states as follows:, "While we must always be conscwus of the values underlying the Constitution, it is nonetheless our task to Page 11 of 46 Applicant's Heads of Argument in the matter between: Loveness Mudzuru & Another v Minister of Justice Legal & Parliamentary Affairs & 2 Others Case Number CCZ 79/2014 Prepared by Tendai Biti Law