Although Verwoerd thought Africans were lower than animals, his death did not yield us any pleasure. Political assassination is not something I or the ANC ever supported. It is a primitive way of contending with an opponent

I appeal to the Youth and those on the ground: start talking to each other across divisions of race and political organizations.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for the eternity.

That day, Miss Mdingane told me that my new name was Nelson. Why she bestowed this particular name upon me I have no idea. Perhaps it had something to do with the great British sea captain Lord Nelson, but that would be only a guess.

The truth is we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free.

I can't pretend that I'm brave and that I can beat the whole world.