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

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

AIDS is the biggest challenge, the major disaster facing this country and we would have wished for something more specific and far-reaching.

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.

I rejected the armed struggle because, as a Christian, I am committed to a nonviolent and peaceful struggle. But people take their own initiatives, because it is a Lebanon type of situation here.

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

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