I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come.

There are many people who have worked just because they love the community in which they are in, without expecting any financial consideration.

I've found that South Africa has produced good leaders. These are people who realize that when there is danger, they should be in the forefront and when there is victory to be celebrated, they should be in the background, allowing their colleagues and the ordinary civilians - the man in the street - to rejoice and to celebrate that victory.

I am aware of what the position is in the United States of America. If somebody gives to charity, then he gets a tax incentive, provided the charity is registered in terms of the law.

The question of education has nothing to do with the question of the vote. On numerous occasions it has been proved in history that people can enjoy the vote even if they have no education.

The death sentence is a barbaric act.

Even if you have a terminal disease, you don't have to sit down and mope. Enjoy life and challenge the illness that you have.