Those who oppressed us described us as the Dark Continent!

The principal investors in the South African economy are South Africans. And this is something, I think, we should really pay attention to.

The people of Zimbabwe have a responsibility to ensure that the government that they elected behaves properly.

If we only said safe sex, use a condom, we won't stop the spread of AIDS in this country.

In Africa you have space...there a profound sense of space here, space and sky

We are very keen to see that nobody gets ill-treated or abused.

We would continue to handle our relations with the rest of the Continent with that kind of sensitivity.

A modern economy and society require skilled people, so you need to train them.

I don't suppose I would describe myself as a showman.

South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white.

I must say also, that we are not talking just about foreign investors.

There is a very long list of parties in this year's election, some of the parties I have never heard of.

The public service needs lots of people, South Africa generally, needs lots of people.

Really, a critical matter in the public service is radically to improve the quality of management.

Science is always inquiring.

We were asked to host the Pan African Parliament and we agreed to this.

You have to make sure that [grants] reach people by virtue of their Identity Documents.

I don't have any hesitation saying I've traveled more miles than any human being who ever lived. I've been doing it for 60 years.

I've traveled more than any human being who's ever lived.