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

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

So long as the Zulu people are here, clearly I will still have a role to play in this country.

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

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.