We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans.

Well, surely, I am not in charge of South Africa.

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!

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.

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

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.