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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!