There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.

The death sentence is a barbaric act . . . It is a reflection of the animal instinct still in human beings.

The time comes in the life of any nation when there remain only two choices - submit or fight. That time has now come to South Africa. We shall not submit and we have no choice but to hit back by all means in our power in defence of our people, our future, and our freedom

During the years I lived here, the people of Alexandra ignored tribal and ethnic distinctions. Instead of being Xhosas, or Sothos, or Zulus, or Shangaans, we were Alexandrans. We were one people, and we undermined the distinctions that the apartheid government tried so hard to impose. It saddens and angers me to see the rising hatred of foreigners.

There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty.

It always seems impossible until its done.

The collapse of good conscience and the absence of accountability and public scrutiny have led to crimes against humanity and violations of international law.