For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

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

I feel like a young man of 15.

I have always endeavoured to listen to what each and every person in a discussion had to say before venturing my own opinion.

One of the things that made me long to be back in prison was that I had so little opportunity for reading, thinking and quiet reflection after my release. I intend, amongst other things, to give myself much more opportunity for such reading and reflection.

Press Freedom will never be under threat in South Africa for as long as the ANC is the majority party

We can build a society grounded on friendship and our common humanity - a society founded on tolerance. That is the only road open to us.