My people have been sucked into the violence because some feel they have to retaliate, and some feel they have to protect themselves.

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.

It is clear before God and man that the entire war on HIV and AIDS has not been waged with any degree of piety, responsibility and care.

South Africa is blessed to have women and men like yourselves who have little to give but give what you have with open hands and open hearts.

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.

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.