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

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

For our white members, voting is something they have done for hundreds of years. But for us, it is not such a traumatic thing, because we have never participated in an election.

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.

Well, surely, I am not in charge of South Africa.

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