We have triumphed in the effort to implant hope in the breasts of the millions of our people. We enter into a covenant that we shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity — a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world.

It is our duty to give support to the brother leader ... especially in regards to the sanctions which are not hitting just him, they are hitting the ordinary masses of the people ... our African brothers and sisters.

I don't think there is much history can say about me. I just want to be remembered as part of that collective.

We must work together to ensure the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunity and power in our society.

Jinnah is a constant source of inspiration for all those who are fighting against racial and group discrimination.

Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.

Whenever I am with energetic young people, I feel like a recharged battery.