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.

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.

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.

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.

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