And the basis on which we agreed to operate with them involved a manifesto, where it states that we proceed from different ideologies and policies. One thing that we insisted on was that they should take an oath to reject racism and discrimination.

So long as the Zulu people are here, clearly I will still have a role to play in this country.

All of our forebears contributed to what South Africa has become. That does not, however, mean that I must apologize to anyone for being born a Zulu, or for having that culture.

We are here because we are determined to offer the people of the Western Cape choices which are long overdue.

The politics of the Cape Town Metro, which allows an executive Mayoral committee to make secret decisions which affect you, behind closed doors, is wrong!

Others may make you promises, once again, and then election after election not deliver. We will not do this.

Personally, I believe in self-determination, but in the context of one South Africa - so that my self-determination is based in this region, and with my people.