I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.

The names of Dingane and Bambata, Hintsa and Makana, Squngthi and Dalasile, Moshoeshoe and Sekhukhuni, were praised as the glory of the entire African nation. I hoped then that life might offer me the opportunity to serve my people and make my own humble contribution to their freedom struggle.

You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level of the people you are with and a sense of humour and a complete relaxation, even when you're discussing serious things, does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that.

The world remains beset by so much human suffering, poverty and deprivation. It is in your hands to make of our world a better one for all, especially the poor, vulnerable and marginalised.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.

The importance of a high moral code, which is at the foundation of the Scout movement, cannot be stressed too highly.

There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested.