It's not difficult in South Africa for the ordinary person to see the link between capitalism and racist exploitation, and when one sees the link one immediately thinks in terms of a socialist alternative.

The ANC, we believe, stands at the head of the whole liberation front, the whole Mass Democratic Movement.

Sometimes, if you wear suits for too long, it changes your ideology.

No matter what vision one has of South Africa, the first thing that must be done is to destroy racism.

On the other hand, one factor helps us that no other liberation struggle in this region could count on - our liberation front is characterized by relatively highly developed class forces, tested in political struggles.

You can't go to a negotiating table pointing a gun, but you've got to keep it over your shoulder.

The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is experiencing either consistent and regular guerilla activity or is faced with advanced preparation for its commencement.