For our white members, voting is something they have done for hundreds of years. But for us, it is not such a traumatic thing, because we have never participated in an election.

I have always believed in dialogue and in nonviolence, and if you look at my background you will see that it has always been my policy to talk to everyone.

In Hanover Park they highlighted the terrible plight of backyard dwellers and the fact that year after year nothing has been done to help you: the hope and despair you all live with every day.

The candidates before you know that the IFP has set up a system of deployed IFP national and provincial leaders who are not only monitoring the performance of candidates during these elections but will also do so after these elections.

I am not the kind of leader who pontificates about what should be done - I don't operate on scenarios, and I am not a prophet.

I was proud to call Dr Rupert a friend. He was always a wonderful source of support and kindness.

I have been in America only once since Mr. Clinton became your president - as a speaker at the United Nations.