It is a grave error for any leader to be oversensitive in the face of criticism

Times change, we need to change as well.

We have introduced a rule of law. That never existed for centuries in this country [South Africa], especially under the apartheid regime, when the law was reduced into disrepute.

A bright future beckons. The onus is on us, through hard work, honesty and integrity, to reach for the stars.

Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.

We cannot proclaim this century the African Century and then ignore the AIDS pandemic, as some political leaders are apt to do. To claim this century the African Century is to declare war on AIDS.