We have introduced a democratic constitution, which put suvery South African on an equal basis.

I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances.

For a revolution is not just a question of pulling a trigger; its purpose is to create a fair just society

There is no doubt that the United States now feels that they are the only superpower in the world and they can do what they like.

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.

If we do not do something to prevent it, Africa's animals, and the places in which they live, will be lost to our world, and her children, forever. Before it is too late, we need your help to lay the foundation that will preserve this precious legacy long after we are gone.

I and some colleagues came to the conclusion that as violence in this country was inevitable, it would be wrong and unrealistic for African leaders to continue preaching peace and non-violence at a time when the government met our peaceful demands with force. It was only when all else had failed, when all channels of peaceful protest had been barred to us, that the decision was made to embark on violent forms of political struggle.