What made Nelson Mandela great was precisely what made him human. We saw in him what we seek in ourselves.

People tend to try to find something to talk about Zuma. My surname is very nice and simple. Very simple, so they like pronouncing it all the time. So what's the problem?

There is not a single country in the world that is not interested in doing business with China. And no one is seriously concerned about human rights. But Africans are criticized for wanting to do business with China.

When I joined the ANC, I never thought I would be anything. In no way, did I say, 'One day I could be the president. I think I am good material for the presidency.' Not at all.

The ANC is more important than the Constitution.

The ANC will rule South Africa until Jesus comes back.

There is no cloud above my head - there is not even a mist.