It is the dictate of history to bring to the fore the kind of leaders who seize the moment, who cohere the wishes and aspirations of the oppressed. Such was Steve Biko, a fitting product of his time; a proud representative of the re-awakening of a people.

Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.

We have laid the foundation for a better life. Things that were unimaginable a few years ago have become everyday reality. I belong to the generation of leaders for whom the achievement of democracy was the defining challenge.

I want to sleep for eternity with a broad smile on my face. I want those who remain behind to say this man has done his duty.

Let us join hands and build a truly South African nation.

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.

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