There were two mentalities, and both mentalities had to change. There was what I called the Afrikaner mind set of the Unionist politicians, which was holding all power in their own hands, and discriminating, and their objective was to protect their identity

Difference is of the essence of humanity.

Therefore they should come to the table and reach an agreement that would protect their identity.

Before the arrival of the Credit Union, people who were from the poor background or a working class background couldn't borrow from banks.

I was grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. The political violence really started in 1970-1971. The political difficulties start a little bit beyond that.

The violence had broken out in both sides, but our philosophy as a party was very, very clear.

In working class districts, you had several families living together in the one house, and it was very difficult to get a house, because the politicians who controlled housing were doing so in a very discriminatory fashion.