My own electorate, which I represented for 36 years as an anti-apartheid politician, had a considerable number of Jewish voters supporting me throughout my career.

It is not my questions that embarrass South Africa – it is your answers.

The employment laws are completely unrealistic. You cannot overcome that in only 10 years. It will take at least another generation before young people are properly qualified.

It is increasingly hard for young white people to find jobs, and I can understand why white parents are worried about the future.

It is the answers, not the questions, that are embarrassing.

I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for.

When you teach, you learn.