The time comes in the life of any nation when there remains only two choices - submit or fight.

But the hard facts were that fifty years of non-violence had brought the African people nothing but more and more repressive legislation, and fewer and fewer rights.

AIDS is our number one enemy. This enemy can be defeated. While the research for a cure continues, four principles -- love, support, acceptance and care for those affected -- can make us winners.

We need a fundamental change of mindset with regards to the way we speak and behave about sex and sexuality. Boys and men have a particularly critical role in this regard, changing the chauvinist and demeaning ways sexuality and women were traditionally dealt with in both our actions and speaking.

We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to believe in the goodness of people.

Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake.

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.